Cisco Champion Radio
The weekly podcast by technologists, for technologists. Hosted by Cisco Champions.
Episodes
July 15, 2025 • 44 mins
The tech landscape never stops evolving — and neither does Cisco's commitment to keeping IT professionals ahead of the curve. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive deep into the latest updates to the Cisco Certification Portfolio, designed to better align with the skills, roles, and technologies shaping the future of networking.
Join us as we unpack what’s new across key domains — from DevNet’s expanded focus on automa...
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June 10, 2025 • 41 mins
Join us to explore the exciting evolution of Cisco AI PODs. We're expanding beyond inferencing to offer designs for training and hybrid workloads, incorporating key integrations that we'll discuss. At the heart of this is a modular, fabric-centric architecture, designed to scale seamlessly from small deployments to massive clusters while ensuring a secure and compliant environment for your AI. You won’t want to miss our discussion ...
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April 15, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and Response) is transforming cybersecurity through automation and seamless integration with leading security tools. Our experts break down how Cisco XDR reduces alert fatigue, automates incident handling, and streamlines workflows to enhance security operations.
We also discuss how automation rules in XDR help prioritize incidents, integrate wi...
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March 22, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive into Cisco's groundbreaking efforts to simplify network architecture and streamline the future of networking. The discussion focuses on the evolution of network design, from the collapse of transponders into routers in routed optical networking to the benefits of adopting coherent optics and segment routing.
We explore how Cisco's Crosswork automation solutions are driving efficien...
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March 4, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive into the transformative role of AI in networking and how it can accelerate career growth. Our experts discuss the essential AI skills for network engineers, the practical applications of AI in daily tasks, and the importance of verifying AI-generated insights.
We also explore the Cisco U learning path on AI solutions, which is free from February 7 to March 24, offering 34 CEE credi...
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January 13, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we delve into the dynamic collaboration between Cisco and Splunk. Together, we explore how these industry leaders are enhancing visibility, streamlining operations, and strengthening security through powerful integrations and flexible licensing options.
Discover how Splunk's innovative platform empowers users to turn raw data into actionable insights, offering holistic solutions for observ...
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January 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Join us as we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Cisco Champion program. In this special episode, long-time members who have been part of the program reflect on its evolution and success. We delve into the program's growth, highlighting its global diversity, the integration of new technologies, and its expanded focus beyond blogging to include podcasts and sessions at Cisco Live.
Discover how the Cisco Champion program has...
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November 19, 2024 • 40 mins
Emerging forms of wireless connectivity are growing in popularity as a new way to reach people in highly remote, rural, and difficult-to-reach locations. They are particularly important in getting sites connected more quickly. 5G and satellite internet offer crucial connectivity to businesses to deliver their offerings to more people in more places, though they lack sophisticated technologies to secure and optimize end-user experie...
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October 29, 2024 • 40 mins
Transform your network with a secure foundation that unlocks the power of automation, simplicity, and network insights to meet the demands of the future workplace. In this podcast, Cisco Champions and Cisco experts will dive into the transformative world of Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series modular innovations.
As the backbone of modern campus networks, the Cisco modular switching portfolio with Catalyst 9600 Series Switches are revo...
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October 20, 2024 • 42 mins
As a network engineer, you’re uniquely positioned with a solid foundation in networking and a head start toward the essential cybersecurity skills organizations expect. Now’s the time to leverage what you know and get the training and certification to secure your future and the networks you manage. Listen as Ryan Rose, Tech Training from Learning & Certifications shares the latest cybersecurity updates and resources that can help y...
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October 1, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode, our Cisco Champions dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). From transforming industries to enhancing everyday experiences, AI is reshaping how we live and work. Join us as we discuss the current trends, breakthroughs, and potential challenges that come with integrating AI into various sectors, including IT, healthcare, finance, and beyond. Whether you're curious about how AI impacts b...
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September 23, 2024 • 33 mins
By combining the power of Cisco Networking Cloud, ThousandEyes Digital Experience Assurance, and Cisco's unmatched dataset, new innovations unlock proactive insights and automated operations across customers' entire digital ecosystem.
Marko Tisler, Group Product Manager with Cisco ThousandEyes, and the Cisco Champions will discuss new digital experience assurance capabilities announced on June 4 at Cisco Live, as well as dig d...
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September 17, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive into all the exciting details of the upcoming Webex One 2024 conference, Cisco's flagship event dedicated to hybrid work collaboration and AI innovation. Join us as we explore the key highlights, from inspirational keynote speeches by Fareed Zakaria and Erik Brynjolfsson to hands-on product demos and a bustling expo floor featuring Webex integrations and an AI hub.
Whether you're a...
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September 3, 2024 • 54 mins
In this episode, we delve into the latest innovations in data center networking unveiled at Cisco Live US. Discover how Cisco is revolutionizing data center operations with new products and solutions aimed at simplifying operations, enhancing security, and ensuring a consistent user experience across various infrastructure architectures.
Join us as we explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard, a pivotal component that centralizes operations,...
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August 20, 2024 • 39 mins
Hearing and being heard is essential in effective collaboration, but with today’s distributed, hybrid workforce, challenges like background noise and network disruptions can result in poor communication.
With Webex, you can have crystal clear interactions despite poor network conditions or while in a noisy environment. The new Webex AI Codec (now available) brings generative AI-based enhancements that ensure outstanding voice qu...
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August 6, 2024 • 47 mins
Join us for an exciting episode of Cisco Champion Radio as we delve into the fascinating world of quantum networking. In this episode, host Amilee San Juan, Cisco Champions Mark Sibering, Marius Hole, Michael Witte, and Paul Giblin, and Cisco guest Tim Szigeti discuss the transformative potential of quantum communication technologies.
We'll explore the concept of quantum teleportation and how it allows for the instantaneous trans...
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July 23, 2024 • 47 mins
Are you a network provider looking to save time? Of course you are!
This session will introduce you to the Meraki Terraform Provider, a tool that enables teams and individuals to automate their workflows and manage Cisco Meraki network infrastructure using Terraform.
With this provider, you can now define and manage Meraki organizations, networks, devices, and other resources as code, providing simplicity, scalability, and rep...
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July 9, 2024 • 51 mins
Wi-Fi 7 has arrived, elevating 6 GHz Wi-Fi to unprecedented heights. In this podcast, we dive headfirst into the Wi-Fi 7 standard, examining its impact on enterprise networks. We cover a range of topics including Wi-Fi 7 features and capabilities, device and infrastructure readiness, adoption, and what comes next for the standard.
We also unpack:
• What is Wi-Fi 7 and its relationship to 802.11be?
• What are some new use cases ...
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June 25, 2024 • 42 mins
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 Intelligent capture integrated into 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 Champions and experts ...
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June 4, 2024 • 40 mins
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 maint...
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