Edge Computing for Smarter Streets: Real-Time Intelligence on the Road

By Keith Heckel, DA Solutions Architect You’re stuck at a red light. There’s no cross traffic. No pedestrians. Just a long, unnecessary wait while emergency responders a few blocks away are slowed by the same outdated system. Now imagine a different kind of intersection. One that sees what’s happening in real time, adapts instantly, and […]

The Future of Intelligent Workspaces: Turning Data into Action

By Keith Heckel, DA Solutions Architect Your walls know more than you think. Every hallway, meeting room, and sales floor is packed with signals about how people move, gather, and engage. The problem? Most spaces don’t have the right technology in place to turn that data into actionable insights. Cisco Spaces transforms your existing infrastructure […]

The Cybersecurity Playbook: How to Stay Ahead of the Next Threat

By Ashlee Weingarten, Marketing Manager Football season is back and whether you’re cheering on your alma mater or watching Sunday Night Football, one thing is clear: success on the field doesn’t happen by chance. It takes strategy, coordination, and execution. The same is true in cybersecurity. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: From Awareness to Action

By Ashlee Weingarten, Marketing Manager Every October, organizations around the world recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a tradition that began more than two decades ago to spotlight the importance of staying safe online. But in 2025, awareness is no longer enough. Today’s cyber landscape is faster, more complex, and more relentless than ever. Attackers are […]

We Are the Champions: Building a Cybersecurity Culture that Lasts

How to Empower Employees and Strengthen Defenses from the Inside Out By Nick Kelly, Senior Security Solutions Architect In cybersecurity, there is a long-standing cliché: “users are the problem.” You may have heard some of the old, tired jokes: “User is a four-letter word” “PEBKAC – problem exists between keyboard and chair” “It’s an ID10T […]

Optimized, Not Automated: The Role of RF Design in AI-Driven Wi-Fi

By Keith Heckel, DA Solutions Architect Over the last 20+ years, we have seen the wireless landscape undergo a seismic shift. From the early days of 802.11 b, offering speeds of only 11 Mbps, to today’s Wi-Fi 6 and emerging Wi-Fi 7 standards delivering multi-gigabit output, efficiency, and support for dense device environments, wireless performance […]

AI-Driven Wireless Networks: The Future of Connectivity

By Keith Heckel, DA Solutions Architect In today’s hyper-connected world, wireless networks are the backbone of virtually every business operation. Yet managing these networks remains a complex, resource-intensive challenge. IT teams often grapple with unpredictable interference, fluctuating demand, and security threats, all while striving to provide employees and customers with seamless, high-performance connectivity. So, how […]

Cyber Threats in K–12: Empowering Students, Staff & Families Through Smarter Security Training

By Nick Kelly, Senior Security Solutions Architect Today’s K-12 students are fundamentally different from generations before them. As true digital natives, they’ve grown up in a world where constant connectivity is the norm. Their lives unfold online – whether through social interactions, gaming, collaborating, or learning. Yet, despite the central role technology plays in students’ […]