Ransomware is a global scourge that last year bilked businesses to the tune of $1.1 billion globally. And the bad actors behind it continue to gain in sophistication, scope, and ruthlessness. But given ransomware’s 35th anniversary this month, it’s a perfect opportunity to examine its dubious history, dangerous present, and how organizations can counter its […]
Splunk Unveils Leading Observability and Security Solutions for Microsoft Azure Customers
SAN FRANCISCO – November 19, 2024 – Splunk LLC, the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced the general availability of its enterprise security, observability and platform offerings on Microsoft Azure. In partnering with Microsoft Corp., Splunk empowers organizations to scale their digital transformation on Azure with unified solutions that accelerate innovation and strengthen security. “Splunk’s strategic […]

Cisco and MGM Resorts International Sign Multi-Year Agreement
News Summary: Global gaming and entertainment company MGM Resorts International signs a Whole Portfolio Agreement with Cisco to deliver next-generation guest experiences. Agreement gives MGM Resorts access to much of Cisco’s software portfolio and Customer Experience (CX) services. Multi-year agreement brings simplicity and predictability as the company paves the way for future […]

The innovative past and brilliant future of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 is poised to supercharge wireless communications. And Cisco’s advanced, AI-powered platform is ready. With powerful yet simplified solutions in wireless networking, security, Internet of Things, and observability, organizations can take full advantage of Wi-Fi 7’s potential. Location tracking, virtual reality, smart buildings and factories, asset management, and immersive experiences (holographic business meetings, anyone?) […]

Cisco Reports First Quarter Earnings
Broad-based acceleration in product orders reflecting normalizing demand Product orders up 20% year over year; up 9% year over year excluding Splunk Revenue of $13.8 billion in Q1, at the high end of our guidance range Strong profitability: GAAP gross margin of 65.9% and non-GAAP gross margin of […]

Cisco and LTIMindtree Expand Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Secure Access Globally
News Summary: LTIMindtree will leverage Cisco Secure Access as its new security service edge (SSE) solution to protect its 80,000 hybrid workers with secure internet access, advanced zero trust network access and embedded AI. Extending its networking partnership with Cisco, LTIMindtree now offers next-generation SSE to its global clients via Cisco Secure Access. […]

The future of work is here with Wi-Fi 7
Cisco’s EVP and Chief Product Officer, Jeetu Patel, discusses the future of Wi-Fi 7 and how It’s not just about faster speeds—it’s about smarter, more secure, and adaptable networks.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html Source link

New Cisco Survey Shows Strong Relationship Between Privacy Awareness and Trust in AI
News Summary The 2024 Cisco Consumer Privacy Survey* reveals most consumers (53%) are now aware of privacy laws, and informed consumers feel significantly more confident about protecting their data (81% vs. 44%). 63% of consumers believe AI can be useful in improving their lives, and 59% say strong privacy laws make them more […]

Innovating an energy future that’s smart, secure, and more sustainable
The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, estimates that much of the country’s electric grid was built in the 1960s and ’70s, and 70 percent of transmission lines are more than 25 years old. So, much of that infrastructure is coming to the end of its useful life. Given the increased demands and threats that […]

Cisco News in 60 Seconds: Taking the NFL International
Networking Shifting IT Operations From Monitoring to Automation In a new video, Tech YouTuber David Bombal sits down with Joe Vaccaro, VP and General Manager of ThousandEyes, to unpack the recent announcements revealed at Cisco Live US. They discuss combining unmatched telemetry data and AI-driven capabilities to transform Digital Experience Assurance. Source link