Cisco Podcast Network

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
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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
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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 X: @thousandeyes
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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

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.