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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

January 31, 2019

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GOVERNMENT

Top 10 Smart City Trends for 2019

We take a look at the Top 10 Smart City Trends for 2019. Whether you’re a big city or small town, becoming smarter is well within your reach. Find out how.

November 27, 2018

GOVERNMENT

How the IoT is enabling safer streets in New Orleans

The city of New Orleans is making big changes, turning to innovative technologies that help tourists feel safer. And it’s all starting with the Internet of Things (IoT).

October 29, 2018

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GOVERNMENT

Cybersecurity: A spooky tech-tale for Halloween

In the world of government IT, ghosts and goblins often take a different form: destructive malware. Enjoy a spine-tingling story of tech-terror , “Tales from the Crypt-omines”

October 20, 2018

GOVERNMENT

Which direction will fall winds push government IT in 2019?

At the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Annual Conference in San Diego, we will focus on IT Modernization and the growing need for simple cybersecurity.

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.