Author: Sally Kellerman

Connected Train: Simplifying the onboard network

  Listen to a narration of the blog on YouTube. In the first blog in this blog series I shared that passenger volumes for urban railways, automated people movers (APMs), and other forms of mass transit continue to grow. To satisfy increasing demand while meeting safety, passenger experience, and operational efficiency goals, rail operators are […]

Connected Trackside: Delivering resilience and security

  Listen to a narration of the blog on YouTube.   I recently shared some key trends and challenges rail operators are navigating, as well as Cisco’s approach to strengthening and securing onboard network infrastructure in this blog series. For this post, let’s explore the building blocks of modern trackside networks. As rail operators invest […]

SDWAN for utility operational use? Are you sure?

Enterprises have widely deployed Software Defined WAN (SDWAN) over the past 10 years. The solution delivers assurance for applications, both in the cloud and in the data center, especially for remote users. The migration of many enterprise applications to the cloud during the pandemic has further driven the use of SDWAN. But does it offer […]

Securing industrial networks can – and should – be simple

Implementing security inside the industrial network can be a daunting task. Security directives such as CISA’s Shields Up have caused more industrial organizations to assess their network posture and seek guidance to improve the protections of critical resources for business continuity. Upon seeking this guidance, many are left confused with terms such as Zero Trust […]

Digital-First Small Businesses Are Better Prepared for the Future

When it comes to staying ready for whatever lies ahead, digital-first small businesses have a leg up. We recently surveyed 200 small and medium businesses (SMBs) to learn how adopting digital work — with both their tools and culture — are better positioned to thrive than their less tech-savvy counterparts.  Digital-first refers to businesses that […]

How To Create a Great Voice and Tone for Your Brand

If you’re a marketer, you’re probably wondering: How do I sound more human with my voice and tone? How do I step into my audience’s shoes the way the best brands do it?  You know, like how your paper towel brand shares a recipe for Halloween cupcakes. Or a major credit card company discusses the […]

Adapt Your Marketing Data Analytics for a New Era of Customer Privacy

The ways companies collect user data have been under the microscope recently, and announcements from Apple and Google are forcing marketing changes across the board.  These changes are no surprise: They are part of an ongoing trend toward protecting consumer privacy. They complement regional data privacy regulations such as Europe’s GDPR and California’s CCPA. Taken […]