Smart Cities

January 20, 2015

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

From the Last Traffic Jam to the Last “Business Jam”

3 min read

When I’m stuck in one of Silicon Valley’s many traffic jams, my frustration level rises as rapidly as my speedometer slows down. I think about how the digital synchronization of highways, vehicles and traffic lights could unclog congestion, lower pollution, eliminate delays and significantly reduce our collective frustration levels. Just a little digital automation could […]

January 13, 2015

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Last Traffic Jam and Other Lasts the Internet of Everything will Make Possible

2 min read

By 2030, an average American household is expected to incur traffic-related costs of $2,301 per year, a 33 percent increase compared to 2013. In fact, the annual price of traffic in the U.S. and Europe will soar to $293 billion by 2030, a rise of nearly 50 percent from 2013. Additionally, traffic conditions around the […]

December 12, 2014

GOVERNMENT

How the Journey of Data Can Transform Cities

2 min read

In the modern world, terms like “big data”and “open data”are making their way from tech industry forums and into local innovation initiatives across cities. And Kansas City, MO., is no exception. Earlier this year, Think Big Partners– based in the City of Fountains and aspiring to be one of the most entrepreneurial cities in the […]

December 2, 2014

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

How Service Providers Can Become Leaders in the Internet of Everything

3 min read

Over 50 billion “things” or devices are projected to be connected to the Internet through wired and wireless networks, generating zettabytes of data, all powered by cloud computing. This Internet of Everything (IoE) will fundamentally transform businesses, generate enormous economic wealth and create immeasurable social value. Cisco is discovering that successful IoE implementations require a solid […]

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 3, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

At IoT Global Summit, Focus Was on People More than Things

2 min read

I just returned from the Internet of Things (IoT) Global Summit in Washington DC, where I was privileged to speak on accelerating Smart City growth worldwide through the Internet of Everything (IoE). At Cisco, we’ve pioneered the idea that the next wave of the Internet is not just about devices and things, but about the […]

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 15, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Internet of Things: Capturing the Accelerated Opportunity

4 min read

As we convene this week in Chicago for the 2nd annual Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF), about 1,500 industry leaders worldwide are laser focused on capturing the $8 trillion economic opportunity of IoT. We launched the first annual IoTWF in Barcelona one year ago, and the industry has since progressed at breakneck speed. A […]