certification
4+1 Practices for Effective Lifelong IT Learning (Part 1)
The debate of what we should be learning seems to be a more frequent topic today. For instance, there’s been a long-standing question for each new networker: after learning a little about routing and switching, does a relative newbie dive deep into route/switch? Move on to learn voice? Or security? Data Center? Or for emerging […]
How Cisco Certifications Landed Me the Coolest Job in South Florida; Literally
When I started with my first Cisco router back in 1995, I never would have imagined I would someday be the technology lead for an ice arena of an NHL team. I also would never have predicted the impact that having a Cisco certification would have on being recruited to that position. Most of my […]
Winning Back the Weather Radio Channels Adds Capacity to 5GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum
In my last blog on 5 GHz spectrum, I discussed the recent FCC ruling that permitted outdoor access points to use the U-NII 1 band (5150-5250 MHz). But the...
Is Your Team Prepared for a Cyber Attack? Get Ready with CyberRange Training
The fire alarm went off in my building again, but fortunately, it was only a drill. By now, we are all used to the periodic fire drills for emergency preparedness in our workplaces. But have you ever wondered if there is a similar exercise possible for a cyber attack? The same logic applies. Your team […]
Recap: Cisco Social Broadcast – The Future of IT Education
Earlier this week, Cisco’s Chief Futurist Dave Evans and I took questions from you, our partners and customers, about our views and predictions for the future of IT Education. The discussion covered a broad variety of fascinating topics, ranging from the impact of wearable technologies in the classroom, to how we can overcome skills gaps […]
How will the Internet of Everything Change Education and Skills for Jobs of the Future?
Technology has had a dramatic impact on education over the past few years, with tablets, digital chalkboards and new collaboration technologies changing the way students learn and professionals advance their careers. The Internet of Everything (IoE) is becoming a major accelerator for innovation across all industries. The idea of an increasingly digital world where mobility […]
Is Your WLAN Ready for Unified Communications & Collaboration?
As Wi-Fi continues to be the primary mode of access, enterprise Unified Communication(UC) applications usage is increasing with smartphones, tablets and laptops. Customers are asking, is there anything I can...
Balancing certification studies with family and work
When it comes to furthering your career in technology, the name of the game is certifications. But studying for certifications requires time and energy and both of those are pretty scarce when you’re already working full time. You’ve just gotten out of work where you’ve had to use your body and brain for the last […]
Cisco congratulates India on becoming a Common Criteria Certificate Issuing Nation
At the 14th International Common Criteria Conference (ICCC) held in Orlando this week, it was announced that India has become a Common Criteria Certificate issuing nation. We congratulate India on this significant achievement and look forward to working closely with the Indian Common Criteria Scheme. For more information on the announcement, see the article “India […]
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