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AB sits down with Tazin “Taz” Khan for an engaging, friendly chat around a variety of topics ranging from diversity of roles in cybersecurity to ethics and privacy to what it means to be resilient as a woman in the tech industry. Taz shares her transition from retail worker to cybersecurity specialist, and she gives great insight into what excites her the most about the work she does at Cisco and beyond.

Welcome back to our channel! In the previous episode, you got a brief glimpse of the day in a life of a Cisco TAC Engineer. Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is a global organization that provides around-the-clock, award-winning technical support services. In this episode, join our Cisco TAC Engineers, Cesar Lopez Zamarripa, Marco-Dane Raymond, and Alex Levine, from across the Cisco AMER Region of Raleigh (North Carolina), New York, and Mexico to learn what it is like to be a Cisco TAC Engineer, the impact of the pandemic, and the rise of predictive innovations. For questions, comments, or feedback, please email: [email protected]. LinkedIn Profiles: Cesar Lopez Zamarripa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-gustavo-lopez-zamarripa-5b5aa837/ Marco-Dane Raymond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-dane-raymond-5336a5a8/ Alex Levine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-levine-1b9a9b50/ Shaun Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srobertsmba/

It’s been said that work is no longer somewhere you go, but something you do. Which means whether they're at the office or working from home, your team members have what they need to stay connected. But when everyone is collaborating from everywhere, how do you create the most human hybrid work experience possible that will stand the test of time? To answer this, I am joined today by Kristyn Hogan, Vice President of Global Collaboration Partner Sales here at Cisco.

In this month's episode, join us for a fun conversation with Kevin Adamson and Stephen Milner, Founder and CSO at UMA and discuss hybrid work and smart workspaces with UMA​

Ryan Kingston and Scott Schell discuss the value of Cisco's Distribution Partners and the impact Disti has on customers and partners.

Lasers have been around for over six decades. Since their invention, they have found their way into many applications that have changed our lives. Optical communications is of course one of them, and there are many that may surprise you. There is also still plenty of room to take laser performance to new heights, leading to even more new applications. In Episode 37, we continue our conversation with laser and optics expert Juliet Gopinath, Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. We move on to her project with electrically tunable lenses and their application to 3D brain imaging in mice. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Juliet Gopinath is the Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Professor of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at MIT. She was a member of technical staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2005 to 2009. Since then, she has led a research group at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her current research interests include ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, mid-infrared materials, spectroscopy, orbital angular momentum and adaptive optical devices. She has published 78 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 97 conference presentations. She is the recipient of an R&D 100 Award (2012) and is an Optica Fellow. She served as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Photonics Society Journal (2011-2017), the Associate Director for Cubit (2019), and currently is an Associate Editor for Optica. Take Juliet’s course on Active Optical Devices for free! https://www.coursera.org/specializations/active-optical-devices Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 2:58 Electrically tunable lens and prism 3:50 Electrowetting 4:54 Contact angle 6:02 Density matched liquids 8:00 3D brain imaging in mice Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

Another Partner joins the podcast to talk about the customer experience. Deanna Davenport from ConvergeOne discusses their lifecycle practice with Scott Schell and the impact it's having on their business.

Cisco CX is committed to our Partners. In this podcast, Scott Schell is joined by Steve Robb from Trace3 who leads their Lifecycle Services team.

Lasers have been around for over six decades. Since their invention, they have found their way into many applications that have changed our lives. Optical communications is of course one of them, and there are many that may surprise you. There is also still plenty of room to take laser performance to new heights, leading to even more new applications. In Episode 36, we continue our conversation with laser and optics expert Juliet Gopinath, Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. She explains her use of time resolved spectroscopy to improve semiconductor laser power. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Juliet Gopinath is the Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Professor of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at MIT. She was a member of technical staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2005 to 2009. Since then, she has led a research group at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her current research interests include ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, mid-infrared materials, spectroscopy, orbital angular momentum and adaptive optical devices. She has published 78 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 97 conference presentations. She is the recipient of an R&D 100 Award (2012) and is an Optica Fellow. She served as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Photonics Society Journal (2011-2017), the Associate Director for Cubit (2019), and currently is an Associate Editor for Optica. Take Juliet’s course on Active Optical Devices for free! https://www.coursera.org/specializations/active-optical-devices Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 3:02 Photonics group at University of Colorado Boulder 3:45 Time resolved spectroscopy for nonradiative recombination in semiconductors 4:43 Auger recombination 6:05 Power vs current curve droop 7:58 High power semiconductor lasers Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

David Watkins from GDT chats about the current state of customer experience and what the future looks like for delivering customer success.

Lasers have been around for over six decades. Since their invention, they have found their way into many applications that have changed our lives. Optical communications is of course one of them, and there are many that may surprise you. There is also still plenty of room to take laser performance to new heights, leading to even more new applications. In Episode 35, we begin a new conversation with laser and optics expert Juliet Gopinath, Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. We begin with her work at Lincoln Laboratories on improving laser performance. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Juliet Gopinath is the Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Professor of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at MIT. She was a member of technical staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2005 to 2009. Since then, she has led a research group at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her current research interests include ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, mid-infrared materials, spectroscopy, orbital angular momentum and adaptive optical devices. She has published 78 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 97 conference presentations. She is the recipient of an R&D 100 Award (2012) and is an Optica Fellow. She served as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Photonics Society Journal (2011-2017), the Associate Director for Cubit (2019), and currently is an Associate Editor for Optica. Take Juliet’s course on Active Optical Devices for free! https://www.coursera.org/specializations/active-optical-devices Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 3:52 Quantum Electronics (Laser Technology and Applications) group at MIT Lincoln Labs 5:15 Slab-coupled optical waveguide lasers 6:07 Cryogenic Ytterbium YAG solid-state laser 7:06 Cooling high-powered lasers 8:13 Gaussian beams 8:57 Frequency conversion and the blue-green valley of death 11:01 Nonlinearity 12:48 Green laser pointers Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

In this month’s episode, Rosie and Collette are joined by Ishbell MacPhail, Country Leader for Cisco Scotland who shares her journey from growing up on a remote Scottish Island (with no internet or landline!) to a wide-spanning career in the tech world. 🙌 She offers some great insights for anyone looking to move into the technology sector with personal anecdotes of what she has learned along the way, as well as some guidance on how to seek and make the most of a good mentor. A fun, easy listen to kick off the Cisco UKI Podcast for 2023! 🎉

Listen to this episode of the Not Too Techie podcast with Adele Trombetta, Senior Vice President of Cisco CX EMEA, to find out what her 2022 highlights were, and what CX trends to look out for in 2023.

In this month's episode, tune in to our newest Webex Ecosystem Partner, Clixie Media with Tim Moore and Kevin Adamson as they sit down and discuss Clixie's Interactive Media and Analytics Platform with Webex and why it is an exciting partnership to watch.​

Welcome back to Tech Talks - a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast where, in each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! 👉 In this month’s episode we discover Cisco's Partner Landscape with Cisco's Managing Director UK & Ireland Partner Organisation, Dominic Pierce.

The dynamic Julie Greene, Director, Global Business Development Manager, Computacenter joins Scott to discuss how her team drives successful business outcomes for their customers with proactive services.

Scott Schell and Pete Davis, both on the Cisco CX Partner Success Team, share how Partners and Customers can realize value faster from their Cisco gear with a little help from CX services.

Scott Schell welcomes you with an overview of Partner Perspectives, a Cisco Customer Experience Services podcast focused on CX Partner success, and looks ahead to future episodes.

Emma Carpenter, Cisco's VP of Global Security Sales, joins us on the Cisco Leadership Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation on how her unique background, including her early life journey and immigration to the US, has shaped her both personally and as a leader. She shares insights on how she prioritizes her physical and mental fitness to constantly strive to be the best version of herself, the importance of mentors and sponsors in career progression, and her perspective on what is truly important in life.

Alexandra Zagury and Amit Dhingra chat with AB about how Cisco’s managed & as-a-service platforms help boost businesses’ speed, agility, and scale with adaptable, on-demand solutions.

Hybrid work is here, and it is not going away. But is your business ready for it? With more ways to work than ever, businesses are having to account for the new role of the office, and the rise of the homeworker, making their techstack truly the new workplace. Andrew Gilman, CMO of NWN Carousel, a Cisco partner, joins the podcast to talk through what they’re seeing with hybrid work, what organizations are missing, and how businesses are evolving their technology investments to improve employee and customer experience.

Join Lightware's VP of Sales, Steve Samson and Webex Partnership's leader, Kevin Adamson as they discuss Lightware's solution and why it is an exciting partnership to watch in the coming months​

In celebration of Cisco Networking Academy’s 25th Anniversary, AB sits down with Laura Quintana, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Manager of Networking Academy, and Lorenzo Garth, Systems Engineering Manager at Cisco Meraki who made his way to Cisco through our Networking Academy. This is a fun and informative conversation that touches on a variety of topics, from misconceptions about what it takes to thrive in an IT career to how programs like NetAcad are helping shape the cybersecurity workforce of the future.

In this month’s episode, Rosie and Collette are joined by a very special guest… Santa Claus! 🎅 The big man himself joins the podcast LIVE from the North Pole, and shares all the secrets (and magic) behind Cisco’s Connected Santa programme, where volunteers from Cisco visit Children’s hospitals across the UKI to bring some festive cheer to kids who deserve it the most – through the power of Cisco technology! In the second part of the episode Rosie and Collette sit down (virtually) with Sam Moylan-Heydt for a cosy, festive chat about Cisco’s incredible Time2Give volunteering and we’ll hear how Cisconians across the UKI have been using their volunteer hours to give back at this time of year. Merry Christmas and Happy Listening!🎄

Tim Coogan is Cisco's Vice President for the Global Enterprise South business which supports some of Cisco's largest customers. In this conversation, you will hear from Tim and learn about leading with empathy, curiosity and finding the strengths in others. Thanks for tuning in.

In this month's episode, join Abi and Joel as they chat with Marine Shrestha, Director of Partnerships at MazeMap as they discuss how employees make a safe return to the office and why MazeMap is an exciting Webex partnership. ​

Cisco’s 8000 Series Router changed the game in high end routers, largely thanks to the Silicon One ASIC. It also introduced to the industry some of the first 400G ports along with Cisco’s QSFP-DD form factor pluggable optics. In Episode 34, we conclude our conversation with Ammar Khan, Product Management Leader for the 8000 Series Router. In this episode we ponder the future of optics in routing. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Ammar received his BSEE at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He started his career as member of technical staff at an ASIC emulation start-up, where he worked on cutting edge ASIC and FPGA designs. His first foray into networking system design was at another startup based out of Massachusetts. He then moved to Broadcom through the company’s acquisition and launched and managed products with over $250M in revenue. In 2010 he moved to Ericsson’s IP Division and defined their edge router line with an annual revenue of over $150M. Ammar joined Cisco in 2018 and has been with the 8000 Series Router team for over 4 and half years. He has worked on various areas of the 8000 product line, including fixed and modular systems, line cards, fabrics, optics, platform security, and more. Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 2:16 Future of 8000 Series routers 3:37 Coherent optics 5:47 Architectural shifts 10:03 Convergence of optical IP Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

Correctional Agencies are under pressure to reduce costs, protect communities, protect inmates and staff from COVID-19, other communicable diseases, and enhance offender success upon release from jail. With an increased focus on alternatives to detention and sanctioning of individuals in their communities, agencies are adopting innovative technology solutions, beyond the ankle bracelet, to better manage their populations and lower the cost of incarceration and supervision. This episode focuses on TRACKtech, a CISCO partner who through an innovative use of technology, provide individuals the tools they need to stay on track to success. Their evidence-based, data-driven mobile solutions offer comprehensive rehabilitation and monitoring capabilities for justice-involved, addicted, mentally ill and/or homeless individuals. By integrating community-based resources, cognitive behavioral therapy, and enhanced communication and monitoring risks, the TRACKtech platform enables successful rehabilitation, reentry, and increased public safety. TRACKtech is a proud Cisco Solutions Plus Partner.​

Cisco’s 8000 Series Router changed the game in high end routers, largely thanks to the Silicon One ASIC. It also introduced to the industry some of the first 400G ports along with Cisco’s QSFP-DD form factor pluggable optics. In Episode 33, we continue our conversation with Ammar Khan, Product Management Leader for the 8000 Series Router. In this episode we talk about security features in the 8000 router. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Ammar received his BSEE at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He started his career as member of technical staff at an ASIC emulation start-up, where he worked on cutting edge ASIC and FPGA designs. His first foray into networking system design was at another startup based out of Massachusetts. He then moved to Broadcom through the company’s acquisition and launched and managed products with over $250M in revenue. In 2010 he moved to Ericsson’s IP Division and defined their edge router line with an annual revenue of over $150M. Ammar joined Cisco in 2018 and has been with the 8000 Series Router team for over 4 and half years. He has worked on various areas of the 8000 product line, including fixed and modular systems, line cards, fabrics, optics, platform security, and more. Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 2:17 The bar is being raised 4:02 Security features of 8000 router 5:17 JTAG ports 7:38 Checking hardware identity Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

In this episode of TechBeat, AB welcomes Oswaldo Mestre, Jr., Director of Citizen Services and Chief Services Officer for the City of Buffalo, New York. Oz, as he’s known affectionately to friends and colleagues, leads a team that oversees a wide range of services to the residents of Buffalo. He has been globally recognized for his work on the 311 Call & Resolution Center and the unique collaboration between Cisco and the University of Buffalo to maintain continuity of citizen services during the COVID pandemic—and to elevate them as we move beyond it. As a seasoned Cisco customer, Oz has been a leading voice and proponent of the democratization of citizen services. Tune in for a fun, engaging, and insightful conversation.

Welcome to the Cisco Tech Insiders, a podcast hosted by Cisco Engineers and Architects. The podcast covers topics ranging from the future of technology to the complex network architectures powering personal and organizational technology. Cisco Tech Insiders aims to simplify technology, discuss its widespread impact, and share Cisco Experts' experience. Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is a global organization that provides around-the-clock, award-winning technical support services. In this episode, join our Cisco TAC Engineers Nathan Gordon, Yusuke Togawa, Roshini M, and Ashish Varghese from across the APJC locations of Australia, Japan, and India to learn what it is like to be a Cisco TAC Engineer and how they approach resolving complex issues for Cisco customers. Also, hear about the focus on best-in-class innovation to simplify things for the customer and increase internal efficiencies in this inclusive hybrid world. For questions, comments, or feedback, please email: [email protected] Technical Services Resource Guide https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tac/technical-services-resource-guide.html Learn about Cisco Intersight https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/cloud-systems-management/intersight/intersight-ds.html Cisco TAC Connect Bot is a personal assistant that provides Cisco customers and partners with a self-service experience for common case inquiries and basic transactions. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/services/tac-connect-bot/index.html

Join Cisco’s Business Development Manager Joel Depperschmidt and Vyopta's VP of Business Development as they discuss supporting hybrid work by leveraging data and real time monitoring, and how Vyopta is delivering actionable insights across complex multi-vendor collaboration environments. This episode will also highlight two joint-offers in market: A no cost collaboration health assessment, and special offer for customers migrating from Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance (PCA)

AB connects with Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s EVP & GM, Security and Collaboration Business Units. He leads Cisco's SaaS business and strategy to further accelerate the company's transformation and growth. Jeetu and AB discuss security resiliency, eliminating the security poverty line, Cisco Security Cloud, and a range of other topics that give insight into Jeetu’s role at Cisco and life beyond the office.

Episode 8: Discover the hybrid power of Call Cabinet + Webex Calling

Cisco’s 8000 Series Router changed the game in high end routers, largely thanks to the Silicon One ASIC. It also introduced to the industry some of the first 400G ports along with Cisco’s QSFP-DD form factor pluggable optics. In Episode 32, we continue our conversation with Ammar Khan, Product Management Leader for the 8000 Series Router. In this episode we talk more about optics in routing and why the introduction 400G was such a big step. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Ammar received his BSEE at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He started his career as member of technical staff at an ASIC emulation start-up, where he worked on cutting edge ASIC and FPGA designs. His first foray into networking system design was at another startup based out of Massachusetts. He then moved to Broadcom through the company’s acquisition and launched and managed products with over $250M in revenue. In 2010 he moved to Ericsson’s IP Division and defined their edge router line with an annual revenue of over $150M. Ammar joined Cisco in 2018 and has been with the 8000 Series Router team for over 4 and half years. He has worked on various areas of the 8000 product line, including fixed and modular systems, line cards, fabrics, optics, platform security, and more. Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 3:10 400G pipes and applications 7:08 Impact of single subscriber and resiliency 9:18 Debugging an optical link Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

Hybrid work means something different to every business. What used to be a small percentage of the workforce working remotely has turned into a majority of employees being remote in some capacity. Whether they are in an office, coffee shop, or an airport, it’s important that everyone has the same experience on your network. And with employees all over, it’s important to make sure your remote and on-premise experiences are equal. Dan Kelcher of IP Fabric, a Cisco customer, joins the podcast to talk through their hybrid work experiences, the stressors remote work can put on an organization, and the importance of secure connections for all users.

In this month's episode, join Alfeo and Kevin for an insightful conversation and dive into the world of Legislate for Webex and redefining the future of public sector remote work for connected justice and hybrid voting assemblies…

Welcome back to Tech Talks - a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast. In each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! In this month’s episode we discover ThousandEyes with Cisco's ThousandEyes Sales Specialist, Chris Walters.

Rachel Barger joins us for the eighth episode of the Cisco Leadership Podcast. As SVP of the Americas she takes us throughout her journey from coach to leader. She highlights the importance of being a connector, creating pathways for people to be successful and pulling out the best in others.

In this month' episode, Sacha and James sat down for a candid and insightful conversation into Theta Lake's security and compliance for modern collaboration tools and why Theta Lake is an exciting partnership to watch​.

Cisco’s 8000 Series Router changed the game in high end routers, largely thanks to the Silicon One ASIC. It also introduced to the industry some of the first 400G ports along with Cisco’s QSFP-DD form factor pluggable optics. In Episode 31, we continue our conversation with Ammar Khan, Product Management Leader for the 8000 Series Router. In this episode we talk about why high quality optics is more important for routing these days. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Ammar received his BSEE at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He started his career as member of technical staff at an ASIC emulation start-up, where he worked on cutting edge ASIC and FPGA designs. His first foray into networking system design was at another startup based out of Massachusetts. He then moved to Broadcom through the company’s acquisition and launched and managed products with over $250M in revenue. In 2010 he moved to Ericsson’s IP Division and defined their edge router line with an annual revenue of over $150M. Ammar joined Cisco in 2018 and has been with the 8000 Series Router team for over 4 and half years. He has worked on various areas of the 8000 product line, including fixed and modular systems, line cards, fabrics, optics, platform security, and more. Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 2:25 Commodity vs asset data 7:11 Impact of reliable optics at higher data rate 8:30 Challenge of large footprint networks 11:00 Importance of optics qualification, e.g. Digital Coherent Optics Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

Approved Contact's Tony Nuzzo joins host Kevin Adamson to explore texting for business, embedded app and why Approved Contact is an exciting partnership to watch.

Does privacy still exist in the digital age? What is phishing and what does it have in common with… fishing? How to protect yourself – and your company, from a cyber-attack? Find out this – and more, in the special Cybersecurity Month episode with Haim Pinto and Shimri Vachter.

In this episode, AB sits down for an engaging discussion with Thimaya Subaiya, Cisco’s SVP, Chief Customer Experience Officer, who shares the hallmarks of a great customer experience and why he believes that consistency is key in every customer interface. Subaiya also discusses what’s top of mind as he looks to the future of CX; the importance of allyship to his team's success; and why building furniture helps him relax and connect with his daughters.

In this month's episode, Steve and Donald dive into the world of VQ Conference Manager and why VQ + Webex is an exciting partnership to watch​. Tune in to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12cWl2NcRo

Cisco’s 8000 Series Router changed the game in high end routers, largely thanks to the Silicon One ASIC. It also introduced to the industry some of the first 400G ports along with Cisco’s QSFP-DD form factor pluggable optics. In Episode 30, we continue our conversation with Ammar Khan, Product Management Leader for the 8000 Series Router. In this episode we learn about the 8000 router’s innovation outside of the Silicon One ASIC. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Ammar received his BSEE at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He started his career as member of technical staff at an ASIC emulation start-up, where he worked on cutting edge ASIC and FPGA designs. His first foray into networking system design was at another startup based out of Massachusetts. He then moved to Broadcom through the company’s acquisition and launched and managed products with over $250M in revenue. In 2010 he moved to Ericsson’s IP Division and defined their edge router line with an annual revenue of over $150M. Ammar joined Cisco in 2018 and has been with the 8000 Series Router team for over 4 and half years. He has worked on various areas of the 8000 product line, including fixed and modular systems, line cards, fabrics, optics, platform security, and more. Related links Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/ Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/ Additional resources Cisco Optics Podcast: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticspodcast Cisco Optics blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog (subscribe at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CiscoOpticsBlog ) Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics Timestamps 2:16 XR software innovation 3:15 Linux based 5:00 Thermal design innovation 5:49 High-speed signal challenges 6:53 Fan trays Music credits Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

In this month’s episode, in recognition of World Mental Health Day 2022, Rosie and Collette shine a light on the topic of Neurodiversity as they chat to Richard Everard, VP EMEA Service Sales & Executive Sponsor of CDAN EMEA (Cisco’s Connected Disability Action Network) as he shares his experience of being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life and what he has learned throughout that journey. We’ll hear how mental health and neurodiversity are connected and how teams in business can flourish when they truly embrace neurodiversity within the workplace.

In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Dave Landreth and learn more about Augmentir and the Future of Workforce ​ Cisco Host: Parthasarathi Kar, Senior Manager Business Solutions Cisco Co-Host: Taryn Montero, Product Manager- Partnerships​ Guest: David Landreth​, Head of Global Alliances, Augmentir

Welcome to the Cisco Tech Insiders, a podcast hosted by Cisco Engineers and Architects. The podcast covers topics ranging from the future of technology to the complex network architectures powering personal and organizational technology. Cisco Tech Insiders aims to simplify technology, discuss its widespread impact, and share Cisco Experts' experience. In our anniversary special episode, join our guest speakers, Lynn Chen (Cisco Software Consulting Engineer), Shehara Viswanathan (Cisco Customer Success Leader), and Terence Zhang (Cisco Delivery Leader), with our host, Shaun Roberts (Cisco Principal Engineer) to learn how agile practice in software and overall service delivery places the customer and the individual front and center, underpinned by process and quality checks. For questions, comments, or feedback, please email: [email protected] LinkedIn Profiles: Terence Zhang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-xin-zhang-3a6568a6/ Shehara Viswanathan : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shehara-viswanathan-she-her-a410001/ Lynn Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-weilin-chen-351b232b/ Shaun Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srobertsmba/ Get to your most desired outcomes faster with Cisco CX Services https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/services/index.html

In this month’s episode Rosie and Collette chat all things CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) with Jay Patel, VP & GM at Webex Connect. Jay shares the story of his business IMI from start-up to acquisition by Cisco in 2021 to what we now know as Webex Connect. We hear from Jay about his career journey, how customers are utilising CPaaS to better communicate with their consumers in the modern world and his passion for supporting entrepreneurs with great ideas and good hearts.