Best Cisco Systems Podcasts (2025)

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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) 53:58

9h ago53:58

53:58

Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…

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TNO025: Know the Packet Flow 42:57

8d ago42:57

42:57

Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »…

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CIO Leadership in AI Security and Innovation with Siroui Mushegian of Barracuda 37:01

10d ago37:01

37:01

Siroui Mushegian, CIO at Barracuda, shares how she’s building a smart, secure foundation for AI—-from setting up an AI council, to governing agents, and creating employee guidelines that protect innovation. She also shares how AI is transforming IT operations and unlocking new levels of productivity across the enterprise. About the Guest: Siroui Mu…

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Creating Engaging Workplaces: The Secret to Crecera Brands' Success 33:51

12d ago33:51

33:51

In this episode of the All Things Considered CX, host Bob Azman is joined by Scott Eichstad and Ted Itschert from Crecera Brands. With a focus on authenticity and customer experience, Scott and Ted share their journey of transforming the customer service landscape within their organization. With nearly 60 years of shared experience, they discuss th…

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Creating Engaging Workplaces: The Secret to Crecera Brands' Success 34:08

12d ago34:08

34:08

In this episode of the All Things Considered CX, host Bob Azman is joined by Scott Eichstad and Ted Itschert from Crecera Brands. With a focus on authenticity and customer experience, Scott and Ted share their journey of transforming the customer service landscape within their organization. With nearly 60 years of shared experience, they discuss th…

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TNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) 42:11

15d ago42:11

42:11

On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also…

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TNO023: Networking’s Third Phase – The Network Operator Experience 57:30

23d ago57:30

57:30

Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community…

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How Oscilloscopes are Becoming the Swiss Army Knife of the Lab 24:39

24d ago24:39

24:39

Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Chris Loberg from Tektronix and learn about how oscilloscopes are becoming the Swiss Army Knife of the lab.By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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AI-Driven Workplace Transformation with Saket Srivastava of Asana 31:25

25d ago31:25

31:25

Saket Srivastava is the Chief Information Officer at work management platform Asana. Saket oversees Asana's IT organization, including optimizing technology systems and processes, connecting technology strategy to overarching business strategy, and ensuring that technology infrastructure supports organizational goals. Previously, Saket held executi…

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TNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) 1:08:21

29d ago1:08:21

1:08:21

There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security. Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are…

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TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming 47:04

1M ago47:04

47:04

What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data. He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network... Read more »…

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TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has... Read …

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TNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a... Read more »…

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TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus sh…

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TNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes 43:49

2M ago43:49

43:49

Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to... Read mor…

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TNO016: One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored) 43:22

2M ago43:22

43:22

Collaboration among tech and business teams is crucial to advancing your business. Extreme Networks is introducing Extreme Platform ONE to support this collaboration. In this sponsored episode, we talk about how this product is designed to streamline workflows and enhance user experience through automation and AI integration. Extreme Networks Platf…

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Open Standards in High-Speed Digital Communications Channels 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Doug Sandy, CTO of PICMUG, to learn about open standards in high speed digital communications channels . Check out more information about PICMG here. PICMG | Open Standards for Embedded Computing ApplicationsBy Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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TNO015: Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Today’s episode with guest Joan Garcia provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern network operations at a telco, the importance of collaboration across technical domains, and the strategic decisions that drive innovation in the telecom industry. Joan’s experiences and perspectives offer ideas for navigating the challenges of integra…

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Creating Craveworthy Exceptional Restaurant Experiences for Consumers (ft. Gregg Majewski, Craveworthy Brands)) 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Gregg Majewski joins me on the podcast to discuss how to use technology to create better experiences as well as putting the consumer first in every aspect of your business. Creating craveworthy experiences for consumers in the restaurant business. Gregg Majewski is the Founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands and the former CEO of Jimmy John’s. With o…

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TNO014: Beneath the Cable Color – A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored) 43:53

3M ago43:53

43:53

Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company. Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company’s history and its... Read more …

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TNO013: How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking? 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Can we map DevOps principles and practices to network operations? Should we? On today’s show, we talk with Williams Collins and Eyvonne Sharp to understand DevOps both culturally and practically. We also discuss the challenges of applying DevOps to network operations. We look at lightweight options such as starting small, having a centralized sourc…

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DAS, the Wide World of Wideband 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

In the first new episode of 2025 for Ventev Connected Voices, our host Jared VanAllen welcomes Tessco’s own Jeyler Zabala onto the show to discuss DAS, the wide world of wideband, as part of the mini Meet the Geek series.By Jonathan Davy

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2025: The Year of The BIG STAY and The GREAT DETACHMENT. Build Your BRAND Using The Rules of 3's! (Ft. Carol Kaemmerer) 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Carol is back! It’s great to welcome Carol Kaemmerer back to the podcast. In this episode, Carol talks about 2025 – the year of the big stay and the great detachment! She also talks about building your personal brand – by using the rule of 3’s! Are you concerned about your current role, your career, your personal brand, your LinkedIn profile? Carol…

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TNO012: From Hardware to Cloud: Evolving Roles for Network Operators 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

Cloud networking is still networking, but there are differences. In this special collaboration episode between the Total Network Operations and Cloud Gambit podcasts, Scott Robohn, Eyvonne Sharp, and William Collins dive into the contrasts between traditional and cloud networking, and how network engineers raised on hardware and the CLI can flouris…

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The Eighth Notch. Conscious Consumerism. Eco-conscious Consumers. Integrated Sustainability (Ft. Mike Robinson - The Eighth Notch) 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

What a great episode to end 2024! Conscious Consumerism. Eco-conscious consumers. The Eighth Notch. Integrating sustainability into the core touchpoints of the customer journey. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the retail industry, Mike Robinson is a valuable addition to the founding team of The Eighth Notch, t8notch.com, a technology…

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TNO011: Behind the NetOps Curtain at Cisco Live! 49:18

5M ago49:18

49:18

Ever wonder how large conferences such as Cisco Live! manage their on-site network operations? Today’s podcast guest, Jason Davis joins host Scott Robohn to discuss history of network operations at Cisco Live!, and the intricacies, challenges, and strategies involved in setting up and managing network operations for such a large event. Episode Gues…

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TNO010: Navigating Network Automation Complexities: Insights from AutoCon 2 (Sponsored) 48:38

5M ago48:38

48:38

On today’s show, we recap some highlights of AutoCon2 with guest Jeremy Rossbach from sponsor Broadcom. Jeremy gives some background on his career, and then elaborates on conversations he had at AutoCon2. He also shares observations on the present and future of network automation, which include AI and robust observability solutions that integrate w…

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The CIO Roadmap to Executive Leadership with Rich Horwath of Strategic Thinking Institute 52:21

5M ago52:21

52:21

Rich Horwath, CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute and best-selling author, shares strategies that help CIOs to elevate their strategic thinking—providing a roadmap for transitioning from technical leaders to visionary business executives. Drawing from his advisory work with top-tier technology leaders, Horwoth breaks down the critical skills needed…

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Transforming Your CX From The Teenage Years To Early Adulthood Through A Digital First Experience (Ft. Andrew Carothers - CISCO System) 36:38

5M ago36:38

36:38

I’m wrapping up the year with our continuing exploration of the effective utilization of AI in improving your organization’s customer experience. My guest on this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast is Andrew Carothers, CCXP. Andrew Carothers is a Customer Experience executive known for developing innovative CX strategies that grow reve…

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TNO009: From Network Monitoring to Observability: Make the Leap for Better NetOps 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Traditional network monitoring was built around SNMP and logs. And while there’s still a role for these sources, network observability aims to incorporate more data to help you build a holistic picture of the network and its behavior and performance. These sources can include flows, streaming telemetry, APIs, NETCONF, the CLI, deep packet inspectio…

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The Countdown to Wi-Fi 7 20:15

5M ago20:15

20:15

The arrival of Wi-Fi 7 is approaching this New Year! With one of the largest revolutions of networking in over 20 years we have the perfect guest to talk all about it! In this month’s episode, our host Jared VanAllen welcomes Mobile Solutions Architect at World Wide Technology and wireless mobility solutions expert, Jennifer Huber, to talk all the …

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Best Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for CIOs with Carl Froggett of Deep Instinct 49:18

5M ago49:18

49:18

Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, breaks down the AI-driven disruptions reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. From navigating complex security architectures to busting big data myths, Carl offers strategic advice for CIOs and CISOs on staying one step ahead in a rapidly evolving tech world. About the Guest: Carl Froggett, CIO of Deep Instinct, …

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TNO008: Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for Network Operators 1:05:57

5M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

AI can support network operations, but it can also be complex, mysterious, and steeped in vendor hype. On today’s episode, guest Phil Gervasi clarifies some of the terminology and concepts of AI, including distinctions among concepts like generative AI, general AI, and large language models (LLMs). Phil shares tips for getting beyond the hype to...…

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Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. Harnessing the Power of AI (ft. David Edelman) 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

The Five Promises of Personalization. Harnessing the power of AI to personalize the customer experience. Exploding the myth of proving the ROI of CX. This and so much more to talk about with our guest David Edelman on the All Things Considered CX Podcast with Bob Azman. David is the co-author of the new book Personalized. Customer Strategy in the A…

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Engineering Leadership for Scale, Agility, and Momentum with Jason LaFollette of Yext 35:26

6M ago35:26

35:26

Jason LaFollette, CTO at Yext, shares his product-driven approach to leading agile teams, maintaining tech debt, and using a “top-down, bottom-up” style to keep productivity and momentum high. About the Guest: Jason LaFollette is Yext's Chief of Technology. Jason joined the company in 2014 and built out the enterprise consulting side of the busines…

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TNO007: Good Foundations Are Key To Leveraging AI for Network Operations 56:00

6M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode of Total Network Operations the conversation focuses on the impact and implementation of AI on network operations. Host Scott Robohn is joined by guest Michael Wynston to discuss the foundational requirements for AI implementation, such as well-documented processes, version control, and lab testing. Michael also talks about the need…

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Leveraging AI to Improve Growth and Your Organization's Customer Experience (ft. Kevin Dean) 36:31

6M ago36:31

36:31

“Terrified, mortified, petrified, stupefied” by AI? Then you’ve come to the right place to eliminate these fears and trepidations! Joining me on this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast with Bob Azman is Kevin J. Dean, Founder & CEO of ManoByte a technology services company specializing in business process automation, CRM, and intellige…

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AI Business Strategy for CIOs with Naveen Zutshi of Databricks 36:23

6M ago36:23

36:23

Naveen Zutshi, CIO at Databricks, shares his strategies for successful AI implementation. This must-listen episode is perfect for tech leaders wanting to learn how to craft an effective AI strategy, bridge gaps in tech teams, and drive innovation in your organization. About the Guest: Naveen Zutshi is the CIO at Databricks, previously CIO at Palo A…

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Shipping 112 Gbps Systems in High-volume Production - Discussion with Cisco 31:38

6M ago31:38

31:38

Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Stephen Scearce, the director of hardware engineering at Cisco, where they discuss the practical problems and solutions Cisco faces in designing and shipping 112 Gbps systems in high-volume production.By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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TNO006: Network Operations is Where It’s At 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

Join Mike Bushong, an industry expert, and host Scott Robohn as they talk about why Network Operations is the next big thing and why you should start with the end in mind for NetOps. Their proposal is that NetOps shouldn’t just get a seat at the table; they should get 51% of the vote. They... Read more »…

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Building Brand Loyalty Through Unboxing Marketing... End-To-End Customer Experience (ft. Tyler Delarm) 30:14

7M ago30:14

30:14

As CX professionals, we often talk about the experience has to be “end-to-end”. But too often we forget steps along the way – including what happens when the customer’s package arrives and they “unbox it”. Is it personal or generic? Does it make them smile or grimace? In this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast, Tyler DeLarm joins us to…

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TNO005: Making Networking Cool Again with Meter (Sponsored) 37:03

7M ago37:03

37:03

Meter CEO Anil Varanasi joins Scott Robohn on this sponsored episode of Total Network Operations to talk about Meter’s vision for networking and network operations. In this podcast, recorded the day before Meter’s first public MeterUp event, Anil and Scott discuss Meter’s approach to building new networking equipment, vertical integration of their …

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TNO004: DevOps, NetOps, and Batman – Part 2 45:03

7M ago45:03

45:03

Guest Tom McGonagle, the creator of GitNops, is back with host Scott Robohn for part two of their GitNops discussion. They continue their conversation about the principles and applications of GitNops in network operations, including automated testing, the collaborative role of GitHub, and the challenges of ensuring accurate configurations before de…

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AI. Offshoring. Delight. Rage. What is the Impact to Revenue, Reputation and Loyalty? (Ft. John Goodman) 37:02

7M ago37:02

37:02

He’s back! And does he have some great new research, insights and perspectives to share on this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast. John Goodman joins me to talk about AI, Offshoring, Delighting customers, the latest info related to focused research on CPG customer delight and so much more! John has joined me several times in the past …

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TNO003: DevOps, NetOps, and Batman – Part 1 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

Do you know what DevOps is? Really? And how well does it fit traditional NetOps? Host Scott Robohn and guest Tom McGonagle explore ways to apply DevOps to Network Engineering and Operations. They review the seven DevOps practices and Tom’s proposed adaptations of DevOps under the banner of GitNops. This is the first part of... Read more »…

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Unlocking The Emotional Drivers of Human Decisions to Create Powerful Stories & Experience (ft. Ian Baer) 32:07

8M ago32:07

32:07

Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer, has been solving marketing’s greatest challenges for over three decades. He has spent his career helping major brands achieve extraordinary success and challenger brands box above their weight class in leadership roles with Publicis Groupe, TBWA, Rapp, Deutsch and others, and was named to Campaign US’ Digital…

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EMC Expert Lee Hill's Journey and Advice on Common EMC Challenges 24:30

8M ago24:30

24:30

Join Eric for his chat with Lee Hill, EMC industry expert, as they talk about Lee’s journey into EMC and some of the problems he solves for his customers. Here is Lee’s web site: EMC and EMI Courses - SILENT Solutions LLC (silent-solutions.com)By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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TNO002: How Simplification Helps MSPs Scale 46:24

8M ago46:24

46:24

Simplification is the theme of today’s episode. Host Scott Robohn and guest Jack Maxfield explore the operational impacts of simplification for a Managed Service Provider (MSP). They discuss the challenges of managing multi-vendor environments and how to use templating and tools to simplify the management process. Proactive client communication and…

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Business-First IT in the AI Era with Cisco Sanchez of Qualcomm 39:19

8M ago39:19

39:19

Cisco Sanchez, SVP and CIO at Qualcomm, shares his business-first philosophy to technology cultivated over 25 years of IT experience. Sanchez emphasizes the importance of IT professionals loving both technology and the business, creating roadmaps that align with business goals, and utilizing frameworks like Charlie Feld's approach. About the Guest:…

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TNO001: Your Team Matters as Much as Your Tech and Tools 45:28

8M ago45:28

45:28

Your team is just as important as your tech and tools in any environment, including NetOps. Garrett Nowak, Senior Director of Network Architecture at 11:11 Systems shares his journey from tier one help desk to a leadership role. He discusses the importance of teamwork, community, and effective leadership in network operations and how he works... Re…

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