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S6 E8: Talking Network Visibility, Operational Efficiency, and Cybersecurity with Jorge Ramirez

AB sits down with Jorge Ramirez, GM's Global Director Automation, Chief Manufacturing Cybersecurity Officer, to discuss how GM leverages Cisco technology extensively across its global manufacturing plants to enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and network visibility.

Shift Happens-Ep 11: From Buzz to Billions How AI + Cisco 360 Program Are Changing Everything

AI isn’t just buzz — it’s about to unleash 2,142 zettabytes of data (yep, that’s all the sand on all the beaches… times 2,142 🌊).
In this episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with Cassie Roach, Cisco’s Global VP of Cloud & AI Infrastructure Partner Sales, to unpack what this wave means for partners and how to ride it.
We cover:
⚡ From “proof of concept” AI to real, enterprise-scale deployment
🔐 Why trust + infrastructure = the foundation for AI adoption
💰 The $43B network refresh nobody should sleep on
🚀 How the Cisco 360 Partner Program helps partners stand out and own the moment
If you’re a partner, seller, or just trying to make sense of the AI gold rush — this one’s for you.
👉 Tap play and let’s make shift happen.

Cisco Tech Stories - ep 26 - Kendra’s SD-WAN war stories

In this episode, Kendra Dodson, a SD-WAN technical Leader in RTP Cisco TAC center tells us her stories about SD-WAN : from counter overflow, to packet overfragmentation or sudden config loss, she gives her tips and her thoughts on the future of WAN connections.

404 Script Not Found: Kat vs. WAN & LAN

Kat met Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.), and Ian has anxiety. We discuss sleep shows, and Kat rubbing shoulders with celebrities.
We then jump into tech talk all around networking - we're talking tech and not your friend circle, even if that is how ChatGPT explained it to Kat.
We dig into how the network was founded, Cisco's role in the development of the router (it's a love story), and if it played a role in us getting to the moon. Kat asked about how the network works, and then battles with understanding the difference between LAN and WAN and what her own home network looks like. Something for everyone this week!
If you want to check out all of Cisco's networking solutions for SMBs, you can find them here: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/networking/index.html

Shift Happens - Episode 10: AI, Authenticity, and the Biggest Partner Shift in 20 Years

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Stephen Tessitore, Cisco’s Global VP of Partner Marketing, to explore the “accidental” yet ambitious journey from sales to leading global partner marketing. Stephen shares how today’s marketing is being reshaped by AI, hyper-personalization, and brand differentiation — and why the Cisco 360 Partner Program represents the biggest shift (and opportunity) in partner programs in 20+ years.
From building authentic brands to balancing AI efficiency with human connection, this conversation offers practical insights for partners navigating change and rethinking their value in the market.

404 Script Not Found: Interview Tips

Kat's visiting pickle novelty shops, Ian is eating Chipotle too often and our Producer Alex is working overtime to keep us on track this week!
After Kat finally says something nice to Ian (only 22 episodes in...), we jump into our best interview tips - from proper preparation to closing with confidence, we share our best tips to help you ace your next big interview and get that dream job!!
If you are interested in a career at Cisco, check out opportunities here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers.html

Cisco SE Talks: Agentic AI & LLM Explained Featuring Dr. Gaurav Khanna, John Cuneo and Justin Perry

Just dropped: A new episode of Cisco SE Talks: Conversations on AI!
Join us as we’re excited to feature Cisco's Dr. Gaurav Khanna, John Cuneo, and Justin Perry as we explore the latest AI trends, including the impact of agentic AI, LLM models, and the future of AI in Networking - demystifying how Cisco AI is driving innovation in the evolving landscape of AI.
We’ll also dive deep in the Cisco + NVIDIA partnership – uniting two industry leaders to pioneer secure networking and AI solutions.
Don’t miss this one – As the AI conversation continues with Cisco leading the way!

Shift Happens - Episode 9: Customer First, Partner Always: Cisco’s Roadmap to Value

In this episode of Shift Happens, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Emma Carpenter, SVP of Recurring Revenue Acceleration at Cisco. From her global journey across Avaya, Palo Alto, and now Cisco, Emma shares how partners are the key to unlocking customer value in a recurring revenue world.
They dive into:
• Why transformation—not disruption—is the mindset shift we need
• How Cisco is enabling partners through the Customer Value Journey
• What the Cisco 360 Partner Program means for long-term success
If you're navigating Cisco's partner landscape or driving outcomes for your customers, this episode delivers the clarity and energy to keep moving forward.

Outage Patterns We’re Seeing in 2025: Navigating Complex Dependencies

When we looked at outages from the first half of 2025, we saw distinct patterns in how distributed systems failed. Consistent with our ongoing outage analysis, our data revealed a rise in subtle functional failures and service degradations where symptoms often seem disconnected from their root causes.
Tune in to hear more about our findings from 2025 outages so far, or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:46 The Impact of Agile Development
04:40 Hidden Functional Failures
08:04 Outages With Cascading Effects
11:52 Configuration-related Outages
12:39 Backend Issues
16:55 By the Numbers: 2025 Outage Trends
18:11 Get in Touch
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For additional insights, check out the links below:
- The Internet Report’s latest blog post: https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/internet-report-outage-patterns-in-2025?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy26q1_internetreport_q1fy26ep2_podcast
- The Guide to Next-generation Assurance: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy26q1_internetreport_q1fy26ep2_podcast
- Internet Outage Map: https://www.thousandeyes.com/outages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy26q1_internetreport_q1fy26ep2_podcast
- Internet Outages Timeline: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/internet-outages-timeline?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy26q1_internetreport_q1fy26ep2_podcast
- Internet Outage Survival Kit: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/the-internet-outage-survival-kit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy26q1_internetreport_q1fy26ep2_podcast
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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 InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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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

404 Script Not Found: Hybrid Work

We're back and start by learning that Kat's addicted to grapes, and would like this episode to be over quickly so she can get back to eating them.
We then jump in by sharing our own experiences working in a hybrid environment, and all the technology Cisco provides that make it seamless. We dovetail into a bit of computer networking (teasing a future episode...) before we get to smart buildings and how incredible a smart office is (not to brag). From improving user experiences to creating a more sustainable building - the possibilities are endless, even if our dogs probably wouldn't love it. The office should be a magnet not a mandate. Now just need to solve for the traffic for Ian (and keep Kat off the roads).
All in all, one of our smarter episodes!