Cisco Champion Radio

Listen as our Cisco Champions converse with Cisco’s Darryl Sladden about Cisco DNA Spaces as it expands the range of sensors beyond Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Learn how you can deploy sensors, tags and beacons at scale to drive business outcomes across the enterprise. www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion hosts Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), San Jose State University, Director of Network Services Denise Donohoe (twitter.com/LadyNetwkr), Cisco, Systems Architect Guests Darryl Sladden (twitter.com/darrylsj), Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Listen as our Cisco Champions converse with Cisco’s Darryl Sladden about Cisco DNA Spaces as it expands the range of sensors beyond Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Learn how you can deploy sensors, tags and beacons at scale to drive business outcomes across the enterprise. www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…dtid=opdcsnc001469 Cisco Champion hosts Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), San Jose State University, Director of Network Services Denise Donohoe (twitter.com/LadyNetwkr), Cisco, Systems Architect Guests Darryl Sladden (twitter.com/darrylsj), Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join our Cisco Champions discuss how an SD-WAN assists in the transformation to a Digital Business Model with Marcus Hacke, Founder and CEO of ngena, using an approach of Connectivity Platform as a Service. Due to the new demands and requirements, old network platforms are not scalable to support these new requirements and use cases, the discussion delves into how SD-WAN and ngena’s solution helps in fulfilling the new demands for this digital transformation, as well as challenges that are encountered during the migration and deployment. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Marcus Hacke (https://twitter.com/MarcusHacke), ngena, Founder and CEO Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program

Join our Cisco Champions as they have a conversation with Cisco’s Chuck Stickney of the Cisco DevNet Partner Ecosystem team. They discuss the difference between Partner Specialization vs. Career/Individual Certifications; how Partner Specialization helps partners and what is required to be part of the program; how the three (3) tiers differ; Business vs. Architectural specialization; and do partners need to have an existing software channel? Lastly, we answer the burning questions: Is “Soft Serve referring to Ice Cream or Software? And, will Paul Giblin come out of DevNet Certification retirement? Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco, Security Solutions Architect Guests Chuck Stickney (https://twitter.com/chuckstickney), Cisco, Cisco DevNet Partner Ecosystem Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join our Cisco Champions speak with Cisco’s Peter Jones and find out what his Ethernet Dream is, starting with some history on IT and how it relates to a vision of having all OT in the world under Ethernet and why. What problems would it solve that are specific to OT, like preventative maintenance challenges. Peter also discusses where the vision is currently, the latest challenges to move the vision, industry and standards, and whether its current status is a technology or evangelism problem. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden) MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guest Peter Jones (https://twitter.com/petergjones), Cisco, Distinguished Engineer Moderators Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program Amilee San Juan (https://twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Join the Cisco Champions as they discuss what’s new with the Cisco Contact Center with Kurt Mey and Carlos Guadamuz. The discussion includes the integration of Voicea and CloudCherry acquisitions; Customer Experience Management; the use of AI/ML to listen, analyze and predict; leveraging of Cognitive Collaboration; the WebEx Contact Center Enterprise; the specialization use cases; and much more. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (@dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (@malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Kurt Mey (@kumey99), Cisco, Contact Center Business Development Manager Carlos Guadamuz, Cisco, Contact Center Business Development Manager Moderator Lauren Friedman (@lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champion talks to the Cisco Modeling Lab (CML) team about all things CML. The discussion addresses topics such as CML as an orchestration platform; the feedback that motivated the team to re-design CML and how it differs from the prior version; the reliability and robust functionality, as well as the provisions for growth and expansion; security and encryption; and licensing. Cisco Champion hosts Malcolm Booden (@malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guests Ralph Schmieder, Cisco, VIRL Technical Lead Simon Knight (@eskaytwo), Cisco, VIRL SW Engineer Vernon Palango (@vpalango), Cisco, VIRL/CML Product Manager Moderator Amilee San Juan (@amileesan1), Cisco, EN Product Marketing Manager

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champions Radio are joined by Veronika Klauzova to discuss network security and how Cisco’s High Performance Firewall aid in protecting your network. The discussion covers how the firewall handles aspects like Performance, Security, Threat Intelligence, etc.; also what analytics are collected and how they are used; and more specifics and details on how firewall helps protect your network. Cisco Champion hosts Gert-Jan de Boer (https://twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo, CTO Artem Tkachov (https://twitter.com/ArtemTkachov), Philip Morris International, Infrastructure Architect Guests Veronika Klauzova (https://twitter.com/klauzova_i), Cisco, Security Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

Listen to Cisco’s Chris Riviere and BlueCat’s Brian Shorland describe Cisco’s Umbrella and BlueCat’s DNS Edge technology synergistic partnership. The discussion includes how Cisco’s Umbrella and BlueCat’s DNS Edge technology products integrate and enable functionality such as DNS profiling and mining of network information, like phishing emails, adult content, malicious infrastructure, etc., using DNS to add extra layers of security, and more! Cisco Champion hosts Jody Lemoine (https://twitter.com/ghostinthenet), Tish Co, Network Architect David Penaloza (https://twitter.com/davidsamuelps), Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Lead Network Consulting Engineer Guests Chris Riviere (https://twitter.com/rivimont), Cisco, Technical Solutions Engineer Brian Shorland, BlueCat, Director, Product Management Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, Valeria Scribanti discusses Cisco’s Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with our Cisco Champions. The discussion delves into what is AMP, an Endpoint Security Solution, and the differences between EPP and EDR and how they are related to AMP. Does AMP resolve conflicts with other anti-virus offerings on an endpoint? And, how does AMP address an endpoint that has been compromised or infected and collect data and analytics. Cisco Champion hosts David Penaloza (https://twitter.com/davidsamuelps), Verizon, Lead Network Consulting Engineer Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco Security Solutions Architect Guests Valeria Scribanti (https://twitter.com/VaScribanti), Cisco, Security System Engineer Moderators Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program Ashley Kruger, Cisco EN Product Marketing Manager

Take a listen as our Cisco Champions have a spirited discussion with Fred Niehaus about the difference between WiFi 5 and WiFi 6, as well as what WiFi 6 is and the problems WiFi 6 is trying to solve. Also, how does the Cisco Catalyst APs address those issues, along with some of the current limitations of WiFi 6. Cisco Champion hosts Amr Nasher (https://twitter.com/Amr_Nasher) Twaasol, Business Development Manager Sebastian Leuser (https://twitter.com/sleuser), T-Systems International GmbH, Senior System Engineer Pieter-Jan Nefkens (https://twitter.com/pjnef), Nefkens Advies, Consultant Guests Fred Niehaus (https://twitter.com/ohiofred), Cisco Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Champions have a discussion with Kevin Egan to discuss UCS Architecture and some of the interesting things going on with the UCS portfolio. Additionally, the discussion covers some of the features and functionality of the UCS Integration that partners and customers are taking advantage of, as well as some cool things Cisco is doing with NVIDIA. Cisco Champion Hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Guest Kevin Egan (https://twitter.com/BigIrishK), Cisco Director Compute System Group Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, Peter Paluch and Denise Fishburne chat with our Cisco Champions about the new CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam. Attempts to get the answers to the exam were unsuccessful, but Peter and Denise did explain the entire process they used to determine and create the new exams, as well as the logic behind those decisions. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect David Penaloza (https://twitter.com/davidsamuelps), Verizon, Lead Network Consulting Engineer Mir Hossein Mirghassemi (https://twitter.com/PacketRoute), Itron, Principle Cloud & Network Security Engineer Guests Peter Paluch (https://twitter.com/Peter_Paluch), Cisco, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam Program Manager Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco, Security Solutions Architect Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this installment of Cisco Champions Radio, Cisco Champions Gert-Jan and Ken discuss the DevNet Sandbox with DevNet Sandbox Architect aka Captain Awesome, Hank Preston. Hank discusses what is the DevNet Sandbox, and how it helps the DevNet development community; how the use of the DevNet Sandbox assisted in the designing of a Data Center deployment, along with the lessons learned from the effort; and much more. Cisco Champion Hosts Gert-Jan de Boer (https://twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo, CTO Ken Partridge (https://twitter.com/kpartridgeone), WTI, Principal Engineer Guest Hank Preston (https://twitter.com/hfpreston), Cisco, DevNet Sandbox Architect aka Captain Awesome Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco, Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, our Cisco Champions speak with Ankur Bhasin from the Cisco Mobility team to discuss the new Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller, including how it differs from Mobility Express, the type of deployments and customer profiles would benefit from the EWC, as well as how hot and cold patching affect the EWC. Cisco Champion hosts Amr Nasher (https://twitter.com/amr_abari), Twaasol, BDM & Solutions Architect Malcolm Booden (https://twitter.com/malcolmbooden), MNB Networks Ltd, Network & Security Consultant Kjetil Teigen Hansen (https://twitter.com/mrTeigen), Conscia, Consultant Guests Ankur Bhasin, Cisco, Wireless Product Line Manager Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, Tim Szigeti discusses with our Cisco Champions how IoT Security is more than just wearables and smart appliances. Tim discusses Operational Technology (OT) directed cyberattacks and how Cisco Cyber Vision uses Network Visibility, Operational Insights and Anomaly Detection to evaluate and identify potential cyberattacks, as well as other “internetting of things together”. Cisco Champion hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Ken Partridge (https://twitter.com/kpartridgeone), WTI, Principal Engineer Mir Hossein Mirghassemi (https://twitter.com/PacketRoute), Itron, Principle Cloud & Network Security Engineer Guests Tim Szigeti (https://twitter.com/tim_szigeti), Cisco, IoT Principal Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, listen to our Cisco Champions chat with Vish Jakka to find out what Cisco Workload Intersight Optimizer is; the problems it solves; the Eco-System compatibility; it’s limitations when managing multiple solutions; and more. Cisco Champion Hosts Paul Giblin (https://twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Enterprise Architect Craig Waters (https://twitter.com/cswaters1), Pure Storage, Technical Director, FlashStack and Cisco Solutions Guest Vish Jakka (https://twitter.com/VishJakka), Cisco Data Center Solutions Product Manager Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, listen to our Cisco Champions speak with Bonny Shapira, the person who makes Cisco Live EMEAR happen. Bonny discusses how he became the person who plans and manages Cisco Live EMEAR, as well as everything that goes into making Cisco Live EMEAR the successful event it is and everything that is considered when selecting a location and venue for Cisco Live EMEAR. It’s a behind the scenes peek into all that goes into Cisco Live EMEAR! Cisco Champion Hosts Gert-Jan de Boer (https://twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo, CTO Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco, Security Solutions Architect Amr Nasher (https://twitter.com/amr_abari), Twaasol, BDM & Solutions Architect Guests Bonny Shapira (https://twitter.com/MuyBuenas), Cisco, Leader, Cisco Live EMEAR Melita Kahrmann, Cisco, EN Product and Solutions Marketing Moderator Amilee San Juan (https://twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, EN Product Marketing Manager

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, listen to our Cisco Champions try to figure out the Future of Wireless with Cisco SMEs Anupam Upadhyaya and Matt MacPherson. They ponder what is WiFi6, what are the latest Wireless trends, and how prior Wireless technologies impact future Wireless technologies, as well as other questions about the Future of Wireless. Cisco Champion Hosts Pieter-Jan Nefkens (https://twitter.com/pjnef), Nefkens Advies, Consultant Kjetil Teigen Hansen (https://twitter.com/mrTeigen), Conscia, Consultant Cisco Guests Anupam Upadhyaya (https://twitter.com/anupamu), Cisco, Product Management, Senior Director of Wireless Matt MacPherson (https://twitter.com/macpherson7), Cisco, Wireless CTO Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program

In this episode of Cisco Champions Radio, listen to our Cisco Champions try to solve Ben Greenbaum’s problems and discuss Cisco Threat Response. The discussion covers topics like how Cisco Threat Response addresses all of the products in the market and provides security insight to all of them; how it works as an API aggregator; compatibility with other security products; and more. Cisco Champion Hosts Kjetil Teigen Hansen (https://twitter.com/mrTeigen), Conscia, Consultant Jody Lemoine (https://twitter.com/ghostinthenet), Tish Co, Network Architect Denise Fishburne (https://twitter.com/DeniseFishburne), Cisco Solutions Architect Security Guest Ben Greenbaum (https://twitter.com/secintsight), Cisco Security Integrations Group Moderator Lauren Friedman (https://twitter.com/lauren), Technical Influencer Marketing and Cisco Champions Program