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Scott Aukema

No Longer at Cisco

Scott Aukema is the Public Sector Architecture Marketing Manager for Collaboration and TelePresence and is responsible for promoting Cisco's leadership in video and collaboration within Federal, State, Local and Education markets. Prior to joining Cisco, Scott was responsible for product communications at TANDBERG. With over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT industries, Scott has a keen interest in sharing the unique and innovated ways people are using technology to make a difference.

Scott holds a BA in Political Science from Randolph Macon College and lives in Herndon Virginia with his wife Tiffany and 2 sons, Tyler and Will. He spends his non-Cisco time cycling, running and coaching soccer.

Articles

May 16, 2013

EDUCATION

The Collaboration Evolution – A Strategy for Transforming Education

1 min read

For today’s digital generation, collaborative learning is no longer a novelty – it’s an expectation.  Students are consuming information in new and different formats – video, Internet, virtual classrooms.  These are all tools that are changing the face of education.  To make this transformation a reality, students, faculty and administrators need to reliably connect with […]

May 16, 2013

GOVERNMENT

The Collaboration Evolution – A Strategy for Transforming Government Collaboration

1 min read

The traditional office is not what it used to be.  I’m not referring to Mad Men, where smoking in the office was acceptable and having a cocktail in the middle of the day was the norm.  I’m talking about when and where work gets done.   For me personally, being  part of an organization that embraces […]

May 10, 2013

GOVERNMENT

Use Cloud Collaboration to Improve Your Agency’s Communication

1 min read

Collaboration technologies power a new way of working where everyone, everywhere can be more productive through face-to-face and instantaneous communication.  In previous posts, we’ve discussed how VoIP, TelePresence and Mobile Collaboration are reshaping the government workspace. For those organizations that often forced to do more with less, flexibility in service models is essential to accessing […]

May 10, 2013

EDUCATION

Transform the Way Your School Collaborates with New Service Models

2 min read

After more than 15 years of working in the telecommunications and IT industries, I’ve seen firsthand how people use technology to make a difference and change lives. While there are innovative uses of technology across all industries, nothing continues to impress me more than how collaboration technologies are reinventing education. As we’ve seen time and […]

May 1, 2013

EDUCATION

Elevating the Learning Experience through Mobile Collaboration

1 min read

It’s no secret that new technologies are changing the way students learn. The modern classroom is no longer confined to a physical space and students have access to greater educational opportunities than ever before. Much like video has created new models for learning; mobile video collaboration is extending the boundaries of education even more. Imagine […]

May 1, 2013

GOVERNMENT

Attention Agencies – It’s Time to Enable Your Mobile Workforce

2 min read

I am drafting this blog on my laptop, sitting in the Embassy Suites lounge in Raleigh, North Carolina, enjoying the complimentary breakfast buffet. I share this not to disclose my breakfast habits, nor my whereabouts but to illustrate that we are relying more and more on mobile devices to keep us connected, both professionally and […]

April 24, 2013

EDUCATION

Creating New Models for Learning with Video

1 min read

Students are consuming information in new and different ways – books are being replaced by computers and blackboards are being replaced by video collaboration screens.  To sum it up, technology is revolutionizing learning. While educators struggle to deliver top-notch educational experiences amid budget cuts and fewer resources, they are finding innovative ways to provide better […]

April 24, 2013

GOVERNMENT

The Power of Video for Government – Improve Collaboration, Lower Costs

2 min read

Chances are, you’ve heard this line or a variation thereof before: “Video conferencing improves collaboration and lowers costs for organizations around the world.” While this is true, for this blog, I want to focus on ways video is changing government by sharing the story of two government agencies that are using video in new and […]

April 17, 2013

EDUCATION

Collaboration Evolution: Why Your School Should Migrate to Next-Generation Communications Systems

1 min read

In today’s digital world, communication platforms matter. In a recent Cisco Government blog post we looked at how antiquated communication systems hold back government agencies. The same holds true for educational institutions. Legacy TDM and Centrex systems are costly to manage and limit collaboration, precluding schools and universities from truly embracing the advantages that next […]

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