Cisco Champion Radio

Packet captures are an invaluable tool for network teams, yet the traditional process of capturing can be manual and cumbersome, turning what should be an asset into a chore. With the new Cloud PCAP integration in the Meraki dashboard, we've reimagined embedded packet captures to be even easier to take and analyze, streamlining network and security operations with enhanced monitoring.

Join our Cisco Champion and experts as they delve into the strategic outcomes and practical use cases of Cloud PCAP. Learn to unlock its full potential and seamlessly incorporate network analytics into your workflow for impactful results.

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Cisco Guest: Brenan Martin, Technical Marketing Leader, Cisco Meraki

Guest speaker: Zach Chadwick, Innovation Strategist, QA Cafe

Cisco Champion Hosts:

Rickey Keith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickey-keith-4567bb8/), Consulting Systems Engineer, WWT

Pierre Besombes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrebesombes/), Sr. Network Engineer, Technical Leader, Rakuten

Alexander Deca (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderdeca/), Principal Network Engineer, NTT

Moderator

Danielle Carter, Cisco, CCR Program/ Customer Voices

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

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless-mobility-blogs/why-we-need-6ghz-standard-power-and-afc/ba-p/5074158

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebolitho/), Wireless Engineer, CommonSpirit Health

Zahid Muhammad (https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-zahid-cpeng-cea-cciersdc-pmp-scf-itil-spsp-spsx-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

(SD-Routing FAQ) https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/networking/sdwan-routers/catalyst-8000v-edge-software/nb-06-sd-routing-faq-cte-en.pdf

(SD-Routing Ordering Guide)https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/networking/sdwan-routers/catalyst-8000-edge-platforms/nb-06-sd-routing-og-cte-en.html

(SD-Routing Datasheet) https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/networking/sdwan-routers/catalyst-8000-edge-platforms/nb-06-sd-routing-ds-cte-en.html

(SD-Routing Explainer Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THo4aWVEAoM&t=7s

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

https://blogs.cisco.com/internet-of-things/is-it-time-to-virtualize-your-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,(https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Advisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/access-points/catalyst-9100-series/index.html

Cisco Guests

Fred Niehaus, Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco

Cisco Champion Hosts

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

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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-P310GdG7Y&ab_channel=ThousandEyes

https://www.thousandeyes.com/integrations/meraki-mx

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

Cisco Guests

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

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

Cisco Champion Hosts

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

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

Dustin Gabbett (https://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

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

Ryan Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harris-thisbridgeistheroot/) Sr. Network Engineer, NetCraftsmen

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

Moderator

Danielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

In this session, learn how to achieve operational excellence through simplified and cohesive experiences across all data center networks minimizing network downtime and risk. Take the next step into enhancing cost-efficiencies and performance with Ethernet, implement top-notch design practices with automation templates for AI/ML networking and drive data center sustainability by gaining insights into real power consumption and carbon footprint, positioning you at the forefront of the net-zero journey.

Resources

Cisco Data Center Networking

https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/cloud-networking/index.html

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/cloud-networking/nexus-platform/index.html

Cisco Data Center Subscriptions

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/software/data-center-networking-subscription/index.html

Register for Webinars

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/cloud/webinars.html

Cisco Guests

Jeff Allen, Global Presales Engineering Director, Data Center Networking, Cisco

Carlos Campos Torres, Director of Product Management, Cisco

Cisco Champion Hosts

Micheline Murphy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheline-murphy-ba165b53/), Consulting Systems Engineer, WWT

Michael Witte (https://www.linkedin.com/in/themikewitte/), Principal Solutions Architect, WWT

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

Moderator

Amilee San Juan, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

Cisco recently announced a strategic partnership with Nutanix that aims to deliver the industry’s most complete hybrid cloud solution to simplify customer operations, maximize resiliency, and accelerate IT transformation.

Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix seeks to accelerate infrastructure and application delivery anywhere through best-in-class cloud operations, unparalleled flexibility, and industry-leading customer support and resiliency.

Find out how this new solution helps you:

•Simplify infrastructure operations with a cloud operating model providing visibility, control, and consistency for hyperconverged systems across environments.

•Address modern applications and use cases with flexible deployment options, SaaS innovations, and GPU accelerators, plus multicloud integration.

•Protect systems with an augmented joint-solution support model combined with proactive, automated resiliency and security capabilities

Resources

Find out more about this solution at cisco.com/go/hci

Cisco Guests

Brian Everitt, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco

Bhavik Desai, Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer, Nutanix

Cisco Champion Hosts

Liam Keegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/), Solutions Architect, 24/7 Networks

Michael Witte (https://www.linkedin.com/in/themikewitte/), Principal Solutions Architect, WWT

Mark Sibering (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksibering/), IT Transformation Consultant, SSC-ICT

Moderator

Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program