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The demands of AI workloads are reshaping Internet infrastructure, giving rise to a more distributed model and resulting in an increasingly complex service delivery chain for NetOps teams to manage. Tune in to the full episode to learn more or use the chapters below to skip to the sections that you find most interesting. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:53 How Internet Infrastructure Is Changing 02:24 Conv...

WHERE IS THE MONEY? The million dollar question that Kat and Ian cannot answer. Please leave a comment after minute 6 if you can answer this question for us. From here, your favorite duo hits the highlights on SMB pain points with marketing. From cost to time consumption, Kat and Ian debunk allll the myths for SMBs. AND if you're more interested in exactly what Cisco is selling, check it out here:...

In this episode, Tim Szigeti, Distinguished Engineer talks to us about Quantum computing, the latest progresses and what are the potential impact and opportunities it creates. We also discuss what is Cisco doing in the Quantum field.

We're back with Sammy Brenner (Cisco's US Public Sector Sales Director, NBD) for part two! Usually sequels are worse than the original, but this one may be better! We dive RIGHT in to how to network at work, how to (and how not to) get referrals into jobs and how to grow your career from three people all in different stages of their career and journey. Grow where you are, even if you're old like I...

During complex infrastructure outages, an initial issue can often have a ripple effect, creating a web of problems to resolve. Explore how this phenomenon appeared to play out during the October 20 AWS outage and also unpack other recent outage events. ——— CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:58 AWS Outage 05:24 Microsoft Azure Front Door Outage 08:00 Microsoft-AT&T Service Disruption 09:34 YouTube Outage 10:5...

Golden minds and golden interview tips this week, as Ian and Kat are joined by Cisco's US Public Sector Sales Director Sammy Brenner for all her best interview tips (after we get through talking supplements and subscriptions...bear with us)! Sammy shares her career journey (starting at 5:10 in) before we segue into into interview icks, tips and best practices (7:17 in). From being dressing for suc...

Kat's on the road, and in a haunted hotel...which begs the question: do you believe in ghosts? We segue (beautifully) into talking about the cloud at 5:05 into the episode if the ethereal doesn't do it for you. From dispelling common myths to highlighting benefits for small businesses, we've got you covered. We all use it every day, possibly without knowing it. Kat even makes this about Cisco at 1...

We’re LIVE with the latest episode of "Cisco SE Talks": AI Services delivered by Cisco and Presidio. Joining me on this episode, we’re thrilled to bring in Michael Byrne (VP, Solution Strategy), Aaron Kierpaul (SE and AI Champion, Presidio) and Gilbert Rivera (Solutions Architect Manager, Presidio) as we break down the powerful Cisco + Presidio partnership and share proven strategies for overcomin...

We're rewinding to where it all began - the bold conversations that sparked a movement. 💫 This "Best Of…" edition revisits the insights and collaboration that built the foundation for Cisco's partner transformation and the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program. Featuring Elisabeth DeDobbeleer, Rhonda Henley, Jason Gallo, Sharon Price, and Ken Seitz, this episode explores: 🌍 How co-design becam...

Backend-related outages were somewhat of a theme during the first half of 2025 and this trend seems to be continuing. In recent weeks, we’ve seen several service disruptions that appeared connected to backend issues, affecting organizations including a social media platform, an Australian bank, and a major airline. These incidents offer valuable insights into the typical characteristics of backend...

Kat and Ian are BACK! To the US, to work, to 404. This episode starts with a quick (?) debrief on both of their travels - our hosts were having a delayed Euro Summer, if you will. Kat asks Ian if he won the Berlin marathon, and Ian inquires about Swiss weddings. If you were hoping for a bit more educational content, head to the very end where the two tease a discussion on events marketing, and as...

What does it take to build durable growth in a $5.4 trillion tech market? 💡 In this episode, Jeff Edwards sits down with Gwendolyn Brantley, Cisco’s Director of Software & Service Sales for the Americas Partner Organization, to explore how AI, ecosystem partnerships, and premium services are reshaping the way customers buy, consume, and renew technology. 🎙️ Key takeaways: • How AI and complexity...

The AI landscape is akin to the Wild West right now. There are so many solutions on the market, and it can be hard for SMBs to know which ones are secure and which can best support their internal systems. Many SMBs need an experienced guide that can navigate this rapidly evolving industry. I'm joined by Dustin Holub, Director of Solutions Architecture at Technology Group Solutions, a Cisco Partner...

Kat’s addicted to…work. Which begs the question of if you would go to work still if you win the lottery? We talk about what we would buy if we did, and then talk about Ian's wedding attire choices. If you’re here to learn about AI, we start that at about 4:53 in. We share our own personal use cases, best practices and tips – from meal prepping to learning new languages, AI has something for everyo...

AB sits down with Snorre Kjesbu, SVP & GM of Employee Experience at Cisco, for a great conversation on a variety of topics such as the value of AI-powered collaboration in the workplace; unifying devices, spaces, and workflows to enhance employees’ day-to-day experience; and how Cisco is helping organizations prepare for the future with a platform that simplifies management, future-proofs investme...

In this episode, Frederic Detienne, a Distinguished Cisco CX Engineer takes us through the evolution of cryptography in IT, the latest changes and challenges as well as the quantum problem and post-quantum cryptography.

Just as a detective must gather clues and consider all the evidence, ITOps teams investigating an outage must consider all available data points in context to understand where system failures likely occurred. Recent outages that impacted Starlink and Google Maps SDKs powerfully illustrated this point. Tune in to learn more about these incidents and also get an update on the September Red Sea cable...

We're back with another power-packed highlight reel of our favorite conversations. In this episode, Jeff revisits big shifts shaping the partner + customer ecosystem: 🦸 Managed Services as the #1 driver of profitability 💡 The Customer Value Journey redefining outcomes 🤖 AI in marketing-finding balance between machine + human touch 🚚 Distribution as a growth lever, not just "pick, pack, and shi...

Ian needs to vent - are we surprised? Welcome back to another episode of 404 Script Not Found where Kat and Ian provide recommendations for being a better colleague and, as always, encouragement around improving travel etiquette. The two are fired up and ready to give opinions, so sit back and enjoy. AND if you're more interested in how Cisco can help you minimize work icks, check it out here: htt...

Bold Moves, Big Opportunities! AI isn’t just the future—it’s here, reshaping everything from networks to security to customer experience. In this special “Best-Of…” edition, we revisit the most powerful conversations with Cisco leaders who are redefining what’s possible. 💡 Highlights include: • The $43B network refresh opportunity (Rakesh Samtani) • Cutting through tool sprawl in security (Alison...

Gain insights on the Red Sea subsea cable cuts; connectivity issues in China; and other recent service disruptions at Verizon, Google, and Mailchimp. ——— CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 Red Sea Cable Cuts 05:35 Connectivity Issues in China 09:20 Verizon 10:46 Google 12:08 Mailchimp 13:05 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 15:07 Get in Touch ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guest...

Change is never easy… but it’s where the magic happens. In this special edition of Shift Happens, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Rhonda Henley live from Las Vegas at Cisco GSX 🎰 to unpack the evolution of Cisco the Cisco 360 Partner Program and what it means for partners, growth, and trust in times of transformation. You’ll hear about: • 🔄 Why change feels messy (aka “sausage-making”) but lead...

20,000 people. One huge transformation. Live from Cisco GSX in Las Vegas 🎰, Jeff Edwards sits down with Jose Van Dijk, who leads the EMEA Partner Organization, to talk about the Cisco 360 Partner Program and what this evolution means for partners navigating change. You’ll hear about: • 🔄 How partners across EMEA are adapting to Cisco 360 Partner Program • 💡 Why simplifying the program unlocks n...

The APJC theater is on the rise 🌏. In this episode of Shift Happens, Jeff Edwards sits down with Kartika Prihadi at GSX to unpack how the Cisco 360 Partner Program is reshaping opportunities for partners across Asia Pacific. ✨ You’ll hear about: • 🤝 Co-designing the 360 Partner Program with partners, not for them • 💰 Profitability clinics + data-driven growth plays • 🚀 How APJC partners are l...

Welcome to Kat's New Hire Training! And if you yourself need a refresher on marketing and sales interlock, this is the episode for you. Kat and Ian start the show with a quick debate on the worst day of work in the calendar year...Kat's vote is the day after Labor Day, Ian argues for the day after the Super Bowl - drop your vote below. From there, class is in session, and Ian gives Kat a crash cou...