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Continuing our hybrid work series, we unpack some of the findings from our recent IDG survey on how others are experiencing this new working environment we find ourselves in. We’re joined by two senior leaders from Cisco Meraki to reflect on the findings, and we discuss our own experiences as employees navigate more choices.  Learn more in our whitepaper: https://meraki.cisco.com/experiences/hybrid-workforce/

Hybrid working, with a mix of remote and on-site employees, is now commonplace. How do we create work experiences that connect teams and maximize productivity in this new environment? We’re in discussion with Meraki technology partner Kloudspot, a company that is tackling this challenge head-on. Learn more at kloudspot.com

Just as the devices we use for work and play keep getting more powerful, so too must the networks that connect them. Wi-Fi 6E is an extension to the Wi-Fi 6 standard that unlocks greater bandwidth and less congestion. Sunmeel Bhumkar from Meraki Product Management joins us to explain.

A 2020 study by the AnitaB.org Institute found that women make up 28.8% of the tech workforce in the US. At the current pace, it could take more than ten years for women to gain equal representation in the tech industry. Meet the women of Cisco Meraki and Visionworks of America who are challenging that projection.

Returning to the topic of sustainability, we focus on how to build a more sustainable data center with the help of Meraki technology. We discuss simple best practices that anyone can implement, to help save both power consumption and money.

Join us as we welcome Todd Nightingale, EVP/GM of Cisco’s Enterprise Networking & Cloud business. Todd shares his deep passion for networking and reflects on the growth and future of the Meraki business within Cisco. You don't want to miss this candid conversation with an amazing leader – be sure to tune in!

In the spirit of love, and Valentine's Day, we wanted to drop a little minisode to highlight a love story out of Cisco Meraki. Dominique & Alex Oryol, who have been at Meraki for over a decade, reside in the North Bay with their adorable baby boy Sammy. Let’s dive in and hear their story!

Learn how certification courses can empower you and your team with the knowledge and skills they'll need to pass the certification exam, ensuring your business gets the best return on its technology investments. We talk to Arun from the Meraki Product Enablement team, and discover his passion for training. To learn more about the course mentioned in the episode, visit: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Certification/ct-p/cmss

Cloud management is all about solving problems at scale. In this episode we’re in conversation with a major Meraki customer that has taken full advantage of the Meraki Platform to manage vast numbers of devices across multiple customers and locations. We also discuss how the technology has supported an evolution of business processes in our changed world.

Happy New Year! We're kicking off this January with our VP of Sales in the Americas, Jen Kirkpatrick. She has 20+ years of leadership experience within the tech industry and doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing valuable insights when it comes to what she's learned throughout her career. Jen identifies as a “go to” problem solver, and during this candid conversation she provides helpful tips on how to work successfully cross-functionally and throughout different business units. You don't want to miss this real conversation with an incredibly impactful leader!

In this final episode of 2021, we’re joined by members of the Meraki Community for a look back at the year that was, and the year ahead. The projects, the wins, the challenges: 2021 has had it all. Thank you for listening to our podcast in ‘21, and we’ll be back for more in the new year!

Join us for a conversation with Julia Roquemore, a Senior Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Meraki. We dive deep into understanding the priorities of the recuriting team, getting a glimpse of the candidate journey, and learn tips on how stand out in this competitive talent market. Julia touches on what it takes to build a diverse candidate pool, and even breaks down myths about salary negotiation during the interview process!

An evolving hybrid workforce demands embracing change. Providing an in-office experience, regardless of location, is more important and accessible than ever, and in this episode we discuss how to think about technically enabling your workforce with our own Jordan Noonan and Meraki Ecosystem partner, Kisi. Learn more at https://www.getkisi.com/integrations/cisco-meraki

Troubleshooting networks efficiently means saving time and money. The tools that assist us are getting more and more sophisticated, and in this episode we talk about the latest enhancement to Meraki network troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, with our newest Product Manager, Nikitha Shashidhar.

In the first of a short series focusing on Meraki Experiences we take a look at how one of our Technology Partners has applied Meraki cameras to help solve real world challenges relating to people in physical spaces. We are joined by Zack Klima, founder and CEO at WaitTime, and Pravin Mahajan, Head of Solutions Marketing at Meraki who help us explore the power of experiences in IT.Learn more about WaitTime's solutions at http://thewaittimes.com

Today we're in conversation with a tenured leader at Cisco Meraki, Christy Cook Olcese. Join us for an authentic discussion - we talk about how to cultivate your personal brand, build a board of directors, and learn valuable insights about how to pivot in your career. Christy started as a product sales specialist in Texas for Public Sector, working her way up to her latest role as Director of Americas Partner Organization. She is a sharp and geniune leader who doesn't hold back on what it takes to build a successful career. 

When you start a business, you never quite know where the journey will take you. In this episode we talk to Antonio Sapienza of Bizmate, one of the earliest adopters of Meraki APIs, about the evolution of the business from Meraki reseller to Tech Partner. Bizmate's product, V-App, encompasses a wide range of solutions for various industries, and we talk through some of the use cases it supports.

The topic of sustainability has grown to dominate conversation across a wide swathe of industry, and society. With customers increasingly paying attention to how seriously their suppliers are addressing sustainability, it's vital for every business to have a position and to be driving improvements. We can all do better. This episode focuses on the importance of having a sustainability focus, and how Cisco, including Meraki, is moving in a positive direction.

Join us for a conversation with one of Cisco’s Public Sector sales leaders - Gary DePreta. He’s an engineer by trade, consultant by instinct, and cultural leader by DNA. Learn why Gary truly feels he gets to wake up every day and help governments, schools, universities/colleges, and hospitals. He dives into what gives him that spark to chase his purpose, and we learn more about the incredible culture at Cisco.

Our customers and partners always have a story to tell, and in this episode we're hearing about what it's like to manage an IT environment comprising thousands of sites. Scale has its challenges, but SCI has successfully leveraged technology from Cisco, including Meraki, to grow its business, as we'll hear from their Director of IT Security, Zac Fletcher.