analytics

Big Data in Retailing: Follow the Money!

2 min read

Retailers looking at the Big Data opportunity may well find themselves with an array of choices: the opportunities seem so vast, where does one begin? Well, a pragmatic way forward is to focus on some pragmatic possibilities and then “follow the money”! In examining the Big Data opportunity for retailers, Cisco IBSG has identified three […]

January 29, 2013

SECURITY

Acquisition of Cognitive Security Bolsters Cisco’s Cyber Threat Defense Capabilities

2 min read

As part of our investment to strengthen the network with more analytics and intelligence to target today’s complex and disruptive threats, Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Cognitive Security, a privately held company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Cognitive provides security software that is focused on applying artificial intelligence techniques to detect advanced cyber threats.

January 18, 2013

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY

Building Trust in the Expanding World of Big Data Retailing

3 min read

These days, the generation of data has become almost as constant as breathing. With every click or swipe, today’s mobile, hyperconnected consumers exhale an ever-expanding trail of digital details, revealing troves of information about their wants, needs, interests, well-being, and aspirations. All of that data offers great promise for retailers looking to know their customers […]

November 12, 2012

NETWORKING

MSE Blog Series Part 2: Enhancements for Mobility Services Engine

4 min read

This is the second in series of blogs discussing various features of the Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE). This post describes some specific features of MSE that can help improve your...