Connected Futures: A Cisco Podcast Exploring Business Innovation Insights

IT and business leaders are increasingly faced with the challenge of providing any user from any location on any device access to any information, all while keeping assets and users secure. These any-to-any connections are challenging the role and evolution of security controls and policies.   As the mobile endpoint becomes the new perimeter, how can organizations shape their mobility security policies to mitigate risk?   In this podcast episode, Cisco’s Gordon Thomson and Dimension Data’s Stefaan Hinderyckx, share their views on a holistic approach to secure enterprise mobility. The podcast also explores some of the biggest challenges and opportunities customers face as they deploy secure enterprise mobility solutions. For more about mobile security, join the conversation, #FutureOfMobility.  

With the recentexponential growth of mobile devices, it is hard not to look ahead for the next big thing that will transform technology as we know it.   The current hot topic is 5G. While most industry experts agree it is a ways off, there are obvious reasons for excitement including how it will impact the future of mobility, the Internet of Things and ultimately the Internet of Everything.   If 5G is all that it’s speculated to be, the mobility landscape will be in for a dramatic change, especially as businesses and organizations embrace all that 5G stands to offer such as ultra-fast network speeds and an increase in capacity.     In this podcast, Cisco's Stuart Taylor and Peter Jarich with Current Analysis will explore what 5G means for the growth of mobility, the network, mobile data and real-world connected mobile experiences. Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter, #FutureOfMobility.  

The dynamic between online, mobile and traditional brick and mortar stores is changing - there is a significant movement towards an omni-channel landscape driven by mobility. It's creating a purchase journey blended with a mix of physical and digital actions where the retailers can get even closer to the customer.     In this episode, Cisco's Rachael McBrearty and Doug Stephens, one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists discuss how mobility fits into an omnichannel retail experience and what this means for the future of retail and other industries. Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfMobility.  

As technology becomes smarter and capable of more connections and interactions, we will begin to see certain trends arise in the mobility industry. Trends such as, low-cost mobile devices will positively impact developing regions around the world, Internet of Things (IoT) partnerships will drive transformation of mobile networks and the proliferation of wearables will further increase the number of connected devices.  In this episode, Doug Webster, Vice President of Service Provider Marketing for Cisco and Chris Nicoll, head of Analysys Mason's Network Technologies and Enterprise and M2M research practices will discuss how these trends are shaping the future of mobility, and what they mean for executives in today’s business landscape. Be sure to follow @Cisco_Mobility on Twitter and join the conversation, #FutureOfMobility.