Cisco Podcast Network

Cisco Podcast Network

The Cisco Podcast Network is a collective of podcasts from across Cisco spanning technology to culture and everything in between. Hear from Cisco customers, partners, and Cisco insiders on the topics that matter most to you. Email us with your feedback and suggestions. Discover your favorite playlists today!

Episodes

404 Script Not Found: Influencer Marketing

June 16, 2025 • 20 mins
We're talking everything influencer marketing this week, from the influencer(s?) themself. From internal influencers and employee advocacy to finding the right "celebrity" to support your brand, we share what we've learned. Shoutout to the Giggly Squad. Kat shares what goes into making good influencer content based on her own experiences, and we find ourselves talking AI again...is Bing actually important? Somehow along the way,...
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Small Business, Big Solutions: Cloud Calling Secrets

June 11, 2025 • 21 mins
Communication is key, and cloud communications have quickly become a critical component for businesses of all sizes, helping organizations stay agile in an increasingly digital-first world. Yet, many small businesses are still navigating the shift from outdated phone systems to modern, cloud-based solutions that unlock new opportunities for growth. In this episode, Ian is joined by Ben Rife, President and CEO of Bullfrog Group and...
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Level Up Your Cloud Monitoring With These Tips

June 6, 2025 • 18 mins
Cloud monitoring requires holistic, end-to-end visibility across complex, interconnected environments rather than isolated metrics. Here are best practices CloudOps teams should keep in mind. ——— CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:47 What CloudOps Should Focus On 13:14 Decision-making 16:25 AI 17:53 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - The Ultimate Cloud Migration Survival Kit: https://www.thousandeyes.c...
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404 Script Not Found: Company Red Flags

June 5, 2025 • 20 mins
We're doing hot pilates, but not today...Today we are talking red flags, from two people lucky enough to work at a company with lots of green ones. We have a laundry list of things that tell you to stay FAR away from that company, and Kat definitely works through some past trauma from her first job...Lots to take in, but we definitely missed a few! Let us know yours. If you came to listen to this episode to learn something about...
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Cisco Tech Stories - ep 23 - Dead Air

June 1, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, we host Dimitar Dimitrov a Collaboration expert in Webex Calling who tells us a story about dead air. All calls are working fine except sometimes, people can't hear each other at all. From a classic problem description, they end up troubleshooting the whole network hunting after the lost packets. Dimitar also works with AI and tells us about his role in shaping the future of Cisco AI Tech Support
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404 Script Not Found: Digital Marketing

May 29, 2025 • 19 mins
We're talking digital marketing, but what does that actually mean? We kick off and dig in on why we think it is too broad of a term. Are social media managers the new real estate agents? Everyone thinks they can be one, but there is a lot that goes into it! Kat gives her hit list of digital marketing best practices (10:50) off the cuff and flexes her knowledge (of the job she gets paid to do). Maybe our most informative episo...
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Decoding Stealth Outages: Strategies for Digital Resilience

May 23, 2025 • 17 mins
Just because an outage is subtle, doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Learn how to catch those pesky “stealth outages” that can so easily slip under the radar, and also unpack recent service disruptions at Slack, Microsoft 365, and X. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Slack 08:16 Microsoft 365 11:22 X 13:26 Outage Trends: By the Numbers 16:26 Get in Touch ——— For additional insights, check out the links below: - The Five Phases of Internet O...
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404 Script Not Found: LinkedIn Tips

May 22, 2025 • 13 mins
We're back with an episode we actually did research for! Kat admits she's learning something from Ian? (7:48 if you don't believe it either), and at 9:18, Ian gets nervous deciding 404's niche. On top of the laughs, this week you get Kat and Ian's LinkedIn learnings and best practices - from an emoji in your name to best practices to boost your posts. And PLEASE for the sake of Ian's mental health, comment on 404: Script Not F...
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404 Script Not Found: Travel Etiquette

May 15, 2025 • 21 mins
Kat got hacked...again? Guys we are not security experts if that was not clear. Both Ian and Kat have been on the road, and they have some takes on people's travel habits and what proper etiquette should and should not be in 2025. From who gets the armrest to how you should sit when you are waiting at the gate, we have you covered (we think). If you came to listen to this episode to learn something about Cisco's solutions for sm...
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A Story of Scale: Geoff Huston on the Evolution of Network Architecture

May 9, 2025 • 45 mins
Journey through the evolution of network architecture and explore what the future might hold in this conversation with APNIC’s Chief Scientist Geoff Huston. Geoff and The Internet Report team will cover how the Internet has transformed significantly over the past four decades, scaling to meet rapidly growing demand. And they’ll also discuss how the challenge to “scale still more” continues today as the networking community evolves...
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404 Script Not Found: That's a Tariff

May 8, 2025 • 15 mins
We're handing out tariffs, but not the kind you think! This episode is all about things we don't like at work, and thus wish we could tariff. From wearing many hats to meetings after hours, we run the gamut of everything that irks us at work. Follow along at home, and let us know what you would tariff! This episode does NOT contain political views, stances or commentary on the actual tariffs (we promise). If you came to listen t...
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404 Script Not Found: Wearable Tech

May 1, 2025 • 16 mins
Kat is an Oura Ring snob, and thinks Apple Watches are "trash," while Ian is #TeamAppleWatch. We then get into voice memos and how many texts the average person we get each day (turns out Ian needs more friends)! We wrap up talking VR goggles and glasses, and how we think it may be a bridge too far, even if the Webex roadmap has a lot of cool stuff in it like holograms! If you want to learn more about Cisco's solutions for SMB...
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Cisco Tech Stories - ep22 - Breaking (CX) Lab

May 1, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode, we receive Regis Baudin, Technical Leader for the CXLabs department in Europe. He is responsible for the operations of the biggest lab of the continent (Cisco has bigger labs in the US and Bangalore) and explains to us what are the challenges of hosting a gigantic lab where hundreds or thousands of engineers come to reproduce customer issues.
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Troubleshooting Tips & Outages at Zoom, Spotify & More

April 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Dive into recent service disruptions at Zoom, Spotify, SAP Concur, and Vanguard UK, and explore what they reveal about troubleshooting best practices for ITOps teams. Tune in now for insights from The Internet Report team or use the chapters below to jump to the sections that most interest you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Zoom Outage 04:40 SAP Concur Disruption 07:28 Spotify Outage 10:58 Vanguard Outage 13:59 By the Numbers 16:0...
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404 Script Not Found: Gaslighting LinkedIn

April 24, 2025 • 21 mins
Kat is back from her wedding, and everyone is circling back with her, which begs the question: do you reply to sales reps who slide into your LinkedIn DMs? What about cold emails? Ian shares a tip to help filter out spam on LinkedIn, and maybe even make your profile more memorable. We then try to figure out how spam filters work before coming up with some solutions of our own...sorry if you are in purgatory! If you want to lea...
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404 Script Not Found: eComm

April 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Full disclosure: Ian sounds like he is underwater (but is just stuffed up). Not all heroes wear capes. We jump in by discussing how AI is changing the eComm game. Then discuss the need for making eComm in the channel more prevalent and easier, utilizing what we see in B2C. We wrap up with Kat's questionable relationship with sales (and tee up a future episode). Another (mildly) educational, but very fun episode!
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Why Even 1% Packet Loss Can Impact User Experiences

April 11, 2025 • 23 mins
Packet loss can be bad news for network flows and customer experience. However, in our experience, NetOps teams tend to focus on major spikes in packet loss, while overlooking smaller amounts like 1 or 2%. This might be a mistake. Tune in for a deep dive into research findings suggesting that even 1% packet loss can significantly impact user experience—and recommendations for steps NetOps teams should take as a result. ——— CHA...
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404 Script Not Found: Working in Tech

April 10, 2025 • 14 mins
We start with a recap of Ian's trip to Japan (spoiler: it was awesome). We then get to discussing Webex backgrounds with some very serious opinions - are you a virtual background person? We wrap up by identifying ways to create balance at work, especially at a company that is heavy on meetings. Also, we definitely don't want to return-to-office, but we do want to see people in person (trust us, this makes sense). All in all, a g...
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S6 E4: Talking Creativity, AI, and the future of IT with Fletcher Previn

April 10, 2025 • 13 mins
AB sits down with Cisco’s CIO, Fletcher Previn, to talk about the role IT plays in driving business success. Fletcher shares his thoughts on the skills needed for the future of IT, how AI can enhance human potential, and why individual creativity can drive even better IT experiences and outcomes
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Matt Gillies | Sharpening your sword

April 9, 2025 • 35 mins
In today's episode of the Cisco Leadership Podcast, we speak with Matt Gillies, Chief Architect and Cisco Fellow, Global Solutions Engineering. Matt shares his career journey, insights into how he keeps his skills sharp, and how he navigates an ever-evolving technology landscape.
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