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Kenn Dodson

Industry Expert + Author

US Industries

With a background in various industries that cross both public and private sector, Kenn brings a rare skills set to Cisco. His understanding of innovative technologies and how they can impact the daily lives of those who use them has led him to focus on the end goal of improving quality of life in our communities.

Kenn has served as a former instructor of design at Campbell University, holds a Master Degree and license in Landscape Architecture with experience in large scale government and private development projects, and is a former small business owner. Through these disparate skills, he has learned to tell the story of America’s Digital Transformation in a way understandable by all; by breaking down complicated concepts and architectures into more visually comprehensive images and narratives.

From Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), Edge/Fog Computing, and Cloud Computing, Kenn offers a unique perspective to Cisco’s US Industries customers on how digitization can impact them for the better.

Once his work day is done, Kenn enjoys spending time with his wife in the beauty of Creation (hiking and gardening) and serving his community through various organizations by providing stewardship over their resources.

Articles

October 17, 2018

GOVERNMENT

AI/ML: Shiny Object or Panacea?

Guest Blogger:  Anthony McKinney Data Center Specialist Army Tactical/SOF Collaborator: Michelle Tschudy, US Public Sector/DoD You can’t swing...

October 9, 2018

GOVERNMENT

Law Enforcement Innovation: Recognizing Leadership in Community Policing

Since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has shaped the future of law enforcement. This year, Cisco is sponsoring the IACP/Cisco Leadership in Community Policing Awards.

August 30, 2018

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LIFE AT CISCO

Litter: The Real Fabric of our Lives?

Kenn D. shares why he loves working in Cisco's Public Sector Marketing and how they gave back recently in picking up roadside litter.

July 2, 2018

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GOVERNMENT

Why the Future of Freedom, and Secure Communications, Is in the Cloud

As mobile devices grow in use on the battlefield and our enemies grow in sophistication, secure cloud-hosted communications will play an increasingly important role in advancing freedom.

May 21, 2018

GOVERNMENT

IDC analyst Part 2: How to make multi-cloud work for government

Guest Blogger: Adelaide O'Brien, Research Director, Government Digital Transformation Strategies at IDC, discusses optimizing IT using automation and analytics.

May 15, 2018

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GOVERNMENT

IDC analyst Part 1: How to make multi-cloud work for government

Guest Blogger Adelaide O'Brien, Research Director for Government Digital Transformation Strategies at IDC, discusses the future of cloud and the benefits of Hyper-converged infrastructures.

April 23, 2018

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GOVERNMENT

Earth Day 2018: Tech and Trees the next big thing?

Forget driverless cars, drones, and hyperloops. The convergence of tech and trees is the next big thing. From New York City to the USDA (and even your own backyard), “Smart...

April 10, 2018

GOVERNMENT

Annual Cybersecurity Report: Impacts on Government

Cyber attacks against government are growing Every day, agencies across the U.S. are being targeted. From ransomware and distributed denial of service (DDoS) to IoT botnets and cryptojacking, the mix...

March 5, 2018

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GOVERNMENT

Urban Resilience: Engaging your Community through Data

Growing a smarter, more resilient city requires rapid and transparent interaction between government and the people. Increase community engagement by bringing more citizens and more data into the governance process.