In the spirit of love, and Valentine's Day, we wanted to drop a little minisode to highlight a love story out of Cisco Meraki. Dominique & Alex Oryol, who have been at Meraki for over a decade, reside in the North Bay with their adorable baby boy Sammy. Let’s dive in and hear their story!   ... View more

Learn how certification courses can empower you and your team with the knowledge and skills they'll need to pass the certification exam, ensuring your business gets the best return on its technology investments. We talk to Arun from the Meraki Product Enablement team, and discover his passion for training. To learn more about the course mentioned in the episode, visit: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Certification/ct-p/cmss   ... View more

Cloud management is all about solving problems at scale. In this episode we’re in conversation with a major Meraki customer that has taken full advantage of the Meraki Platform to manage vast numbers of devices across multiple customers and locations. We also discuss how the technology has supported an evolution of business processes in our changed world.       ... View more

I'm excited to be hosting the first Meraki Quarterly of 2022, which will feature updates from across our portfolio. This webinar is all about staying informed about all things Meraki. Hope you can make it!   Sign-up here: https://meraki.cisco.com/webinars/meraki-qualterly-2022-jan/ ... View more

Happy New Year! We're kicking off this January with our VP of Sales in the Americas, Jen Kirkpatrick. She has 20+ years of leadership experience within the tech industry and doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing valuable insights when it comes to what she's learned throughout her career. Jen identifies as a “go to” problem solver, and during this candid conversation she provides helpful tips on how to work successfully cross-functionally and throughout different business units. You don't want to miss this real conversation with an incredibly impactful leader!   ... View more

In this final episode of 2021, we’re joined by members of the Meraki Community for a look back at the year that was, and the year ahead. The projects, the wins, the challenges: 2021 has had it all. Thank you for listening to our podcast in ‘21, and we’ll be back for more in the new year!     ... View more

Join us for a conversation with Julia Roquemore, a Senior Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Meraki. We dive deep into understanding the priorities of the recuriting team, getting a glimpse of the candidate journey, and learn tips on how stand out in this competitive talent market. Julia touches on what it takes to build a diverse candidate pool, and even breaks down myths about salary negotiation during the interview process!   ... View more

An evolving hybrid workforce demands embracing change. Providing an in-office experience, regardless of location, is more important and accessible than ever, and in this episode we discuss how to think about technically enabling your workforce with our own Jordan Noonan and Meraki Ecosystem partner, Kisi. Learn more at https://www.getkisi.com/integrations/cisco-meraki     ... View more

Troubleshooting networks efficiently means saving time and money. The tools that assist us are getting more and more sophisticated, and in this episode we talk about the latest enhancement to Meraki network troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, with our newest Product Manager, Nikitha Shashidhar.       ... View more

Hello! 2021 is rapidly coming to a close, and I'm planning a special episode of Unboxed, focused on this awesome community, where we'll look back on 2021 – its highs and lows – and forward to the new year. To bring this episode to life I'd love to bring on a few community members, to share what 2021 has been like for them: achievements of pride, challenges and fun stories. Looking to record either last week of this month, or first week of December.   Interested?   Please either comment here, or drop me a PM. I'd love to hear from you!  @merakisimon 😊 🎙 ... View more

In the first of a short series focusing on Meraki Experiences we take a look at how one of our Technology Partners has applied Meraki cameras to help solve real world challenges relating to people in physical spaces. We are joined by Zack Klima, founder and CEO at WaitTime, and Pravin Mahajan, Head of Solutions Marketing at Meraki who help us explore the power of experiences in IT.   Learn more about WaitTime's solutions at http://thewaittimes.com       ... View more

Today we're in conversation with a tenured leader at Cisco Meraki, Christy Cook Olcese. Join us for an authentic discussion - we talk about how to cultivate your personal brand, build a board of directors, and learn valuable insights about how to pivot in your career. Christy started as a product sales specialist in Texas for Public Sector, working her way up to her latest role as Director of Americas Partner Organization. She is a sharp and genuine leader who doesn't hold back on what it takes to build a successful career.     ... View more

When you start a business, you never quite know where the journey will take you. In this episode, we talk to Antonio Sapienza of Bizmate, one of the earliest adopters of Meraki APIs, about the evolution of the business from Meraki reseller to Tech Partner. Bizmate's product, V-App, encompasses a wide range of solutions for various industries, and we talk through some of the use cases it supports.   ... View more

The topic of sustainability has grown to dominate conversation across a wide swathe of industry, and society. With customers increasingly paying attention to how seriously their suppliers are addressing sustainability, it's vital for every business to have a position and to be driving improvements. We can all do better. This episode focuses on the importance of having a sustainability focus, and how Cisco, including Meraki, is moving in a positive direction.       ... View more

Join us for a conversation with Cisco Public Sector sales leaders Gary DePreta. He’s an engineer by trade, consultant by instinct, and cultural leader by DNA. Learn why Gary truly feels he gets to wake up every day and help governments, schools, universities/colleges, and hospitals. He dives into what gives him that spark to chase his purpose, and we learn more about the incredible culture at Cisco.     ... View more

Cisco Meraki customers and partners always have a story to tell, and in this episode we're hearing from Service Corporation International (SCI) Director of IT Security Zac Fletcher about what it's like to manage an IT environment comprising thousands of sites. Scale has its challenges, but SCI has successfully leveraged technology from Cisco, including Meraki, to grow its business.   ... View more

A lot has happened since Cisco Meraki technology evolved beyond networking. In this episode we're looking at ways in which our smart cameras and environmental sensors are addressing modern challenges and changing experiences for businesses, their customers, and their employees.   ... View more

Join us for a conversation with Cisco Meraki CTO Bret Hull. He's been with the organization since 2010 and discusses the journey along with the changes and evolution of our engineering team through the years. Not only has he built a very successful engineering team in the US, but he has expanded the team globally. Bret’s story is an example of how we invest in our employees.   ... View more

As offices around the world come back to life, how can we ensure they work more safely and efficiently than before? Technology is ready to help, and PlaceOS is one of the companies working at the intersection of experiences, safety, and sustainability in workspaces. In this discussion with PlaceOS CIO, we look at the Meraki and other technology that's helping ensure we return to better offices.           ... View more

June is Pride month, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to have some amazing Cisco Meraki employees on our episode today. Join us for a discussion with Daniel Jones, Kate Nicholson, and Emily Sporl, who are a part of Meraki’s  QFAM ERO (Queers and Friends at Meraki employee resource organization). We’ll be discussing an array of topics including a deeper dive into our QFAM ERO and the progress of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) efforts. Also taking time to acknowledge the darker moments and the struggle against discrimination. This conversation is impactful, powerful, and important.     ... View more