nba

June 4, 2018

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

On and Off the Court With the NBA

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Oftentimes, to secure a network and to combat threats, companies deploy products from 20 to 50 different security vendors. The NBA, however, realized that there is a better approach.

July 12, 2017

COLLABORATION

Behind-the-Scenes at the NBA Draft

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On Draft Night, Cisco technology powered the NBA’s Global Media Circuit – using Jabber Guest and videoconferencing to connect 16 journalists from 11 different countries to eight first round Draft picks.

Finding Networking Stars at the 2016 NBA Draft

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The annual NBA Draft is all about finding the latest and greatest basketball talent; players who will someday become the face of franchises around the league. It’s where their lifelong dreams of playing in the NBA become a reality, where years of hard work and dedication culminate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The same could be […]

June 27, 2016

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Team Behind the Team

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When an NBA basketball team takes the floor for a game, the fans in the stands, in sports bars and at home all focus on the team’s starting line-up. When...

The NBA: Tapping into Cisco Networking Academy to Develop a Talent Pipeline

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This guest post was written by Gena Pirtle, Marketing & Workforce Programs Manager for Cisco Corporate Affairs. She has been with Cisco since 1998 and currently oversees the Talent Bridge initiative, connecting Cisco and its partners to world-class talent. The NBA draws its fans by creating an environment of excitement and thrilling spectators with superstar athletes […]