This paper explores the capabilites of unified communications and provides examples of how exploration and production companies use convergence in communications to best advantage to allow data, voice, and video collaboration between experts and explore the value that it brings. It includes various case examples of where...
Published: Apr 24, 2013
“Bring your own device” (BYOD) is the new mantra of employees who are empowered to innovate the way they work, using the technology tools they prefer. This growing trend has been well-documented.
In our original research on BYOD, described in “BYOD: A Global Perspective,” the Cisco Internet...
Published: Jan 16, 2014
This paper will explore a number of enterprise trends that we have observed over the previous twelve months. After a brief UCaaS market overview and review of the value propositions of today’s cloud providers, the paper will explore the key trends within the enterprise that are proving successful for realizing actual...
Published: Jan 20, 2014
Desktop and application virtualization are increasingly popular approaches that organizations use to reduce desktop IT costs, improve efficiency, increase control, and expand connectivity. With virtual desktops, users can access their desktops hosted on data center servers through thin clients, smartphones, and other devices....
Published: Jan 24, 2014
As part of a five-year strategic plan, the university’s “Open Kingdom” project aims to create a consistent user experience across the Uxbridge campus, including the provision of wireless network access.
This last issue became critical in the summer of 2012, when the Students Union body insisted on...
Published: Oct 18, 2013
Cisco strives to update and enhance SBA guides on a regular basis. As we develop a series of SBA guides, we test them together, as a complete system. To ensure the mutual compatibility of designs in Cisco SBA guides, you should use guides that belong to the same series. The Release Notes for a series provides a summary...
Published: Aug 21, 2014
The next-generation workplace is all about mobility. With more Internet-connected mobile devices than people in the world in 2013, it has become more apparent that IT must provide seamless connectivity to every class of user - employees, contractors, guests and even customers - appropriate to their role and type of device....
Published: May 21, 2013
Now, tens of thousands of enterprises and SMBs deploy WAN optimization solutions. The use cases span branch offices, mobile workers, data centers, and private and public clouds. And solutions are available as a stand-alone product or as a managed offering from system integrators, service providers, and value-added resellers. ...
Published: Aug 22, 2014
This whitepaper explains that USB drives have been used to transport viruses and malware, both on purpose and accidentally.
The paper explains that no manually handling of files, such as with USB drives, is unnecessary when you set up a secure network architecture using five zones of protection. You can transfer files...
Published: Mar 27, 2014
FlexPod Datacenter improves business agility by providing application and data mobility and by accelerating SAP® lifecycle management. Integrated data protection across the entire stack helps increase the availability of cloud for SAP, and secure multi-tenancy delivers isolated SAP landscapes for various use cases. ...
Published: Apr 14, 2014
When organizations talk about improving their technology return on investment (ROI), they typically are referring to their investments in hardware or software, but in fact, the greatest opportunity to increase your technology return may come from improving the productivity of your data center IT staff.
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Published: Jan 16, 2014
What have savvy brand marketers and social media strategists learned recently? Here’s a quick wrap-up of significant network trends, consumer behaviors, and brand results.
Published: Mar 04, 2014
MacArthur Corporation is a distributor of roofing, siding, HVAC, and other building materials for residential and commercial construction.
With a basic hub-and-spoke architecture, MacArthur’s network connects the remote sites to the company’s data center in St. Paul for access to all enterprise resource...
Published: Jun 16, 2014
Giving students, faculty, and administrators access to resources through their mobile devices can improve learning—but leave your network vulnerable, too. See how a security assessment can help your team address key policy, security, and management concerns—before you deploy.
Published: Oct 18, 2013