Cisco Champion Radio

Operational Technology (OT) network engineers have traditionally concentrated on creating architectures that ensure the safety, security and efficiency of production systems in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As the adoption of user and data-intensive applications, such as smart instrumentation, cloud-based workloads, and artificial intelligence, continues to rise, network designs must evolve to meet these demands while maintaining stringent security and reliability standards. In this unfiltered episode, Cisco Champions share their expertise on contemporary OT design principles, strategies, and considerations to address these emerging requirements.

Cisco Champion Hosts

Jonathan Mahady (www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmahady/) Senior PCN Network Engineer, BHP

Liam Keegan (www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Advisor

Kenny Paula, Information Security Professional, College Instructor, East Penn Mfg and Reading Area Community College

Moderator

Danielle Carter, Cisco, CCR Program/ Customer Voices

Did you notice that Cisco Validated is now at the center of Cisco.com?

Do you have the responsibility to prepare, plan, design, implement, integrate, secure, and operate IT infrastructure? If so, you are definitely going to want to check out this episode of Cisco Champions Radio.

This episode is a follow-up to the S9 | E12 session, "Cisco Validated Delivers Value" published two years ago

Join in to listen to experts discuss the expansion of the Cisco Validated program and the opportunities made possible through the Cisco Validated Communities.

Resources

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/…sco-validated.html

Cisco Guests:

Andre Laurent, Sr. Director, Cisco Validated

David Kornaros, Chief Business Architect, Cisco Validated

Cisco Champion Hosts:

Paul Campbell (www.linkedin.com/in/paulc3/_, CEO & Founder, Quaversal

Liam Keegan (www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/), Advisor

Dan Sheldon (www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sheldon/), Principal Solutions Architect, Prosimo.io

The last time we spoke about wireless, the 9163e was just released. Since then, we’ve seen approval of AFC and cisco has been certified for standard power across its 6E portfolio.

Get ready to dive deep into the exciting world of WiFi 6E in this episode! Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind this cutting-edge technology and discover how Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) plays a crucial role in supercharging wireless communication. We'll explore the essential requirements AFC must meet, tackle the tricky task of channel allocation in downtown hotspots, and explore key deployment considerations that can make or break connectivity success.

In this episode we'll shine a spotlight on the importance of integrating GPS into the mix and delve into the fascinating realm of federated wireless collaboration, which is revolutionizing solutions in the United States. Plus, get ready for the inside scoop on the upcoming feature launch on Meraki platforms!

From basic features to advanced configurations, we'll break down everything you need to know. And don't miss our exploration of GEO spatial design and real-world use cases, offering you valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of WiFi technology. Tune in and stay ahead of the curve!

Resources

Cisco Guests

Jim Florwick, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco

Roberto Muccifora, Sr. Technical Lead, Cisco

Sam MacMullan, VP, Chief Chief Spectrum Architect, Federated Wireless

Cisco Champion Hosts

Mike Bolitho (www.linkedin.com/in/mikebolitho/), Wireless Engineer, CommonSpirit Health

Zahid Muhammad (www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-zahi…sx-ciso-8557813/), Next Gen 911 Consultant, NYC Fire Dept

Moderator

Danielle Carter, Cisco, CCR Program/ Customer Voices

Many Cisco enterprise customers have decades of Catalyst routing and security capabilities functioning at branch locations. As distributed sites grow in complexity, networking teams must rethink how to manage and secure these locations more efficiently with automation and policy management.

Listen in as we discuss how Cisco SD-Routing is the ideal solution to gain full lifecycle management and simplified security deployments of your routing environments.

Resources

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/c…ng-faq-cte-en.html

Cisco Guests:

Deepak Kothari, Leader,Product Manager, Enterprise Cloud & SD-WAN, Cisco

Madhu Manusanipalli, Technical Marekting Engineer, Cisco

Cisco Champion Hosts:

Alan Gardner(www.linkedin.com/in/alangard/) CEO, Current Technologies Computer Learning Center

Liam Keegan (www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Advisor

Kenny Paula, Information Security Professional - College Instructor. East Penn Mfg and Reading Area Community College

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

While virtualization technology has dramatically changed the way IT resources are used, industrial operations have not seen its benefits in any significant way. In this conversation, our panelists discuss the gains manufacturers can expect to see by virtualizing industrial automation control systems (IACS) and explore solutions to get there.

Resource

blogs.cisco.com/internet-of-thing…ur-factory-floor/

Cisco Guests

Paul Didier, Solutions Manager for Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, Cisco

Roland Wagner, Head of product marketing, CODESYS GmbH

Cisco Champion Hosts

Liam Keegan,(www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Advisor

Len Ledford, (www.linkedin.com/in/len-ledford-b5956635/) Technical Solutions Architect, Cerium Networks

Jonathan Mahady, (www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmahady/) Senior PCN Network Engineer BHP

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

In this episode, we're spotlighting the Cisco Catalyst™ CW9163E, a remarkable outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access point that's built to withstand even the harshest environments. As a member of the Cisco Catalyst CW9160 Series, the CW9163E offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to switch between on-premises and cloud management at will.

Designed for a variety of outdoor applications, from university campuses to stadiums and airport hangars, the 9163E extends the reach of your Wi-Fi 6E network reliably and securely. Tune in as we delve deeper into this next-gen access point as well as discuss AFC, exploring how 6GHz wireless helps meet a variety of applications both indoor and out.

Resources

www.cisco.com/site/us/en/product…-series/index.html

Cisco Guests

Fred Niehaus, Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco

Cisco Champion Hosts

Mike Bolitho, (www.linkedin.com/in/mikebolitho/) Wireless Engineer, CommonSpirit Health

Kjetil Teigen Hansen, (www.linkedin.com/in/kjetil-teigen/) Consultant, Conscia Norge AS

David Penaloza, (www.linkedin.com/in/davidsamuelps/) Principal Engineer, Verizon

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

Julie Sildnes, the Product Manager Lead for Camera and Audio Intelligence at Cisco, spearheads the initiative to craft cinematic meeting experiences, ensuring optimal visibility at every juncture. Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricacies of achieving this feat, exploring discussions on Cisco's approach to edge intelligence, and the core design principles driving inclusive and captivating meeting environments.

Cisco Guests

Julie Sildnes, Product Manager Lead for Camera and Audio Intelligence, Cisco devices

Cisco Champion Hosts

Jian Zou,( www.linkedin.com/in/jian-zou-ccie/) Principal Network Architect, PKA Technologies, Inc.

Sebastian Leuser, (www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianleuser/) T-Systems International, System Engineer

Sijbren Beukenkamp, ( www.linkedin.com/in/sbeukenkamp/) UC Cloud Architect, 3Corners

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

With the hybridization of IT and increasing cost of network downtime, it has never been more costly, complex, or time consuming for enterprise technology leaders to deliver great application experiences. Cisco is proud to announce the general availability of ThousandEyes on Meraki.

This solution enables enterprise IT leaders to better deliver robust, always-on app and network experiences by keeping an eye on their most critical applications – no matter where they are hosted – at all times. This includes visibility into the wide area network, a domain that has traditionally been out of reach for network diagnostics.

Learn how businesses can save time, money, and deliver better application experiences with complete, end-to-end network assurance from Cisco Meraki and ThousandEyes.

Resources

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-P310GdG…nnel=ThousandEyes

www.thousandeyes.com/integrations/meraki-mx

meraki.cisco.com/products/security-sd-wan/

Cisco Guests

Pratik Desai (www.linkedin.com/in/pratiksdesai/), Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Meraki

Jonas Diaz (www.linkedin.com/in/jonasdiaz/), Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Cisco Champion Hosts

Girard Kavelines (www.linkedin.com/in/girard-kavelines-b022a5100/), Managed Services Systems, Helient Systems

Marc Luescher (www.linkedin.com/in/marcluescher/), Sr. Solutions Architect, AWS

Dustin Gabbett (www.linkedin.com/in/dustingabbett/), Director, ScanSource

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

With the growing number of distributed sites and increasing bandwidth requirements, networking teams must rethink their network operations and network security strategy. Cisco Catalyst 9300-M switches are the ideal solution for modern network needs: deliver secure networks at scale with the powerful Catalyst 9300 hardware and the intuitive Meraki cloud-managed dashboard.

Tune in as we discuss the latest addition to the Catalyst 9300-M switching family to help our customers solve the most challenging IT needs with identity-based security, 90W UPOE+, and more.

Resources

meraki.cisco.com/products/switches/models/

Cisco Guests:

Nico Darrow, Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Alex Burger, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

Cisco Champion Hosts

Len Ledford (www.linkedin.com/in/len-ledford-b5956635/) Technical Solutions Architect, Cerium Networks

Ryan Harris (www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harris-t…bridgeistheroot/) Sr. Network Engineer, NetCraftsmen

Girard Kavelines (www.linkedin.com/in/girard-kavelines-b022a5100/) Network/Security Engineer, Aqueduct Technologies, Inc.

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

Webex Go integrates Webex Calling with personal and business phones to deliver unrivaled mobility experiences for today’s modern workers.

Webex Go extends Webex enterprise-grade calling capabilities, enabling you to make and receive calls using your mobile phone’s native dialer and stay connected on the go. You can seamlessly move the call to the Webex App or a Webex Device or elevate the call to a Webex Meeting to enjoy the rich Webex collaboration experience.

Webex Go also removes the burden on IT by providing a fully compliant and secure mobile device along with centralized, easy provisioning and management in Webex Control Hub with complete access to real time troubleshooting and analytics.

Join us for an informative discussion on Webex Go and how to seamlessly connect and work from anywhere, on your mobile device.

Resources

www.webex.com/products/webex-go.html

www.webex.com/partnerships/att.html

www.webex.com/suite/enterprise-cloud-calling.html

Cisco Guests

Shawn O’Neall, Sr. Product Manager, Webex Calling

Cisco Champion Hosts

Dustin Gabbett (www.linkedin.com/in/dustingabbett/), Director, Cisco CX Practice, ScanSource

Sijbren Beukenkamp (www.linkedin.com/in/sbeukenkamp/), Director, 3Corners

Chris Cavendish (www.linkedin.com/in/christophercavendish/), Collaboration Engineer, Insight Global

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program