Cisco Champion Radio

IT organizations that get the most out of their technology investments tend to grow faster than their peers. As a result, they are always exploring enhancements to existing products that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Listen in as Cisco Champions sit down with the Cisco expert to discuss using HyperFlex as an iSCSI target to address block storage use cases, such as externalized LUNs for Oracle or shared LUNs for Windows failover clusters—or for baremetal, virtualized or containerized applications. Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/hyperconverged-infrastructure/index.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Joseph Houghes (twitter.com/jhoughes), Veam Software, Solutions Architect Dan Kelcher, NTT DATA Services, Enterprise Architecture Adviser Michael Rhoades (twitter.com/ciscomikey), North American Hoganas, Manager Information Technology Guest: Ronnie Chan (twitter.com/ronnielchan), Cisco, Product Manager Engineer Moderator: Amilee San Juan (twitter.co

The IT landscape has become exponentially complex due to rising consumer demand and the insatiable appetite for an always-on environment. We need a simplified way to automate, orchestrate, and secure the infrastructure while leveraging analytics and policy-based models that deliver the best application experience. However, operationalizing multiple domains (e.g. cloud, campus, etc.) is challenging due to heightened network complexity, escalating costs, and the skills gap. Cisco is focused on driving an Intent-based networking strategy, delivering validated multi-domain solutions to help customers accelerate time to market.  Tune in to learn from the experiences gained, working with Enterprise and Service Provider customers that has shaped Cisco’s multi-domain strategy, automation frameworks and use cases that remove complexity to deliver an agile infrastructure.  Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/customer-experience/automation.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts:  Bruno Wollmann

Cisco Ultra Cloud 5G Core solution is an evolutionary jump delivering advanced 5G features, automation, higher resiliency and deployment simplicity into the Service Provider networks. Tune in as we discuss the new 5G SA Core architecture and associated 5G capabilities (i.e., Slicing, Service Based Architecture, Security) required to deliver new enhanced use cases. Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/service-provider/5g-transformation.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Aaron Weiler (twitter.com/aaronengineered), Comcast, Sales Engineer Josh Warcop (twitter.com/Warcop), Byteworks, Engineer Guests: Eric Hamel, Cisco, Sales Specialist Moderator: Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champion Program

Configuring and maintaining access policies in a network is a challenge. In our increasingly complex and dynamic networks, IP policies are not meeting the needs of many administrators. Access policies need to evolve from static IP based to intent based. Creating policy should be as simple as defining intent, “who” needs to access “what” regardless of where they connect in the network. With that idea as a backdrop, Meraki is introducing Adaptive Policy, an easy to configure, simple to maintain, scalable policy powered by Secure Group Tags (SGTs).  Listen in as Cisco Champions and Cisco experts discuss Adaptive Policy and how it lets businesses create intent based policy for users, services and devices based on who you are, not where you connect in the network.   Learn more: https://meraki.cisco.com/webinars/adaptive-policy-set-once-secure-forever/?dtid=opdcsnc001469   Cisco Champion Hosts: Meredith Rose (twitter.com/mer3dithrose), WWT, Senior Consulting Systems Engineer  Aaron Weiler (twitter.com/aaron

As organizations increasingly introduce machine learning (ML) capabilities to their existing products, their artificial intelligence (AI) projects and operations complexity grows.  As a result, they rapidly face challenges in managing complex ML workloads. MLOps is a growing field that addresses these challenges. But what is MLOps and how does Cisco support their customers by contributing to Kubeflow? Listen in as Cisco Champions sit down with Cisco experts to discuss these challenges in Machine Learning operations and how Cisco has enabled solutions to help customers bridge the gaps in MLOPs and manage complex ML workloads with UCS and Kubeflow.  Learn more: https://developer.cisco.com/kubeflow/?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Daren Fulwell (twitter.com/darenfulwell), ANS Group, Technical Architect Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Nefkens Advies, Network Consultant Guests:  Debo Dutta (twitter.com/dedutta), Cisco, Distinguished Engineer Elvira Dzhuraeva (twitter.com/elvirafort

Cisco is on a journey to making networking smarter with artificial intelligence and machine learning. The latest stop in this journey, Cisco AI Endpoint Analytics, helps identify, profile, and group previously unknown endpoints in the network, increasing visibility and enhancing security. Listen in as the discussion covers the value of AI and ML in the first part of a two-part series.  Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/artificial-intelligence.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469   Cisco Champion Hosts:  Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Nefkens Advies, Network Consultant/ Owner   Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), San Jose State University, Director, Network Services  Guests:   JP Vasseur (twitter.com/jpvasseur), Cisco, Cisco Fellow  Moderator:    Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champion Program      

As many people shifted to remote work over the past couple of months, due to the global pandemic, the world discovered that work can be accomplished from anywhere. Now, with more than 70% of companies planning to shift to remote work permanently, new questions are surfacing around how to prepare a workforce to be successful in the “new normal.” With Lorrissa’s unique experience in managing a distributed workforce of over 500 people around the world, and given her leadership role with Webex, she is uniquely positioned to share industry knowledge and hands-on experience around effective strategies to build and manage remote teams for long-term success. During this podcast, she goes deeper on 3 critical capabilities: 1) Cultural Transformation  2) Technology planning and adoption  3) Enterprise-grade Security The discussion also includes how other industries, like Healthcare, are re-imagining what’s possible with technology and virtual patient experiences. A broader transformation that is occurring with the n

43% of IT time is spent troubleshooting. Decoding wireless issues, application performance problems, and fixing misconfigurations are challenging problems to remediate. This discussion covers new assurance and troubleshooting capabilities for cloud-managed Cisco Meraki networks. Topics include leveraging ML to pinpoint SaaS performance problems and using the newly released ‘Meraki Health’ to reduce troubleshooting from hours to minutes. Learn more: https://meraki.cisco.com/?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Ben Story (https://twitter.com/ntwrk80), Hospital Sisters Health System, Sr. Network Engineer Jason D’Silva (https://twitter.com/jdsilva), Shaw Communications, Sr. Network Architect Guests: David van Schravendijk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davevan/), Cisco, Product Marketing Manager Nikitha Panasamudra Shashidhar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitha-p-s-4374a549/), Cisco, Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator: Amilee San Juan (https://twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influ

Securing your organization is becoming increasingly complex. It may seem faster to tack on new point products to address the latest attack or protect yet another threat vector. But this multi-console approach is tedious and error-prone, which you don’t have time for. In this episode, we reunite with Ben Greenbaum, Technical Marketing Engineer, and Cisco Champions, Evan Mintzer and Ben Story, to talk about the new SecureX platform built into the Cisco Secure portfolio. You’ll hear how Cisco’s Threat Response, Orchestration, Dashboard, and Integrations capabilities provide simplicity, visibility, and efficiency to your security experience. Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/securex/index.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Evan Mintzer (https://twitter.com/evanmintzer), Ashfield Healthcare, Manager Information Security Ben Story (https://twitter.com/ntwrk80), Hospital Sisters Health System, Sr. Network Engineer Guest: Ben Greenbaum (https://twitter.com/secintsight), Cis

As organizations have had to rapidly respond and transition in the face of swift change, Cisco VDI solutions have enabled businesses to empower their workforce to work remotely with ease. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Hilton, Cisco Technical Solutions Architect and Cisco Champions, Michael Rhoades and Meredith Rose, to discuss how running Cisco HyperFlex in the data center, managed by Intersight, can ease migration of an entire workforce to work remotely in just 24 hours. For more information on Cisco VDI, visit: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/data-center-virtualization/desktop-virtualization/index.html?dtid=osscdc000283?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion Hosts: Michael Rhoades (https://twitter.com/ciscomikey), North American Hoganas, IT Manager Meredith Rose (https://twitter.com/mer3dithrose), World Wide Technology, Consulting System Engineer Guest: Bryan Hilton (https://twitter.com/VDI_geek), Cisco, Technical Solutions Architect Moderator: Amilee San Juan (https://twitter.com/a

In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, you'll hear from Cisco spectrum and policy expert, Mary Brown as well as Cisco Wireless CTO, Matt MacPherson, along with Cisco Champion hosts Sam Clements of Presidio and Shai Silberman from San Jose State University. In April of this year, the FCC opened the 6 GHz spectrum for unlicensed use. When devices hit the market in the next couple of years, they will allow consumers and businesses to take full advantage of the next generation of wireless technology. This means better video and mixed reality for virtual interactions, more connected devices in healthcare and manufacturing, a more productive and agile remote workforce, and lots more. Join this important conversation to hear from five passionate experts as they discuss topics ranging from working with the FCC and how we'll take advantage of this new spectrum to how it all works, what it means for the enterprise, wireless security, and more. For more information on 6GHZ and Mary Brown's work with the FCC, check

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champions talk to Cisco’s Wireless Product Manager, Ankur Bhasin, about Wireless Resiliency, as in no longer waiting for scheduled down-time to deploy new Access Points or software updates. The discussion also covers the new Cisco DNA Center feature, User Defined Network (UDN), for use cases like dormitories or long-term hospital stays; as well as other Wireless resiliency topics. www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/w…dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion hosts Dan Kelcher, NTT Data Services, Enterprise Architecture Advisor Samuel Clements (twitter.com/samuel_clements), Presidio, Engineering Director, Office of the CTO, Mobility Guest Ankur Bhasin, Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Lauren Friedman (twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Listen as our Cisco Champions converse with Cisco’s Darryl Sladden about Cisco DNA Spaces as it expands the range of sensors beyond Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Learn how you can deploy sensors, tags and beacons at scale to drive business outcomes across the enterprise. www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion hosts Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), San Jose State University, Director of Network Services Denise Donohoe (twitter.com/LadyNetwkr), Cisco, Systems Architect Guests Darryl Sladden (twitter.com/darrylsj), Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Listen as our Cisco Champions converse with Cisco’s Darryl Sladden about Cisco DNA Spaces as it expands the range of sensors beyond Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Learn how you can deploy sensors, tags and beacons at scale to drive business outcomes across the enterprise. www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion hosts Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), San Jose State University, Director of Network Services Denise Donohoe (twitter.com/LadyNetwkr), Cisco, Systems Architect Guests Darryl Sladden (twitter.com/darrylsj), Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join our Cisco Champions discuss how an SD-WAN assists in the transformation to a Digital Business Model with Marcus Hacke, Founder and CEO of ngena, using an approach of Connectivity Platform as a Service. Due to the new demands and requirements, old network platforms are not scalable to support these new requirements and use cases, the discussion delves into how SD-WAN and ngena’s solution helps in fulfilling the new demands for this digital transformation, as well as challenges that are encountered during the migration and deployment. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Marcus Hacke (https://twitter.com/MarcusHacke), ngena, Founder and CEO Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program

Join our Cisco Champions as they have a conversation with Cisco’s Chuck Stickney of the Cisco DevNet Partner Ecosystem team. They discuss the difference between Partner Specialization vs. Career/Individual Certifications; how Partner Specialization helps partners and what is required to be part of the program; how the three (3) tiers differ; Business vs. Architectural specialization; and do partners need to have an existing software channel? Lastly, we answer the burning questions: Is “Soft Serve referring to Ice Cream or Software? And, will Paul Giblin come out of DevNet Certification retirement? Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco, Security Solutions Architect Guests Chuck Stickney (https://twitter.com/chuckstickney), Cisco, Cisco DevNet Partner Ecosystem Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join our Cisco Champions speak with Cisco’s Peter Jones and find out what his Ethernet Dream is, starting with some history on IT and how it relates to a vision of having all OT in the world under Ethernet and why. What problems would it solve that are specific to OT, like preventative maintenance challenges. Peter also discusses where the vision is currently, the latest challenges to move the vision, industry and standards, and whether its current status is a technology or evangelism problem. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden) MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guest Peter Jones (https://twitter.com/petergjones), Cisco, Distinguished Engineer Moderators Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program Amilee San Juan (https://twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join the Cisco Champions as they discuss what’s new with the Cisco Contact Center with Kurt Mey and Carlos Guadamuz. The discussion includes the integration of Voicea and CloudCherry acquisitions; Customer Experience Management; the use of AI/ML to listen, analyze and predict; leveraging of Cognitive Collaboration; the WebEx Contact Center Enterprise; the specialization use cases; and much more. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (@dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (@malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Kurt Mey (@kumey99), Cisco, Contact Center Business Development Manager Carlos Guadamuz, Cisco, Contact Center Business Development Manager Moderator Lauren Friedman (@lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champion talks to the Cisco Modeling Lab (CML) team about all things CML. The discussion addresses topics such as CML as an orchestration platform; the feedback that motivated the team to re-design CML and how it differs from the prior version; the reliability and robust functionality, as well as the provisions for growth and expansion; security and encryption; and licensing. Cisco Champion hosts Malcolm Booden (@malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Ralph Schmieder, Cisco, VIRL Technical Lead Simon Knight (@eskaytwo), Cisco, VIRL SW Engineer Vernon Palango (@vpalango), Cisco, VIRL/CML Product Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (@amileesan1), Cisco, EN Product Marketing Manager

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champions Radio are joined by Veronika Klauzova to discuss network security and how Cisco’s High Performance Firewall aid in protecting your network. The discussion covers how the firewall handles aspects like Performance, Security, Threat Intelligence, etc.; also what analytics are collected and how they are used; and more specifics and details on how firewall helps protect your network. Cisco Champion hosts Gert-Jan de Boer (https://twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo, CTO Artem Tkachov (https://twitter.com/ArtemTkachov), Philip Morris International, Infrastructure Architect Guests Veronika Klauzova (https://twitter.com/klauzova_i), Cisco, Security Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program