Welcome to the Insider Series for Networking Podcast! Each episode of this podcast series explores the latest innovations and trends in networking, featuring Cisco engineers, product developers, technical experts, and more. Become a network insider today, by following on your favorite podcast app!

Cisco  Nexus Cloud gives organizations a new way of deploying, managing, and operating their Cisco Nexus networks with simplicity, visibility, and sustainability. Listen to this episode to hear the experts discuss cloud networking, how Nexus Cloud benefits organizations, the differences between Nexus Cloud and Nexus Dashboard, and more! Learn more here: Nexus Cloud webpage: cisco.com/go/nexuscloud Introducing Nexus Cloud webinar on-demand: https://engage2demand.cisco.com/LP=30722 Host: Jenine Black, Cisco, Networking and Cloud Events Marketing Specialist Guests: Thomas Scheibe, Vice President of Product Management, Cisco Cloud Networking Azeem Suleman, Director of Product Management, Cisco Cloud Networking

Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) is a wireless communication protocol that can be used to show the precise location of an object. At the forefront of this technology, Cisco and GeoPlan are working together to provide a UWB micro-location solution, one that can deliver up to 3cm location accuracy. This episode features a guest host, Brett Shore, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco and two Ultra-Wide Band tech experts Jerome Henry, Wireless Research Engineer, Cisco and Jason Kim, CEO, GeoPlan Korea. They discuss how UWB differs from other location tracking technologies, its current use cases, Cisco and GeoPlan’s innovative partnership, and more! Contact your Cisco account manager for more information on UWB micro-location solutions and to learn more, visit the links below: - Visit GeoPlan’s website: https://www.geoplan.com - Check out Cisco’s Wireless solutions: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/index.html

In the era of hybrid work, business works best in the cloud. As employees work from home, in the office, and in between, they use more mobile devices, more enterprise apps, and more bandwidth. To meet these evolving demands, Cisco provides the power of choice. Listen to this podcast episode to learn about Cisco’s cloud-managed Catalyst solution with technical experts Shail Talati, Senior Product Management, Network Experiences and Joe Aronow, Senior Manager, Core Product Initiatives, Cisco Meraki. Talk to your Cisco account manager for more information on the new Access Points, and: - Watch the Insider Series for Networking webinar: https://engage2demand.cisco.com/LP=30068 - View the Cloud monitoring quick start guide: https://meraki.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cloud-monitoring-quickstart-guide.pdf - Read the Cloud-Managed Catalyst Infographic: https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/solutions/enterprise-networks/nb-06-cloud-managed-catalyst-infograph.html?oid=ifgswt029375

Is your company equipped to empower hybrid work experiences at home, in the office, or anywhere? This new era of work requires a new approach, one that enables you to safely welcome workers back into their workplaces, while enabling flexible operational models. In this episode, I am joined by a panel of experts, including Bob Cicero, Cisco Americas Smart Building Leader; David Robinson, MechoShade Director of Automation; Dwight Stewart, Igor Founder; Giovanni Frezza, Molex Director Digital Enterprise and IoT Solutions; and Dannion Smith, Teknion Director of Ergonomic Initiatives to learn about the exciting potential of smart building technology. In our discussion, they define smart buildings, outline the making of Cisco’s very own Penn 1 office in Manhattan, discuss meeting sustainability goals, and more! To learn more about Cisco Penn 1 office, the companies mentioned in the episode, and smart building technology check out the resources below: - Cisco Penn One virtual reality experience: cs.co/penn1 - Cisco Smart buildings: cs.co/smartbuilding - Molex: https://www.molexces.com/coresync/ - MechoShade: https://www.mechoshade.com/solutions/poe/ - Igor: www.igor-tech.com - Teknion: teknion.com/poe - Teknion table animation: https://www.teknion.com/workwell#section-PoE-lzVNCz1n46

Do you know what a good Secure Services Access Edge (SASE) strategy is and what it can provide? A good SASE strategy provides secure access from edge to edge - including data center, remote offices, roaming users, and beyond. With increases in hybrid work and hybrid cloud adoption, securing the perimeter has become more challenging and important over the years. Listen to this podcast episode featuring Cisco SASE experts Rohan Naggi and Yuval Yatskan to learn about the reasons for a SASE strategy, how it works with SD-WAN, and how to be successful in the adoption of SASE. For more information on SASE read the new chapter of the Global Networking Trends Report Special Edition: The State of SASE (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/2022-networking-report-preview.html) and visit the links below: - What is SASE: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/sase.html - Register for Cisco Live and attend the session “Why SD-WAN is Essential for SASE Success”: https://www.ciscolive.com/global.html

SD-WAN has evolved to connect hybrid workforces to applications deployed across multiple cloud and data centers. With the importance that comes with this complex connection, SD-WAN analytics solutions are essential for business success. In this episode, dive into a discussion on SD-WAN and the latest release of Cisco vAnalytics with Cisco experts Robert Tang and Deepak Kothari, plus a member of the Cisco Insider Advocate Community (formerly known as The Gateway), Amit Gumber, a Senior Consultant at HCL Technologies Ltd. They go through the importance of SD-WAN from an IT professional perspective, how SD-WAN analytics solutions can help improve user experience, and the new release of Cisco vAnalytics. For more information, check out the links below: - Visit the new SD-WAN analytics page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/sd-wan-analytics/index.html - Watch this video on vAnalytics: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/sd-wan-analytics/index.html?socialshare=video-vanalytics-demo&dtid=osscdc000283 - Register for Cisco Live and attend the Product or Strategy Overview session Transform Network Operations Using Secure Connectivity with Intelligent Insights on Tuesday June 14th at 1pm: https://www.ciscolive.com/global.html If you use Cisco products and solutions, have your voice heard! Learn more about the Cisco Insider Advocate community here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/cisco-insider/advocacy.html. And join here: https://gateway.cisco.com/join/NetworkingInsiderPodcast

Do you need a network that offers the scale, security, and manageability needed to support the demands of hybrid work? Join us to learn about the new extension of the Catalyst 9000 switching family, the Catalyst 9000X models. The Catalyst 9000X models have been specifically designed for greater operational flexibility and scale, while providing a more secure experience. In this episode, I am joined by Cisco Networking Technical Experts Siddharth Krishna and Shawn Wargo. Listen as they outline the capabilities and features of the new Catalyst 9000X models, how they benefit your hybrid working environment, and steps you can take to transform your network to support your hybrid work initiatives. Watch the recording of the Insider Series for Networking Webinar Power Hybrid Work with New Cisco Catalyst 9000X Switches (https://engage2demand.cisco.com/LP=29773), and for more resources, please visit: - Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switching Family: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/switches/catalyst-9000-switches/index.html - Benefits of Upgrading to Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/nb-06-upgrading-cat-9000-cte-en.html?oid=gidswt027707 - Catalyst 9000 At-a-Glance: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9000/nb-09-cat-9k-aag-cte-en.html?oid=aagen001436 - Catalyst 9000 FAQ: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9000/nb-06-cat9k-swit-plat-faq-cte-en.html

Around the world, we have been seeing more remote workers than ever before and the network has been asked to keep up. IT teams need advanced tools to help them gain visibility into the network so they can continue to mitigate issues before a user can feel its impact. In this episode, my colleagues, Robert Tang and Mike Hicks talk through the integration of Cisco SD-WAN and ThousandEyes. They also dive into the benefits, advantages, use cases, as well as some steps you can take to get started. For more resources, please visit: ThousandEyes 15- Day Free Trial: https://www.thousandeyes.com/signup/ Enriching SD-WAN Visibility with Cisco ThousandEyes Internet and Cloud Intelligence: http://cs.co/9009KHcWt

We are all working from anywhere and everywhere there is a wi-fi signal. Remote work is becoming more and more normal and as a result the workforce is transforming. There's a new challenge that comes with that kind of transformation. In this episode, hear from Prashanth Shenoy, VP of Marketing, Enterprise Networking and Cloud, and Phil Maynard, Director of Product Management, Network as a Service, as they have a candid and insightful discussion on key findings in the new 2022 Cisco Global Networking Trends Report: The Rise of NaaS. You’ll learn how other networking professionals are thinking about this emerging model and get some practical guidance on ways to get started if indeed NaaS is a right fit for your networking strategy. For more resources, please visit: Download the 2022 Global Networking Trends Report: cisco.com/go/networkingtrends For more of a deep dive into the report, check out the 2022 GNT Report Webinar: https://engage2demand.cisco.com/LP=27946 and the #CiscoChat: https://video.cisco.com/video/6280978290001