Public sector innovations are powering a more inclusive future, from inner cities to rural farms.  And Cisco's Marcus Moffett is helping to make it happen.  The company's CTO for U.S. public sector, Moffett is committed to technology transformation in education, transportation, government, and public safety, while working to close the digital divide and create new opportunities.  In a free-ranging discussion with Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco's Strategy and Storytelling team, Moffett shares his vision for continuing innovation in the public sector - along with concrete solutions to its biggest challenges.

Public sector innovations are powering a more inclusive future, from inner cities to rural farms. And Cisco's Marcus Moffett is helping to make it happen. The company's CTO for U.S. public sector, Moffett is committed to technology transformation in education, transportation, government, and public safety, while working to close the digital divide and create new opportunities. In a free-ranging discussion with Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco's Strategy and Storytelling team, Moffett shares his vision for continuing innovation in the public sector - along with concrete solutions to its biggest challenges.

Transforming the public sector, from cities to farms

For Joseph Bradley, artificial intelligence has the potential to support an Inclusive Future, in which opportunity, education, and equality touch even the most disadvantaged people on the planet.  But Bradley, Cisco's global vice president of IoT, blockchain, AI, and incubation businesses, is also quick to share his concerns. The author of Questioneering: the New Model for Innovative Leaders in the Digital Age, he fears the unconscious bias that can be programed into AI. Along with the upheavals that will result if we don't properly retrain workers for a world in which AI assumes more and tasks.  In a free-ranging interview with Kevin Delaney - senior writer for Cisco's strategy and Storytelling team - Bradley shares concrete advice for business leaders and society as a whole. To ensure that we successfully navigate the profound changes that the next wave of technology change will bring.

For Joseph Bradley, artificial intelligence has the potential to support an Inclusive Future, in which opportunity, education, and equality touch even the most disadvantaged people on the planet. But Bradley, Cisco's global vice president of IoT, blockchain, AI, and incubation businesses, is also quick to share his concerns. The author of Questioneering: the New Model for Innovative Leaders in the Digital Age, he fears the unconscious bias that can be programed into AI. Along with the upheavals that will result if we don't properly retrain workers for a world in which AI assumes more and tasks. In a free-ranging interview with Kevin Delaney - senior writer for Cisco's strategy and Storytelling team - Bradley shares concrete advice for business leaders and society as a whole. To ensure that we successfully navigate the profound changes that the next wave of technology change will bring.

The promise of AI

Cisco's Bret Hartman shares key strategies for thwarting cyberthreats in the coming year  Bret Hartman has been in cybersecurity since he was a young Air Force lieutenant. Followed by stints at the NSA, IBM, and EMC. Along the way he's seen the focus of shift from hardware to cloud and on to machine learning and AI.  But Hartman, who is vice president and CTO of Cisco's security business group, never lost sight of the importance of human creativity and collaboration in security - as new innovations arise from hackers and defenders alike.  In a free-ranging podcast interview with Kevin Delaney - senior writer for Cisco's Strategy and Storytelling team - Bret shares some of his warnings, predictions, and, above all, best practices for cybersecurity in 2020. Along with insights into the innovative products and solutions in Cisco's portfolio.

Cisco's Bret Hartman shares key strategies for thwarting cyberthreats in the coming year Bret Hartman has been in cybersecurity since he was a young Air Force lieutenant. Followed by stints at the NSA, IBM, and EMC. Along the way he's seen the focus of shift from hardware to cloud and on to machine learning and AI. But Hartman, who is vice president and CTO of Cisco's security business group, never lost sight of the importance of human creativity and collaboration in security - as new innovations arise from hackers and defenders alike. In a free-ranging podcast interview with Kevin Delaney - senior writer for Cisco's Strategy and Storytelling team - Bret shares some of his warnings, predictions, and, above all, best practices for cybersecurity in 2020. Along with insights into the innovative products and solutions in Cisco's portfolio.

Meeting the security threats of 2020

Manufacturing has made astonishing progress in recent decades. But there are even greater changes to come, as the Internet itself undergoes its next level of transformation. 5g and WiFi 6 will be a big part of this, by fully enabling data-intensive manufacturing solutions like AI, virtual reality, advanced robotics, and predictive maintenance. The end result? Factories (and products!) that will be cleaner, safer, and more productive than ever before. In this podcast, Cisco’s Kevin Delaney chats with some top experts on next-gen wireless, and how it can enable the next leap forward in manufacturing: Todd Gurela, chief technology officer for Cisco’s Industry Solutions Group  Chantal Polsonetti, vice president of Advisory Services for ARC Advisory David Vasko, director of advanced technologies at Rockwell Automation Dr. Jay Lee, a professor of advanced manufacturing at the University of Cincinnati Stephen Goodman, Cisco business development architect.   Shaun Kirby, head of connected car product development at Cisco

Manufacturing has made astonishing progress in recent decades. But there are even greater changes to come, as the Internet itself undergoes its next level of transformation. 5g and WiFi 6 will be a big part of this, by fully enabling data-intensive manufacturing solutions like AI, virtual reality, advanced robotics, and predictive maintenance. The end result? Factories (and products!) that will be cleaner, safer, and more productive than ever before. In this podcast, Cisco’s Kevin Delaney chats with some top experts on next-gen wireless, and how it can enable the next leap forward in manufacturing: Todd Gurela, chief technology officer for Cisco’s Industry Solutions Group  Chantal Polsonetti, vice president of Advisory Services for ARC Advisory David Vasko, director of advanced technologies at Rockwell Automation Dr. Jay Lee, a professor of advanced manufacturing at the University of Cincinnati Stephen Goodman, Cisco business development architect.   Shaun Kirby, head of connected car product development at Cisco

The Wireless World of Industry 4.0

The next wave of urban transformation will incorporate technologies like AI, robotics, and advanced video analytics in exciting new ways. But such data-intensive solutions demand a new dimension in wireless connectivity.  In this podcast, Cisco's Kevin Delaney explores what the experts are saying about the promise of 5G and WiFi 6 to meet the those demands. While helping to create cities that are cleaner, safer, and a whole lot smarter.  With:  • Bas Boorsma, authorand managing director of Cities Today  • Gordon Feller, co-founder of Meeting of the Minds  • Brenda Germundson of Cisco's global public sector group  • Shaun Kirby, head of connected car product management at Cisco  • Craig Mathias, principal of Farpoint Group  • Derek Peterson, BoingoWireless CTO  • Simon Young of Cisco's IoT, energy and transportation group  • Louis Zacharilla, an author and co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum

The next wave of urban transformation will incorporate technologies like AI, robotics, and advanced video analytics in exciting new ways. But such data-intensive solutions demand a new dimension in wireless connectivity. In this podcast, Cisco's Kevin Delaney explores what the experts are saying about the promise of 5G and WiFi 6 to meet the those demands. While helping to create cities that are cleaner, safer, and a whole lot smarter. With: • Bas Boorsma, authorand managing director of Cities Today • Gordon Feller, co-founder of Meeting of the Minds • Brenda Germundson of Cisco's global public sector group • Shaun Kirby, head of connected car product management at Cisco • Craig Mathias, principal of Farpoint Group • Derek Peterson, BoingoWireless CTO • Simon Young of Cisco's IoT, energy and transportation group • Louis Zacharilla, an author and co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum

A Wireless Revolution for the Smartest Cities

A Cisco-led effort is proving 5G's potential to create value in even the most remote places.  Many rural locations are abundant in resources and creative drive. Yet a lack of connectivity holds them back.  An initiative called 5G RuralFirstis trying to change all that. Spearheaded by Cisco and principal partner the University of Strathclyde, it's showcasing 5G's ability to connect the unconnected and spur growth in even the most remote places - and everything from salmon farms and renewable energy in northern Scotland's Orkney Islands to farms in the southern UK are reaping the benefits.  In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with some of the key players in the 5G RuralFirst consortium - about their successes, challenges, and best practices for leveraging 5G's superior speed, bandwidth, and range.  Featuring:  Nick Chrissos, head of innovation technology, Cisco UK and Ireland  Shona Croy, strategic advisor for renewables and connectivity, Orkney Islands Council.  Greig Paul, lead mobile networks and security engineer, University of Strathclyde  Stephen Speirs, Cisco data center and cloud services advanced services product management  Greg Whitton, managing director, CloudNet IT services

A Cisco-led effort is proving 5G's potential to create value in even the most remote places. Many rural locations are abundant in resources and creative drive. Yet a lack of connectivity holds them back. An initiative called 5G RuralFirstis trying to change all that. Spearheaded by Cisco and principal partner the University of Strathclyde, it's showcasing 5G's ability to connect the unconnected and spur growth in even the most remote places - and everything from salmon farms and renewable energy in northern Scotland's Orkney Islands to farms in the southern UK are reaping the benefits. In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with some of the key players in the 5G RuralFirst consortium - about their successes, challenges, and best practices for leveraging 5G's superior speed, bandwidth, and range. Featuring: Nick Chrissos, head of innovation technology, Cisco UK and Ireland Shona Croy, strategic advisor for renewables and connectivity, Orkney Islands Council. Greig Paul, lead mobile networks and security engineer, University of Strathclyde Stephen Speirs, Cisco data center and cloud services advanced services product management Greg Whitton, managing director, CloudNet IT services

Making the Business Case for Rural 5G

Author James Macaulay shares winning strategies for executing business transformation  We all talk about being agile, adaptable, and comfortable with change. But in an age when disruption is relentless and the need for transformation seemingly perpetual, few organizations are managing change effectively.  James Macaulay is coauthor of Orchestrating Transformation: How To Deliver Winning Performance with a Connected Approach to Change. And he has some key answers: As to how change itself is changing in the digital age, and how strategies for managing it are falling short.  In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney chats with James - who also leads Cisco's Customer Transformation Team - about how leaders can bring true harmony to digital business transformation.

Author James Macaulay shares winning strategies for executing business transformation We all talk about being agile, adaptable, and comfortable with change. But in an age when disruption is relentless and the need for transformation seemingly perpetual, few organizations are managing change effectively. James Macaulay is coauthor of Orchestrating Transformation: How To Deliver Winning Performance with a Connected Approach to Change. And he has some key answers: As to how change itself is changing in the digital age, and how strategies for managing it are falling short. In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney chats with James - who also leads Cisco's Customer Transformation Team - about how leaders can bring true harmony to digital business transformation.

Cracking the Digital Transformation Code

If you've have an unforgettable experience at a big concert or music festival this year, there's a pretty good chance that Matt Clair helped to make it happen.  The CIO of Clair Global, Matt is in the third generation of a family business that has been revolutionizing the concert experience since the 1960s.  But back when Matt's grandfather and grand-uncle were innovating live sound for the likes of Cream and Blood, Sweat, and Tears, they could not have envisioned the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.  In this podcast Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney chats with Matt Clair about his family's history of fast innovation - and their continuing quest to perfect the live music experience.

If you've have an unforgettable experience at a big concert or music festival this year, there's a pretty good chance that Matt Clair helped to make it happen. The CIO of Clair Global, Matt is in the third generation of a family business that has been revolutionizing the concert experience since the 1960s. But back when Matt's grandfather and grand-uncle were innovating live sound for the likes of Cream and Blood, Sweat, and Tears, they could not have envisioned the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. In this podcast Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney chats with Matt Clair about his family's history of fast innovation - and their continuing quest to perfect the live music experience.

Revolutionizing the Live Concert Experience

We've all suffered through ponderous, aimless, time sucking meetings. Meetings that were ill-planned, included the wrong people, and were dominated by the loudest voice in the room.  And yet, meetings are more critical than ever. If you get them right, they're the key to collaboration, innovation, and the kind of shared vision that can lead to true success, not to mention happier workers.  So, just where are meetings going wrong?  In this podcast, Kevin Delaney, executive editor of Connected Futures, speaks with Steven Rogelberg, author of  The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance.  Rogelberg has some serious answers: as to why meetings are broken, and what business leaders can do to make them effective, inclusive, and, just maybe, fun.

We've all suffered through ponderous, aimless, time sucking meetings. Meetings that were ill-planned, included the wrong people, and were dominated by the loudest voice in the room. And yet, meetings are more critical than ever. If you get them right, they're the key to collaboration, innovation, and the kind of shared vision that can lead to true success, not to mention happier workers. So, just where are meetings going wrong? In this podcast, Kevin Delaney, executive editor of Connected Futures, speaks with <a href="https://www.stevenrogelberg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steven Rogelberg</a>, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKM9CXY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance</a>. Rogelberg has some serious answers: as to why meetings are broken, and what business leaders can do to make them effective, inclusive, and, just maybe, fun.

The Perfect Meeting: It's Not Just a Myth

Cisco's Chief Security Officer shares his top-of-mind concerns for the coming year.  As Cisco's chief security and trust officer, John Stewart has a unique perspective on global trends in security - what the bad actors are developing and how smart companies can stop them. By integrating security into the very fabric of their cultures; preparing for attacks, whether by stopping them before they cause trouble or minimizing them once they do; and measuring progress along the way.  In this podcast, John speaks with Kevin Delaney, Connected Futures' executive editor. It's a free-ranging, year-end discussion about the complex technical, societal, and regulatory trends that business leaders will face in 2019. And what they can do to make cybersecurity part of a winning strategy for the whole organization.

Cisco's Chief Security Officer shares his top-of-mind concerns for the coming year. As Cisco's chief security and trust officer, John Stewart has a unique perspective on global trends in security - what the bad actors are developing and how smart companies can stop them. By integrating security into the very fabric of their cultures; preparing for attacks, whether by stopping them before they cause trouble or minimizing them once they do; and measuring progress along the way. In this podcast, John speaks with Kevin Delaney, Connected Futures' executive editor. It's a free-ranging, year-end discussion about the complex technical, societal, and regulatory trends that business leaders will face in 2019. And what they can do to make cybersecurity part of a winning strategy for the whole organization.

Integrate, Prepare, and Measure: Thwarting Cyberattacks in 2019

The Connected Futures podcast program explores business trends, technology innovations, and best practices fueling an increasingly digitized landscape. As an extension of the digital magazine, Connected Futures, the series features conversations with industry experts, marketplace analysts, and business-minded thought leaders from around the world. Discussions reveal key strategies and insights focused on the potential value of a digital economy and how organizations can evolve to capitalize on these benefits.

This is a great podcast that breaks very complicated technology into understandable information, explaining what it is, how it&#39;s used, and who&#39;s using it. I hope Cisco launches more podcasts in the future.

Great Podcast, Hope to Hear More

I just started listening to new and past episodes and have enjoyed everything so far. Good guests, but the sound quality flucuates. The newer ones seem to have worked that out though and I will keep listening.

Well Done!

The Connected Futures podcast program explores business trends, technology innovations, and best practices fueling an increasingly digitized landscape. As an extension of the digital magazine, Connected Futures, the series features conversations with industry experts, marketplace analysts, and business-minded thought leaders from around the world. Discussions reveal key strategies and insights focused on the potential value of a digital economy and how organizations can evolve to capitalize on these benefits.

Connected Futures: A Cisco podcast exploring business innovation insights

While no one can predict the future, it’s certain that technical innovations are certain to change just about every facet of our lives - including how we work.    In this podcast, Cisco’s Rowan Trollope and Maribel Lopez, Principal Analyst and Founder, Lopez Research, explores how the IT and business landscape is changing based on new research from Cisco’s 2014 Connected World Technology Report.  From robots in the conference room to the shift to nontraditional work environments and hours,the podcast provides a visionary view for the future of work and how the C-suite can prepare.   For more, join the conversation #FutureOfWork. 

While no one can predict the future, it’s certain that technical innovations are certain to change just about every facet of our lives - including how we work. In this podcast, Cisco’s Rowan Trollope and Maribel Lopez, Principal Analyst and Founder, Lopez Research, explores how the IT and business landscape is changing based on new research from Cisco’s 2014 Connected World Technology Report. From robots in the conference room to the shift to nontraditional work environments and hours,the podcast provides a visionary view for the future of work and how the C-suite can prepare.  For more, join the conversation #FutureOfWork.

The Future of Work and Collaboration

Let's face it, life isn't easy for IT leaders. Cloud mobility, shadow IT, and relentless cyber attacks all drive mounting complexity to the point where simply keeping the lights on is a bigger challenge than ever. Today's CIO must deliver so much more. Given the pace of business disruption, CIO's can't just be operational, they must be transformational. That is, innovation leaders; sensing technology and business transitions before they happen and keeping the CEO, the board, and the business side informed and in position to drive competitive disruption.

Let's face it, life isn't easy for IT leaders. Cloud mobility, shadow IT, and relentless cyber attacks all drive mounting complexity to the point where simply keeping the lights on is a bigger challenge than ever. Today's CIO must deliver so much more. Given the pace of business disruption, CIO's can't just be operational, they must be transformational. That is, innovation leaders; sensing technology and business transitions before they happen and keeping the CEO, the board, and the business side informed and in position to drive competitive disruption.

The Future of IT

What are the “secrets” and best practices of a successful c-suite? How are executives leveraging digital and talent in a disruptive marketplace and leading transformation from within? In this podcast, Part 1 of a three-part series, Peter High, Metis Strategy President, Author and Keynote Speaker and Gus Shahin, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of IT at Flex shed light on these trends and questions.

What are the “secrets” and best practices of a successful c-suite? How are executives leveraging digital and talent in a disruptive marketplace and leading transformation from within? In this podcast, Part 1 of a three-part series, <a href="http://www.metisstrategy.com/our-people/peter-high/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter High</a>, Metis Strategy President, Author and Keynote Speaker and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusshahin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gus Shahin</a>, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of IT at Flex shed light on these trends and questions.

Going Digital: Secrets of the Successful C-Suite, Part 1

How can organizations overcome barriers, take their transformation efforts farther and ultimately, be successful in our digital era?  First, organizational leaders will need to recognize the importance of becoming a digital business and understand the role tech savvy leaders play in enabling digital transformation. Then, they need to develop a strong digital strategy.    In this podcast Ade McCormack – Near Futurist, Digital Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Author – along with Thornton May – Futurist, Author and Educator – will discuss the importance of developing a digital strategy and explore steps CXOs can take to create one. As futurists, they will explore how today’s wave of digital transformation is similar to other market disruptions, and highlight areas where organizations can capitalize on innovation right now.  Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfIT

How can organizations overcome barriers, take their transformation efforts farther and ultimately, be successful in our digital era? First, organizational leaders will need to recognize the importance of becoming a digital business and <a href="http://www.connectedfuturesmag.com/a/S15A21/leading-a-genuinely-digital-organization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">understand the role tech savvy leaders</a> play in enabling digital transformation. Then, they need to develop a strong digital strategy. In this podcast <a href="http://www.ademccormack.com/About-Ade-McCormack.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ade McCormack</a> – Near Futurist, Digital Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Author – along with <a href="http://www.thorntonamay.com/resume/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thornton May</a> – Futurist, Author and Educator – will discuss the importance of developing a digital strategy and explore steps CXOs can take to create one. As futurists, they will explore how today’s wave of digital transformation is similar to other market disruptions, and highlight areas where organizations can capitalize on innovation right now.  Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfIT

Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation: Why a Digital Strategy is Critical

$506 billion dollars. In the retail industry, this is the Digital Value at Stake globally over the next three years. It's a big opportunity. And yet, less than one quarter of retailers are actively doing something to secure those dollars.    This two-part series explores the impact of digital disruption on the retail industry. This episode dives into the problem: why retailers are leaving money on the table. Stefanie McCann, editor of Connected Futures Magazine is joined by Shaun Kirby, leader of Cisco's Rapid Prototyping Group and Jason Goldberg, SVP at Razorfish.    Read more: http://www.connectedfuturesmag.com/a/S15R13/retail-roadmap/

$506 billion dollars. In the retail industry, this is the Digital Value at Stake globally over the next three years. It's a big opportunity. And yet, less than one quarter of retailers are actively doing something to secure those dollars.    This two-part series explores the impact of digital disruption on the retail industry. This episode dives into the problem: why retailers are leaving money on the table. Stefanie McCann, editor of Connected Futures Magazine is joined by Shaun Kirby, leader of Cisco's Rapid Prototyping Group and Jason Goldberg, SVP at Razorfish.    Read more: <a href="http://www.connectedfuturesmag.com/a/S15R13/retail-roadmap/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.connectedfuturesmag.com/a/S15R13/retail-roadmap/</a>

Paving the Way for the Future of Retail, Part 1

A lot of talk about disruption is on the assumption that it's about negating negative forces where actually, quite often it's about leveraging the power of the newly possible to do things, which genuinely create game-changing results."  So says Tom Goodwin, head of innovation at Zenith Media and author of author of Digital Darwinism: Survival of the Fittest in the Age of Business Disruption.  The problem, Goodwin adds, is that too many companies are not sensing the newly possible, or making the tough choices that will set them up for future success.  Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney sat with Tom recently for a free-ranging discussion on disruption, opportunity, and the hard decisions that many business leaders are avoiding.

A lot of talk about disruption is on the assumption that it's about negating negative forces where actually, quite often it's about leveraging the power of the newly possible to do things, which genuinely create game-changing results." So says Tom Goodwin, head of innovation at Zenith Media and author of author of Digital Darwinism: Survival of the Fittest in the Age of Business Disruption. The problem, Goodwin adds, is that too many companies are not sensing the newly possible, or making the tough choices that will set them up for future success. Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney sat with Tom recently for a free-ranging discussion on disruption, opportunity, and the hard decisions that many business leaders are avoiding.

Driving Your Own Disruption in a Dog-Eat-Dog Digital Market

The data center model is experiencing a rapid transformation as cloud, mobility, and big data create new demands on the infrastructure.  And as demand increases, IT must look beyond the traditional approach of assigning resources and personnel to manage individual servers and routers in relationship to the myriad of applications on its network.  In this podcast, Cisco's Soni Jiandani and ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala discuss how organizations can benefit from an application-centric approach to infrastructure. Specifically, they explore how ACI has taken key desigh principles, benefits and the best network features SDN has to offer to offer a more simplified, automated and agile network environment.  Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfIT

The data center model is experiencing a rapid transformation as <a href="http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/trends/cloud/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cloud</a>, <a href="http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/trends/mobility/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mobility</a>, and big data create new demands on the infrastructure. And as demand increases, IT must look beyond the traditional approach of assigning resources and personnel to manage individual servers and routers in relationship to the myriad of applications on its network. In this podcast, Cisco's Soni Jiandani and ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala discuss how organizations can benefit from an application-centric approach to infrastructure. Specifically, they explore how ACI has taken key desigh principles, benefits and the best network features SDN has to offer to offer a more simplified, automated and agile network environment. Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfIT

Leading Innovation from Within: Why ACI, Why Now

“I don’t think that the end of routine means the end of jobs,” the futurist Gerd Leonhard stressed. “I think it just means the end of routine.”  That means fundamentally human qualities like design, storytelling, creativity, and innovation will loom in importance. But business leaders still need to prepare for some major upheavals.  Kevin Delaney, Connected Futures executive editor, chatted with Gerd about a world in which machines replace jobs — but, ultimately, won’t replace humans. A world that may be closer than you think.

“I don’t think that the end of routine means the end of jobs,” the futurist Gerd Leonhard stressed. “I think it just means the end of routine.” That means fundamentally human qualities like design, storytelling, creativity, and innovation will loom in importance. But business leaders still need to prepare for some major upheavals. Kevin Delaney, Connected Futures executive editor, chatted with Gerd about a world in which machines replace jobs — but, ultimately, won’t replace humans. A world that may be closer than you think.

A Futurist’s-Eye View on How Work Is Changing

While mobility, cloud and big data each enable business transformation, true power comes when organizational leaders think about these technologies collectively as they develop business strategies. In this podcast,  Cisco's Carlos Dominguez and Patrick Moorhead, Moor Insights &amp; Strategy will discuss how convergence, fueled by the growth of mobility, is bringing together applications, systems and processes to help meet organization needs and prepare for future innovation.   Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfMobility. 

While mobility, cloud and big data each enable business transformation, true power comes when organizational leaders think about these technologies collectively as they develop business strategies. In this podcast, Cisco's Carlos Dominguez and Patrick Moorhead, Moor Insights &amp; Strategy will discuss how convergence, fueled by the growth of mobility, is bringing together applications, systems and processes to help meet organization needs and prepare for future innovation. Be sure to join the conversation, #FutureOfMobility.

The Converging IT Landscape

In this episode, Steve Durbin, Managing Director of the Information Security Forum (ISF) and James Mobley, Vice President of Cisco’s Security and Collaboration Services Group continue their discussion about the CFO’s role in cybersecurity. They explore how executives can move past the notion that security is an only an IT problem and view it as business growth enabler.

In this episode, Steve Durbin, Managing Director of the Information Security Forum (ISF) and James Mobley, Vice President of Cisco’s Security and Collaboration Services Group continue their discussion about the CFO’s role in cybersecurity. They explore how executives can move past the notion that security is an only an IT problem and view it as business growth enabler.

Why the CFO is the Ideal Champion for Cybersecurity: Part 2

The workplace is forever evolving.  With the widespread use of collaboration technology and the addition of Gen Y and Gen X employees, knowledge workers are changing the definition of the workplace. The emerging mantra is: Work is something you do, it is no longer someplace you go. The definition of a workday is more flexible than ever before and employees are seeking work/life integration instead of work/life balance.     As these dynamics shift and the proliferations of new technology becomes more pervasive, creating a successful environment for the future of work will depend on a strong relationship between IT and HR at the executive level.    In this podcast, Cisco’s Lance Perryand SAP’s Brigette McInnis-Day discuss how  HR and IT leaders can evolve from  technology administrators to strategic business partners in this evolving landscape. Join the conversation, #FutureOfWork and #FutureOfIT.

The workplace is forever evolving. With the widespread use of collaboration technology and the addition of Gen Y and Gen X employees, knowledge workers are changing the definition of the workplace. The emerging mantra is: Work is something you do, it is no longer someplace you go. The definition of a workday is more flexible than ever before and employees are seeking work/life integration instead of work/life balance.  As these dynamics shift and the proliferations of new technology becomes more pervasive, creating a successful environment for the future of work will depend on a strong relationship between IT and HR at the executive level. In this podcast, Cisco’s Lance Perryand SAP’s Brigette McInnis-Day discuss how  HR and IT leaders can evolve from  technology administrators to strategic business partners in this evolving landscape. Join the conversation, #FutureOfWork and #FutureOfIT.

The Future of Work: The Partnership between HR and IT

Siri, Alexa and those ever-chattier bots on retail sites are interacting with us in all-new ways. But as smart as they are, sometimes it still seems as if we may as well be speaking another language.  That’s set to change, according to James Landay, an expert on human-computer interactions at Stanford University.  In particular, he sees speech recognition — together with other technologies like cloud-based AI — transforming our work experiences in profound ways. As machines go beyond simple commands and questions to understand our intent, context, nuances of language, even our emotions.  In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with James about the coming revolution of smart, talking machines in the workplace.

Siri, Alexa and those ever-chattier bots on retail sites are interacting with us in all-new ways. But as smart as they are, sometimes it still seems as if we may as well be speaking another language. That’s set to change, according to James Landay, an expert on human-computer interactions at Stanford University. In particular, he sees speech recognition — together with other technologies like cloud-based AI — transforming our work experiences in profound ways. As machines go beyond simple commands and questions to understand our intent, context, nuances of language, even our emotions. In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with James about the coming revolution of smart, talking machines in the workplace.

In the Future of Work, Machines Just Keep Getting Chattier

With the recentexponential growth of mobile devices, it is hard not to look ahead for the next big thing that will transform technology as we know it.    The current hot topic is 5G. While most industry experts agree it is a ways off, there are obvious reasons for excitement including how it will impact the future of mobility, the Internet of Things and ultimately the Internet of Everything.   If 5G is all that it’s speculated to be, the mobility landscape will be in for a dramatic change, especially as businesses and organizations embrace all that 5G stands to offer such as ultra-fast network speeds and an increase in capacity.      In this podcast, Cisco's Stuart Taylor and Peter Jarich with Current Analysis will explore what 5G means for the growth of mobility, the network, mobile data and real-world connected mobile experiences. Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter, #FutureOfMobility. 

With the recent<a href="https://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-vni-global-mobile-data-forecast-update-2013-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">exponential growth</a> of mobile devices, it is hard not to look ahead for the next big thing that will transform technology as we know it. The current hot topic is 5G. While most industry experts <a href="https://www.techdirt.com/blog/wireless/articles/20140306/08062826462/5g-wireless-doesnt-even-technically-exist-yet-everyones-pretty-sure-its-going-to-fix-everything.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agree</a> it is a <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/5g-is-about-as-close-as-iphone-12/#!DgvX9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ways off</a>, there are obvious <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/02/27/five-reasons-to-get-excited-about-5g-networks/?tid=pm_national_pop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reasons for excitement</a> including how it will impact the future of mobility, the Internet of Things and ultimately the <a href="http://internetofeverything.cisco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Internet of Everything</a>. If 5G is all that it’s speculated to be, the mobility landscape will be in for a dramatic change, especially as businesses and organizations embrace all that 5G stands to offer such as ultra-fast network speeds and an increase in capacity. In this podcast, Cisco's Stuart Taylor and Peter Jarich with Current Analysis will explore what 5G means for the growth of mobility, the network, mobile data and real-world connected mobile experiences. Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter, #FutureOfMobility.

What do predictions about 5G mean for the Future of Mobility?

Digital transformation is hard enough in any industry. But consider the challenges in one of the most complex ecosystems today: a major airport. Multiple stakeholders — including airlines, vendors, retailers, and, of course, tens of millions of passengers — demand the most efficient and seamless experience. And security and safety are paramount. Digitization is what makes it all work — and grow. Lynette DuJohn is the Chief Digital Officer of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which Business Insider recently rated No. 1 in North America. Lynette spoke with Connected Futures Senior Writer Kevin Delaney about some of her challenges and successes.  And how she is using digital technologies to create what she calls the “perceptive airport” — one that offers an ever-better experience for passengers and workers alike.

Digital transformation is hard enough in any industry. But consider the challenges in one of the most complex ecosystems today: a major airport. Multiple stakeholders — including airlines, vendors, retailers, and, of course, tens of millions of passengers — demand the most efficient and seamless experience. And security and safety are paramount. Digitization is what makes it all work — and grow. Lynette DuJohn is the Chief Digital Officer of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which Business Insider recently rated No. 1 in North America. Lynette spoke with Connected Futures Senior Writer Kevin Delaney about some of her challenges and successes.  And how she is using digital technologies to create what she calls the “perceptive airport” — one that offers an ever-better experience for passengers and workers alike.

Digital Transformation At Vancouver International Airport 

$506 billion dollars. In the retail industry, this is the Digital Value at Stake globally over the next three years. It's a big opportunity. And yet, less than one quarter of retailers are actively doing something to secure those dollars. This two-part series explores the impact of digital disruption on the retail industry. This episode dives into the problem: why retailers are leaving money on the table. Stefanie McCann, editor of Connected Futures Magazine is joined by Shaun Kirby, leader of Cisco's Rapid Prototyping Group and Jason Goldberg, SVP at Razorfish

$506 billion dollars. In the retail industry, this is the Digital Value at Stake globally over the next three years. It's a big opportunity. And yet, less than one quarter of retailers are actively doing something to secure those dollars. This two-part series explores the impact of digital disruption on the retail industry. This episode dives into the problem: why retailers are leaving money on the table. Stefanie McCann, editor of Connected Futures Magazine is joined by Shaun Kirby, leader of Cisco's Rapid Prototyping Group and Jason Goldberg, SVP at Razorfish

Smart Machines- Helping Humans or Killing Jobs

Ray Charles once said, "they don't pay me to play music, I do that for free. They pay me to get stuck in airports." Touring musicians or not, we can all relate to the frustration of lost luggage, flight delays, and missed connections while flying. Today digital technologies offer many new solutions, but in the complex ecosystem of a major airport, implementing those solutions takes some deft leadership. 

Ray Charles once said, "they don't pay me to play music, I do that for free. They pay me to get stuck in airports." Touring musicians or not, we can all relate to the frustration of lost luggage, flight delays, and missed connections while flying. Today digital technologies offer many new solutions, but in the complex ecosystem of a major airport, implementing those solutions takes some deft leadership.

2 Airport CIOs Are Cutting Turbulence – on the Ground

At a time when AI and machine learning stand poised to replace many rote human tasks, are schools and colleges preparing the workers of tomorrow? And are business leaders creating the enterprise cultures that will support continuous learning in a climate of constant disruption?  In this podcast, Heather McGowan, a thought leader at the intersection of education, business, and technology, chats with Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney. About how the very foundations of learning need to be disrupted, for what she calls the Augmented Age - a time when human ingenuity, creativity and empathy will separate us from the machines.

At a time when AI and machine learning stand poised to replace many rote human tasks, are schools and colleges preparing the workers of tomorrow? And are business leaders creating the enterprise cultures that will support continuous learning in a climate of constant disruption? In this podcast, Heather McGowan, a thought leader at the intersection of education, business, and technology, chats with Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney. About how the very foundations of learning need to be disrupted, for what she calls the Augmented Age - a time when human ingenuity, creativity and empathy will separate us from the machines.

Disrupting Education, for the Augmented Age

The potential for a major cyberattack strikes fear in the hearts of business and technology leaders everywhere. But while things seem bad now, threats are increasing exponentially and the impact of new technologies like AI and machine learning are just beginning to be realized - for defenders and attackers alike.  In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with some leading luminaries in the security space. For some great insights on how to prepare for today's cyberthreats - as well as tomorrow's.  Featuring:  Ryan Berg, chief scientist for Barkly Security Steve Durban, managing director, Information Security Forum Luci Lagrimas, director, Cisco Talos Matt Watchinski, senior director, Cisco Talos Sven Krasser, chief scientist at Crowdstrike

The potential for a major cyberattack strikes fear in the hearts of business and technology leaders everywhere. But while things seem bad now, threats are increasing exponentially and the impact of new technologies like AI and machine learning are just beginning to be realized - for defenders and attackers alike. In this podcast, Connected Futures executive editor Kevin Delaney speaks with some leading luminaries in the security space. For some great insights on how to prepare for today's cyberthreats - as well as tomorrow's. Featuring: Ryan Berg, chief scientist for Barkly Security Steve Durban, managing director, Information Security Forum Luci Lagrimas, director, Cisco Talos Matt Watchinski, senior director, Cisco Talos Sven Krasser, chief scientist at Crowdstrike

Cyber Experts on the Ever-Expanding Cyberwar 

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