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Talking the growing and evolving Cisco Partner ecosystem with Rodney Clark.
At Cisco, partnerships aren't merely a business transaction — they hinge on personal connections that have been cultivated over time. AB sits down with Rodney Clark, Cisco's SVP, Partnerships and Small & Medium Businesses, to chat about the ever-evolving partner ecosystem at Cisco. This great conversation dives into topics such as streamlining the partner experience, the shift from products to outcomes, the role of AI in driving better end-user experiences, and much more.

Tech Stories - ep 17 - Dive into threat hunting with JF
In this episode, we interview Jean Francois Dive : threat hunting for Cisco internal Security. He takes us through the stakes of a few very recent and famous hacks.

Talking Proactive Optimization, ChatGPT Issues & More
Powerful things happen when ITOps teams move beyond a break-fix approach and lean into proactive optimization. Instead of just responding to issues as they occur, when teams have independent visibility into their end-to-end service delivery chain, they can proactively identify possible areas for optimization and improvement. For example, streamlining one small part of a complex process could shave seconds off the total transaction time; do this for every part of the process, and the efficiency savings can quickly add up. In recent weeks, it appeared OpenAI’s ChatGPT may have been undergoing this type of optimization, as we observed material improvements in page load times and some evidence suggesting possible configuration changes and re-architecture in the pursuit of performance improvements. Read on to learn more about what we saw at ChatGPT, as well as insights from incidents at companies including Grammarly, Bluesky, and Netflix, or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 ChatGPT Disruptions 08:17 Grammarly Issues 10:59 Netflix Issues 12:09 Bluesky Disruptions 13:26 Salesforce Outage 14:50 Verizon Fios Disruption 16:14 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 18:36 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights on understanding and proactively optimizing digital experiences, read this eBook: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep2_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Cisco ThousandEyes at Cisco Partner Summit Episode 2024
Find out how Cisco ThousandEyes is supporting Channel Partners, the latest and greatest on the integration with the AWS Migration Assistance Program, and a preview into what happened at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. Subscribe to our Partner Newsletter: https://www.thousandeyes.com/partners/newsletter/

#12 with Grace Wanna
Neste episódio do #12 Podcast, tivemos o prazer de ter como convidada a Grace Wanna, Engenheira Informática, que passou um mês na Cisco Portugal através do programa da Girl Move Academy. Oiçam este episódio para conhecerem melhor a Grace e a sua paixão pela tecnologia!

DORA & ITOps Best Practices; Plus BMO, Google Outages
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) goes into effect on January 17, 2025, and financial institutions serving the EU will need to meet an enhanced set of requirements related to risk management, network resilience, and incident reporting. While DORA is directly applicable to EU financial institutions, it prompts important discussions about resilience and ensuring digital experiences that are relevant for all IT operations teams, regardless of industry or region. Tune in to the podcast to hear The Internet Report team and special guest Bernie Clairmont, Product Solution Architect at ThousandEyes, dive deeper into DORA. As usual, we’ll also unpack recent outages from the last few weeks, examining the DDoS attacks against the Internet Archive as well as some power and cooling problems at Google Cloud. We’ll also revisit a previous Azure outage and discuss the latest global outage numbers. ——— CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:20 DORA: What ITOps Teams Need to Know 18:38 BMO Disruption 21:16 Incident Retrospective: Azure Virtual Desktop Outage 25:00 Google Cloud Outage 27:47 Internet Archive Outage 29:35 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, check out the links below: - The Internet Report Blog: DORA & ITOps Best Practices; Plus BMO, Google Outages: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-dora-itops-best-practices?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast - White Paper: ThousandEyes and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA): https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/digital-operational-resillience-act-dora-white-paper?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast - Blog: Introducing Adaptive API Monitoring: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/introducing-adaptive-api-monitoring?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q2_internetreport_q2fy25ep1_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Small Business, Big Solutions: Cloud Coverage with PTP
While the cloud has become table stakes for businesses, what it enables companies to do remains almost limitless. From faster collaboration to powering machine learning, the cloud is the key for SMBs everywhere. But what does that look like in application? For a look into how the cloud is powering life sciences companies and how those learnings can apply to other SMBs, Ian is joined by Ethan Simmons, the managing partner of PTP, a top SMB partner of Cisco. Learn more about Cisco SMB solutions for cloud networking: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/networking/index.html Learn more about PTP’s offerings: https://ptp.cloud/services/

Tech Stories - ep 16 - The Return of X25
In this episode, we interview Alain Lanssiers, Service Provider Technical Leader at Cisco CX who knows more protocols than anyone around here. One day he casually decides to code a new feature for a protocol that was already old back then ...

S5 E9: Talking identity security, MFA, and the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio with Matt Caulfield
AB sits down with Matt Caulfield, VP of Identity and Duo, Cisco Security, to talk about the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio. This insightful conversation spans various topics, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), social engineering, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in identity security technologies.

Let’s Talk Status Pages & Salesforce, Microsoft Outages
A recent Salesforce outage highlighted the limitations of status pages and the importance of considering a variety of data points when identifying the source of an outage. Tune in to hear The Internet Report team discuss what happened and why. They’ll also share insights from a recent Microsoft Outlook outage and cover the latest Internet outage trends. Listen now or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 Salesforce Outage 10:00 Microsoft Outlook Outage 14:43 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 17:22 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the latest Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-salesforce-microsoft-outage?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep6_podcast And for more on troubleshooting digital experiences across owned and unowned networks, watch this webinar featuring The Internet Report’s Mike Hicks: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/apjc-troubleshooting-digital-experiences-across-owned-unowned-networks-webinar?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep6_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Balance In Life With Jason W. Gallo
In this episode, Jason Marks, Gladys Kline, and their special guest Jason W. Gallo dive into the importance of balance in both personal and professional life. Jason W. Gallo shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn to becoming a global VP at Cisco, offering insights into his career and personal experiences. Tune in to hear a candid conversation about finding purpose and growth while navigating the complexities of the tech world.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Buttoning up Security with Port53
AI is everywhere. Every business is talking about it, and seemingly everyone has used it in one way or another. Are we in an AI revolution? What does it mean for the future of work, and the corresponding cybersecurity concerns that come with it? Is the toothpaste out of the tube? To answer these questions and discuss what the future holds, our host Ian is joined by Omar Zarabi, President and CEO of Port53 Technologies, a top SMB partner of Cisco. Learn more about Cisco SMB solutions for security: www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…ness/security.html Learn more about Port53’s security offerings: https://port53.com/

ServiceNow, Microsoft & Workday Outages, Explained
A recent certificate problem impacted ServiceNow, and other issues prevented users from accessing key cloud services including Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Workday. Tune in to hear what happened during these incidents and a separate data center fire that caused a Reliance Jio outage for customers across multiple areas of India. Listen now or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:59 ServiceNow Outage 03:20 Microsoft 365 Outage 04:36 Azure Virtual Desktop Outage 05:50 Workday Outage 09:39 Reliance Jio Outage 13:06 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 15:16 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-workday-outage-access-issues?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep5_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Tim Carnes | From Rocket Scientist to SE Leader. How passion and curiosity have fueled his career
Tim Carnes, VP, Global Solution Engineering shares his career journey, highlights, and why being a Cisco SE is the best job ever!

Talking wireless convergence, open roaming, 5G, and the future of Wi-Fi 7 with Matt MacPherson
AB sits down with Matt MacPherson, Chief Technology Officer, Cisco Wireless, for an informative chat about the current state of Wi-Fi and cellular convergence, the importance of seamless roaming across Wi-Fi and cellular networks, and how Wi-Fi 7 is enhancing the user experience when compared to earlier Wi-Fi standards.

Tech Stories - ep 15 - Cruise Control
Special episode where we interview 3 engineers : Tristan, Jaroslav and Maren who troubleshooted network issues on boats and cruise ships. Some even had to go on site on the cruise ... there could be worse interventions probably.

Managing Traffic During Peak Demand; Plus, Microsoft, Akamai Outages
During high-traffic seasons like Black Friday or a much-anticipated product launch, maintaining good digital experiences for customers is vital. We’ve all heard tales of floods of eager shoppers crashing a website during a major sale—leaving them unable to make their coveted purchases. To guard against a breakdown like this during high-traffic periods, companies sometimes use various traffic management strategies such as digital waiting rooms. In this episode, The Internet Report team discusses the pros and cons of traffic management and looks at the different techniques used by ticketing platforms for the upcoming Oasis reunion tour concerts. They also cover an AT&T issue that impacted Microsoft, as well as disruptions at Akamai, Alibaba Cloud, and Cloudflare. Listen to the full episode now or use the chapters below to skip to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:54 Oasis Reunion Ticket Issues 10:16 Microsoft Outage 13:00 Akamai Outage 14:40 Alibaba Cloud Outage 16:28 Cloudflare Incident 17:40 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 18:40 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-traffic-management-microsoft-outage?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep4_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Episode 59- Orange Business - Sam Nchinda
Join Scott Schell and Sam Nchinda, VP and Head of Business Services at Orange Business based out of Atlanta, GA. In this episode, they discuss their long standing 25-year partnership with Cisco and how they have found success through establishing their three-prong value proposition with: digital infrastructure, employee experience, and operational experience.

Episode 58 - ePlus - Customer First. Services Led. Results Driven.
In this episode, Deanna Davenport, VP of Customer Success at ePlus (CX Global Partner of the Year) discusses their motto of "Customer first. Services led. Results driven." Tune in to hear the CX Global Partner of the Year discuss success with Partner Advanced Services, 96% renewal rates, 90% cSAT, and more.

The Current Subsea Cable Ecosystem: Resiliency & What’s Next
Let’s dive into the fascinating world of subsea cables. With special guest Murray Burling—Executive Director of Oceans and Environment at RPS—we’ll explore the current subsea cable ecosystem and chat about what the future might hold. Tune in for insights on how important subsea cables are for today’s digital experiences, how decisions are made on where to place them, the consequences of cable cuts, and route diversity and Internet resilience. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:29 Current Subsea Cable Ecosystem 07:16 Subsea Cable Cuts 15:15 Route Diversity & Internet Resilience 18:51 What’s Next 22:05 Get in Touch ABOUT MURRAY BURLING Murray Burling is the Executive Director of Oceans and Environment at RPS. Murray has extensive experience as a consulting coastal engineer, oceanographer, and marine modeler, undertaking multifaceted studies in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, and the Middle East. He has managed the implementation of large web-based data and model applications and his team supports data acquisition and analysis for a wide range of industries developing and operating in the world’s oceans. These sectors include conventional and renewable energies, shipping, ports, and communications. He is also an expert in complex dataset analysis and visualization, and has authored and co-authored many technical reports and publications. Connect with Murrary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murray-burling-a527839a/ ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-subsea-cables?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep3_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Quantum Safe Cryptography
Tune in to be in the know as Craig Hill, Mike Luken, and Andy Stewart explore the crucial role of quantum safe cryptography as we approach the quantum computing era and its potential impact on current encryption methods. Discover what you need to know and how Cisco is leading the way in delivering quantum safe cryptography. The discussion begins with an overview of the urgent need to migrate to post-quantum cryptography. In the U.S., Federal agencies have been mandated by National Security Memorandum 10 to transition their cryptographic systems to withstand quantum computing attacks by 2035. This directive, enforced by the President's Office, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Office of the National Cyber Director, aims to mitigate future risks posed by quantum computers. Globally, governments, financial institutions, hospitals, and other entities requiring secure information protection are also taking steps to incorporate quantum-safe cryptography. Although quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption do not yet exist, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with over 100 countries and experts, has recently released the first three finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards. Listen in as Craig, Mike, and Andy delve into the nuances, needs, and technical details of quantum safe cryptography, and learn how Cisco is preparing for the post-quantum world.

Episode 57 – Insight - Success Tracks and the Digital Selling Lifecycle
This episode features Amanda Dalzell and Tony Mai from Insight Technologies. They discuss their success with integrating Success Tracks into their sales strategies and how this has accounted for positive changes in their operation and sales strategies and overall company growth through delivering premium services by leveraging the Digital Selling Lifecycle Experience.

Tech Stories - ep 14 - From Spanning Trees to saving trees
In this episode, Esther Roure Villa remembers her days of troubleshooting Service Providers and spanning-tree loops. Esther is now a Sustainability Lead at Cisco and explains to us why it's way more technical than just a few buzzwords for good measure.

S5 E7: Talking Partnership, Purpose, and the Kansas City Chiefs with Bert Soto
AB sits down with Bert Soto, Chief Diversity Officer and VP of Sales at TGS, the official technology provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, 2024 NFL Champions. They discuss TGS's growth from a small business to a full-service IT consulting firm, covering managed services, automation/AI, security platforms, and end-user devices.

Episode 56: Sustainability and Proactivity: An End-to-End Lifecycle Approach
In this episode, Julie Greene from ComputaCenter discusses how they are leading the charge in sustainable IT solutions. Discover how their innovative approach to end-to-end lifecycle selling is not only helping customers achieve carbon neutrality but also driving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Analyzing X’s Livestream & GitHub, Google Outages
Explore the recent Google Cloud and GitHub outages, plus get insights from a network perspective into the August 12 X livestream event featuring Elon Musk and Donald Trump. In the case of Google Cloud, a power issue in one of its European regions impacted connectivity and affected several services and networking equipment. The problems disrupted connectivity into the region as well as some Partner Interconnect connections and associated routes between other Google regions. Traffic to and from GitHub.com encountered an issue when a database configuration change resulted in critical services unexpectedly losing connectivity. And when access issues during the August 12 X “Spaces” livestream were attributed to a network load-related issue, traffic behavior observed during the event suggested a different technical explanation. Tune in to learn more about these three events or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:47 Google Outage 05:03 GitHub Outage 11:26 X Spaces Insights 14:16 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 15:57 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-github-google-outages?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep2_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Leadership Beyond The Field Lessons From Digit Murphy
Jason Marks and Gladys Kline are joined by Digit Murphy, a trailblazing leader in sports and business, to discuss the vital role of women in leadership, sales, and technology. They explore the challenges and opportunities women face in these fields, sharing insights on how to break barriers, lead with confidence, and inspire the next generation of female leaders in the industry.

The Importance Of Time Management
Jason Marks and Gladys Kline discuss the crucial role of time management for both sellers and leaders in the tech industry. They share practical strategies for boosting productivity, managing priorities, and making the most of your time to drive success in a fast-paced environment.

Focus On The Channel With Rhonda Henley, VP At Cisco
In this episode, Jason Marks and Gladys Kline sit down with Rhonda Henley, VP of the Americas Partner Organization at Cisco, to dive deep into the dynamics of the channel.

The State Of AI With Matt Konwiser, CTO At IBM
Jason Marks and Gladys Kline are joined by Matt Konwiser, Regional CTO at IBM, to discuss the current landscape and future of artificial intelligence. They explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in AI, offering expert insights into how AI is shaping industries and driving innovation.

The Evolution Of The VAR
Jason Marks and Gladys Kline explore the transformative journey of VARs, discussing how the industry has evolved and what it takes to stay competitive. They dive into the critical shifts, emerging trends, and future opportunities that are redefining the role of VARs in the tech landscape.

Crafting A Podcast, With Jason Marks & Gladys Kline
Jason Marks and Gladys Kline take you behind the scenes of building the BITS podcast, sharing their journey, insights, and challenges. They set the stage for the exciting episodes to come, offering a glimpse into the intersection of business, innovation, and technology that BITS will explore. Welcome to BITS (Business, Innovation, & Technology Show), hosted by Jason Marks, CEO of Techrategy. Join us as we delve into the spheres of business, innovation, and technology, delivering insights from industry-leading experts worldwide. Join us as we delve into the spheres of business, innovation, and technology, delivering insights from industry-leading experts worldwide. Each episode is crafted to empower tech CEOs, VARs, MSPs, SPs, sellers, account managers, and their executive teams with the insights and strategies essential for success. Whether you're at the helm of sales, guiding corporate leadership, or driving engineering initiatives, BITS serves as your ultimate resource for staying abreast of the latest trends, tackling challenges, and discovering solutions that shape the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Episode 55 – Driving Growth and Success with General Datatech (GDT) feat. David Watkins
This episode features David Watkins, the VP of Software and Services at GDT. David shares the highlights of GDT’s significant growth, noting a 20% increase in services and 30% growth in enterprise agreements in Cisco's FY 24 year to date through Q3. Additionally, GDT has seen a 276% year-to-date growth in success tracks, emphasizing their focus on premium services.

Episode 54 - Better Together: Turning complexity into an advantage with Cisco and IBM
In this episode, Kelly Ryan, VP of IBM Technology Lifecycle Services discusses how IBM TLS - built upon Partner Advances Services, a CX partner-branded and delivered offer - is being delivered to customers.

Why NetOps Is the Real MVP of the Sports World
This week, The Internet Report team and special guest Dave Anderson—a tech industry veteran and co-host of "A Very Melbourne Podcast," which covers the Australian Football League and more—are chatting about how to assure great digital experiences at major sporting events. Large sporting events are always logistically complex, and today that’s even more the case with digital technology permeating every part of operational and experience delivery. And due to the real-time nature of live sports, any glitch can have a big impact on fan experiences—whether they’re at the stadium or joining in from their living rooms. For the teams managing this web of digital services that brings sports content to global audiences, it’s vital to guard against potential issues, as well as quickly detect and remediate problems when they do occur. Tune in to learn more or use the chapters below to skip to the sections that are most interesting to you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:50 Digital Experiences in the Sports World 08:57 The In-Stadium Experience 13:18 Hybrid Sports: Catching the Game From Anywhere 18:38 Sports Betting & Digital Experiences 23:06 The Athlete Experience 29:00 Key Takeaways 31:48 Get in Touch ABOUT DAVE ANDERSON A tech industry veteran, Dave Anderson currently serves as the Head of Product Marketing and Strategy at Contentsquare. He also co-hosts "A Very Melbourne Podcast," which covers the Australian Football League and more. ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-digital-experiences-sports?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy25q1_internetreport_q1fy25ep1_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Tech Stories - ep 13 - Crash course : The RADKit special
In this episode, we host our first non-Cisco guest Richard Atkin from ITGL. He tells us how he combines network engineering and programming in his job role with the help of Cisco RADKit, a free tool provided by Frederic Detienne whom we also invited on this episode ! When you have random access points crashing in your network, how can you automate the troubleshooting and more importantly expedite a solution ? Find out more at radkit.cisco.com

#12 with Madalena Martins
Meet Madalena Martins, a project manager whose travels and studies in the sociology of emotions ultimately led her to Cisco. Tune in for a sneak peek of Madalena’s album (yes, she's also a musician!). This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Episode 53 – Sustainability and AI with ePlus and Schneider Electric
In this episode of Partner Perspectives, Scott Schell sits down with Dan Farrell, SVP of Global Services at ePlus, and Larry Hahn, Director of Channel for Schneider Electric, to explore a transformative partnership with Cisco. Together, they discuss how their partnership is making sustainability tangible for customers. Learn about the innovative solutions driving real business value, the challenges of balancing AI and power consumption, and the strategic benefits for partners and customers. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of sustainable technology!

Small Business, Big Solutions: Securing and Connecting the Remote Workforce
Cybersecurity, remote work, full stack observability, oh my! SMBs have got a lot on your mind. Worrying about securing their workforce wherever they work, shouldn’t be one of them. In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Davis, COO, and Timothy Connley, Partner Manager at IT Savvy, a Cisco partner. Tune in as we explore the technologies and strategies that companies need to enable their workforce, enhance the remote and in-office work experience, and empower SMB IT infrastructures. Discover how to navigate the challenges of hybrid work environments, ensure robust security, and maintain productivity and connectivity seamlessly, no matter where your workforce is. Learn more about Cisco solutions for small and medium businesses here: www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…mall-business.html

Unpacking the CrowdStrike Update, Azure Outage, & More
On July 19, many organizations around the globe—including airlines, banks, and hospitals—experienced outages as Windows machines reportedly got stuck in a boot loop that ultimately resulted in the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). These disruptions had a common source: an update from CrowdStrike, a managed detection and response (MDR) service used to protect Windows endpoints from attack. Tune in to hear The Internet Report team’s insights on this CrowdStrike update and the ensuing IT outages. We’ll also dive into the separate Azure outage that occurred just hours before, as well as some other recent disruptions. ——— CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:48 CrowdStrike Sensor Update Incident 05:40 Azure Outage 10:47 Workday Outage 12:11 Grammarly Incidents 14:36 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 16:57 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, check out The Internet Report blog: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-crowdstrike-update-azure-outage?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy24q4_internetreport_q4fy24ep6_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

S5 E6: Talking Outshift by Cisco and Business Incubation with Papi Menon
AB sits down with Papi Menon, VP of Product Management at Outshift by Cisco, to discuss Outshift’s charter to foster new and cutting-edge tech ideas and tools to help technology teams succeed in the future. Building successful products is not an overnight effort, and this enlightening conversation emphasizes the critical roles of commitment and patience in guiding a new product from its initial concept to market launch.

#12 with Mohamed Hellal
The 6th episode of our #12 Podcast is live! Get to know better Mohamed Hellal, Account Manager at Cisco. Know more about Mohamed's journey from Algeria to Portugal, the importance of strong values, a supportive family foundation, and his love for football. Discover his insights on Sales and delve into his thesis on Hybrid Work and its impact on the corporate world. Tune in!

Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 58. The smartest data center operators use multi-mode fiber - do you? (7/7)
Multi-mode fiber has been the workhorse for fiber optic communication within a data center for years, as well as the choice for Ethernet backbones in office buildings. It has a rich history that goes all the way back to the first optical fiber standards when 100 megabits per second was a huge data rate. Anybody remember those days? In Episode 58, we conclude our conversation with Hao Dong, market technology development manager for Corning’s optical communications business. We continue with the reach of high speed standards for multi-mode fiber and the impact on data center deployments and then close with chromatic and modal dispersion. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Hao Dong is a market technology development manager for Corning’s optical communications business. Within this role, he focuses on technology and market trends to identify, evaluate, and develop leading optical network solutions that form the backbone of today’s connected world. Hao has over 18 years of industry experience and has held various positions in engineering, development, and marketing within the fields of optical components, fiber lasers, and optical communications. Hao holds a Bachelor of Science in physics from Wuhan University and a Ph.D in physics from the University of Connecticut. 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://optics.podcastpage.io/ Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/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

Episode 52 - Jennifer Craine - Live from Cisco Live!
Join Jennifer Craine, Sr. Director of Software and Services of the Americas Partner Organization as she dives into derisking, renewals, adoption, recurring revenue, and the important role that partners play.

Twitter to X: Charting Performance and Outages
On May 17, X reached a major milestone when the social media platform completed its full migration from twitter.com to x.com. While the number and frequency of outages did increase after the company’s acquisition by Elon Musk, following the domain migration, there don’t appear to have been any significant disruptions to the X.com platform. In this week’s podcast, The Internet Report team discusses what they observed during (and after) the domain migration, and analyzes X’s performance pre- and post-acquisition. ——— CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Performance in the Twitter Era 05:13 The Sale and Post-sale Periods 12:25 Domain Migration 15:47 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 17:34 Get in Touch ——— For more insights, explore the domain migration in the ThousandEyes platform (no login required): https://avlwlcpshpfzyqsusguxxurkhgexgpxx.share.thousandeyes.com ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at [email protected]. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what’s working and what’s breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes’ Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Episode 51 - Chris Dexter - Live from Cisco Live!
Join Chris Dexter, VP of Global CX – TAC Engine as he discusses the three bodies of work for generative AI and how it is driving efficiency and adding real value (not just curiosity value) for partners and customers.

Episode 8 - Engineering Your Brand: Digital Strategies for Career Growth and Customer Impact
In Episode 8 of SE Unleashed, "Engineering Your Brand: Digital Strategies for Career Growth and Customer Impact," host Marc Moffett chats with social media influencers Alexis Bertholf and Wes Noonan about the power of digital branding. They break down how today’s engineers can use social media to boost their careers and impact their customers. The discussion is packed with practical tips for creating a personal brand without relying on a marketing team. Tune in to learn how to take control of your online presence and turn it into a professional asset!

Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 57. The smartest data center operators use multi-mode fiber - do you? (6/7)
Multi-mode fiber has been the workhorse for fiber optic communication within a data center for years, as well as the choice for Ethernet backbones in office buildings. It has a rich history that goes all the way back to the first optical fiber standards when 100 megabits per second was a huge data rate. Anybody remember those days? In Episode 57, we continue our conversation with Hao Dong, market technology development manager for Corning’s optical communications business. We get into the reach of future high speed standards for multi-mode fiber. – Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager Hao Dong is a market technology development manager for Corning’s optical communications business. Within this role, he focuses on technology and market trends to identify, evaluate, and develop leading optical network solutions that form the backbone of today’s connected world. Hao has over 18 years of industry experience and has held various positions in engineering, development, and marketing within the fields of optical components, fiber lasers, and optical communications. Hao holds a Bachelor of Science in physics from Wuhan University and a Ph.D in physics from the University of Connecticut. One quick note: You'll hear Hao mention a 100m reach fiber that they're working on. Since we recorded this, Corning has launched that fiber. It's their ClearCurve OM3 XT and OM4 XT multimode fiber. 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://optics.podcastpage.io/ Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/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

Lynley Noviello & Walter Jones | Creating and Fostering Meaningful Partnerships
In today's episode we will hear from Lynley and Walter on how to create, foster and build meaningful partnerships to create an impact. Thank you for tuning in and hope you enjoy this episode with our 2 guests.

Episode 50 - Denzil Samuels And Pete Davis - Live from Cisco Live!
Join Denzil Samuels, VP of CX Partner Success and Pete Davis, Director of CX Partner Success as they dive into profitability, making an impact and being in a first-mover position as a Cisco partner.