Cisco Podcast Network

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.
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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
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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

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.
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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
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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
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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

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!