IoE

November 11, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Technology that Works: on the Farm, in the Lab, or in the Marketplace

2 min read

These days, it’s hard to keep up with the flood of cool technology and cutting-edge products coming to market. It used to be my passion; now it’s also become my career. Turns out, all those hours on Reddit and TechCrunch were a good investment after all. As a member of Cisco’s Internet of Everything (IoE) […]

November 7, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

From Local to Global: Extending Our IoE Innovation Strategy with openBerlin and TTTech

2 min read

There are people all over the world doing truly innovative acts to move the technology needle, but without proper support, many of these ideas fail to come to true fruition. We at Cisco are committed to doing our part by guiding these creators towards a path of success. With both internal and external programs to […]

November 6, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Accelerating open innovation on all fronts at Cisco

4 min read

I introduced Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence (Cisco EIR) earlier this year as a cornerstone in our strategy of embracing open innovation at Cisco. I also shared how we were extending Cisco EIR and open innovation across the US through local incubation partners, and I announced the launch of Cisco EIR in Europe. Now I would […]

November 5, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Video Games, Video Conferencing and YouTube: The Job Search of the Future

3 min read

In this guest blog, Jeanne Meister, Partner, Future Workplace and Co-author of The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop & Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today (Harper Collins) shares her insights on the future of work in an Internet of Everything (IoE) landscape. The description of the new hire process in the blog post below is […]

November 4, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Predictive Maintenance: The Business Impact of IoE for Mining Companies

2 min read

What if an industrial vehicle or piece of equipment could tell you to change a part or warn you before it breaks?  The impact for mining and other industrial companies would be tremendous in terms of reduced downtime and maintenance costs.  As I spent time with mining executives at the recent SAP Mining Forum, many […]

October 29, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Go Mercedes, and Leave the Driving to IoE

2 min read

As they speed through the clouds, most air travelers are comfortable knowing that their pilot is not actually bothering to fly the plane. On the open highway, however, it may be harder to accept truck drivers who take their hands off the wheel to text, watch movies, or gaze at the scenery as it rolls […]

October 28, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Internet of Things: Moving Beyond the Hype

2 min read

We recently wrapped up a spectacular Internet of Things World Forum 2014 (IoTWF) in Chicago.  By reviewing the highlights, it’s clear that the Internet of Things is here, it’s now… it’s big, and it’s bold. And by all accounts, IoT is advancing multiple times faster than any other technology movement in history. More than 1,500 […]

October 27, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Copenhagen Accelerates Green Growth with Internet of Everything

3 min read

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Copenhagen again, five months after signing an agreement with three local mayors to establish an Internet of Everything (IoE) strategy throughout their municipalities in greater Copenhagen. My purpose was to catch up on progress made since our May 28th Memorandum of Understanding, and to collaborate with the […]

October 24, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

As Industrial Networks Converge, Skill Sets Must Broaden

2 min read

As we reflect on the Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF) last week in Chicago, workforce readiness – or workforce availability – was a big topic of conversation among attendees. It’s also an issue I addressed on behalf of Rockwell Automation at the event. Those of us in the industrial sector are acutely familiar with […]