Cisco Podcast Network

How ThousandEyes is Bringing the Super Fuel to a Powerful Platform

In this episode, host Brandon Copeland (Head of Global Channel Marketing) is joined by Craig Vario (Head of Global Channel Sales) and Shane Paola (Director of Managed Services GTM), where they discuss what the new ThousandEyes and Meraki Integration means for partners, how to start the conversation within your organization on implementing ThousandEyes and how our Channel Team can support you in building practices with us around the wider Cisco portfolio and beyond.
Stay until the end of the episode to find out how our executives landed into the world of technology.
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Tech Stories - ep 04 - 99 problems and an RMA is one

We interview Distringuished Engineer Ramses Smeyers from CX Datacenter who tells us two stories. In one, dozens of RMAs are done for a UCS server and each one makes the problem a little worse. In the other, Ramses prevents ACI to be released on time because it doesn't work in his lab. We also get his feelings about the Cloudization of this world.

Episode 33: Partner Summit 2023 - Greater Together!

Scott Schell is joined by CX Marketing and Communications Director Amy Blanchard to provide a preview of Partner Summit 2023. Learn about the theme- Greater Together - and CX's presence at this partner event. You can participate in person or view virtually. Check-out CX Partner SuccessHub for more information. (https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/successhub.html)

Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 48. If single-mode fiber seems like magic to you, listen to this (5 of 8)

Single-mode fiber transformed telecommunications in the 1970s and 1980s by raising the ceiling for communication bandwidth over transoceanic distances. It took years of R&D to get there though. Remember, we’re sending light through tens of kilometers of glass without regeneration. Imagine how pure the glass of an 80km thick window needs to be in order to see through it!
In Episode 48, we continue our conversation with Roshene McCool, expert in fiber networks for telecommunications & scientific instrumentation at Corning Optical Communications. We continue with fiber density and bend resilience.
– Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager
Roshene McCool is the Senior Market and Technology Development Manager for Corning Optical Fiber and Cable, specialising in single-mode fiber and access networks. She provides technical and market insight for Corning’s global fiber and cable product line management teams. Roshene has 30 years of experience in engineering and optical communications systems and subsystems, including many years designing networks for advanced radio telescopes. Roshene has held project management and coordination lead roles in diverse teams throughout her career.
Roshene is the acting chair of the Women in Fiber Committee for the FTTH Council Europe and is the winner of the Corning Optical Communications “ You make a difference” award, 2022 for her leadership of diversity initiatives in Corning.
Roshene holds a Masters Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and is a chartered member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Related links
Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/
Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop
Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/
Additional resources
Cisco Optics Podcast: https://optics.podcastpage.io/
Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog
Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen
Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics
Music credits
Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html
Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

S4 E8: Talking Cybersecurity with Dr. Magda Chelly and David Bombal

Join AB as he chats with two incredibly influential cybersecurity minds in the industry, Dr. Magda Chelly and David Bombal. This fun, spirited, and engaging conversation explores the life journeys of each guest and covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics including AI, the importance of diversity within cybersecurity, how to better prepare for a cybersecurity career, effective use of social media to market yourself, and so much more.

Episode 32: Providing Financial Solutions with Cisco Capital

Scott Schell and John Sullivan discuss the financial programs offered by Cisco Capital and the benefits to the customer. Working with Cisco Capital and Partners, customers can customize the best financial solutions for their individual situation.

Episode 13: All about Digital Transformation and Software Defined Infrastructure

The Cisco Tech Insiders turned 2! Thank you for joining us on this journey and tuning in to the different episodes. This episode is unique for the topic and the guest speakers. Our seasoned host, Shaun Roberts, is joined by Tony Hopson (Director, Strategic Partner Business Development, Cisco) and Subodh Kaushik (Senior Director - GTM Sales, Software and Support Services, NTT DATA) to talk about enterprises’ fast-paced digital transformation needs and how NTT’s Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) offers a ready advantage with an automated services platform that maximizes the value of Cisco technology investments. NTT and Cisco deliver a single source solution for the operational management of customers’ infrastructures, simplifying and consolidating the support of multiple license types providing insights and recommendations, so they benefit from subscription-based licensing.  The service portal features a digital wallet for enhanced visibility across Cisco and multi-vendor license estates, enabling cost and operational efficiencies throughout the software lifecycle. Listen to learn more!
Interested in learning more about how Cisco and NTT DATA can help you accelerate the modernization of your infrastructure and drive the adoption and ROI for subscription-based solutions?
For more information, visit the NTT Software Lifecycle Services page: https://services.global.ntt/en-gb/services-and-products/software-defined-infrastructure-services/software-lifecycle-services?dtid=oblgzzz000659
LinkedIn Profiles:
Tony Hopson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-hopson-6549bb17/
Subodh Kaushik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subodhkaushik/
Shaun Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srobertsmba/

Rhonda Henley | Level Up Your Career: How to better understand your personal brand

This episode features Rhonda Henley, Cisco’s Vice President for the America’s Partner Organization. She leads partners across the U.S., Canada and Latin America representing the America’s primary route to market and accounting for over 90% of Cisco’s approximate $50B annual revenue.
Rhonda holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from the American University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She is a huge proponent of developing talent, and is an active coach, mentor, and sponsor to many high potential individuals. In this episode she shares lessons on how to develop a personal brand, an organization’s brand, and ways to be more intentional in building out a network of mentors and sponsors in your career.

Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 47. If single-mode fiber seems like magic to you, listen to this (4 of 8)

Single-mode fiber transformed telecommunications in the 1970s and 1980s by raising the ceiling for communication bandwidth over transoceanic distances. It took years of R&D to get there though. Remember, we’re sending light through tens of kilometers of glass without regeneration. Imagine how pure the glass of an 80km thick window needs to be in order to see through it!
In Episode 47, we continue our conversation with Roshene McCool, expert in fiber networks for telecommunications & scientific instrumentation at Corning Optical Communications. We get into fiber cabling, connectivity, and density.
– Pat Chou, Cisco Optics Product Manager
Roshene McCool is the Senior Market and Technology Development Manager for Corning Optical Fiber and Cable, specialising in single-mode fiber and access networks. She provides technical and market insight for Corning’s global fiber and cable product line management teams. Roshene has 30 years of experience in engineering and optical communications systems and subsystems, including many years designing networks for advanced radio telescopes. Roshene has held project management and coordination lead roles in diverse teams throughout her career.
Roshene is the acting chair of the Women in Fiber Committee for the FTTH Council Europe and is the winner of the Corning Optical Communications “ You make a difference” award, 2022 for her leadership of diversity initiatives in Corning.
Roshene holds a Masters Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and is a chartered member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Related links
Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/
Cisco Optics-to-Optics Interoperability Matrix: https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/iop
Cisco Optics Product Information: https://copi.cisco.com/
Additional resources
Cisco Optics Podcast: https://optics.podcastpage.io/
Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/ciscoopticsblog
Cisco Optics YouTube playlist: http://cs.co/9008BlQen
Cisco Optics landing page: cisco.com/go/optics
Music credits
Sunny Morning by FSM Team | https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.fsm-team.html
Upbeat by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

Episode 31: Cisco’s End-to-End Selling Motion with Partners

Scott Schell is joined by Dairen Shelton, the Global Leader of Cisco's End-to-End Selling Methods for Partners. They discuss the relationship between Cisco Sales and Partners, and how it generates positive customer outcomes.