Beyond the Network with Cisco IT

There are problems lurking in networking and computer rooms around the world. Messy data cabling, discarded litter or random junk that simply shouldn’t be in a space for communication equipment. One company is using a surprisingly simple mix of plug-and-play technology and good operational processes to ensure that thousands of these often-overlooked spaces get the oversight they deserve.

Small sites, big responsibilities, many hats. Find out why a day in the life of a Regional IT employee is never dull.

Smart fitting rooms. Data analytics that improve customer service. No checkout lines. Hear how an outdated employee store was transformed into the retail store of the future.

Few people come to IT looking to improve their business acumen or to hear management tips and career advice. And yet, those elements are at the core of a conference program that has sold out every year since it began in 2010. Discover why.

What’s the key to ensuring great employee experiences, especially for companies with vastly different job roles and work environments, and why does it matter?

Learn about the two technologies one IT company is using to lower connectivity costs, upgrade devices easier, and improve experience of its end users.

What Cisco learned from surveying 3,200 security leaders around the world and how it’s IT organization approaches cyber risks internally.

What is customer zero and how Cisco is using the approach to improve the experience of their customers and transform IT.

There’s no greater equalizer than education. In the age of technology, a college degree is a must-have to succeed professionally. That’s why Cisco has partnered with a San Jose high school to help underserved communities with the educational tools to succeed in the classroom and the boardroom. People with a college degree will make on average $1 million more in their careers than those without a degree. That’s why at Cristo Rey High School, the focus is on preparing students to graduate and go to college. The school’s 455 student body is a majority Latino. Last year, 99 percent of seniors graduated, 98 percent of those Cristo Rey graduates enrolled in college. Students learn not just math and science, they learn about information technology. They drive projects, giving presentations and experience what it will be like to work at Cisco or any other company. Being born in an underserved community, “It doesn’t have to be another sad story.”

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Cisco IT’s Data Center Day. Discover the importance of a multi-cloud strategy, why Cisco technologists take time away from their jobs to host this event, and what happens when things go wrong.

The future of many industries rests on technology – manufacturing, medicine, transportation, even the food industry – and as with most industries, evolution, change, and disruption enables them to forge forward, to stay competitive, and ultimately reshape the foundations and footprints for the next generation.

A roomful of electronics critical to your business will be powering down in 3… 2… 1…

Take a listen behind the scenes with our team and learn about the upcoming season.

How is IT creating a shared future and what is the role of CIO in the ever-changing tech industry? CIOs talk digital transformation, the challenges facing IT, and possible solutions to retaining a competitive advantage.