The 2024 Cisco Champion program is now accepting applications. Apply to become a member of an exclusive group of technologists.   As a Cisco Champion, you’ll: Get early insights into new Cisco products and solutions  Receive access to Cisco’s engineering rock stars Expand your own network of technology enthusiasts (Last year, we had Champions from 60+ countries covering all architectures across the Cisco ecosystem.) Hone your blogging and podcasting skills through Cisco Champion Radio and Creators Club  Provide feedback on Cisco products and solutions (good, bad, anything else) through beta testing, message testing, focus groups, and our Webex Teams spaces Receive “white glove” treatment at Cisco Live with special keynote seating, whisper suite access, behind the scenes tours, etc. - whenever we return to in-person   ... View more

In this episode, we discuss networking in harsh environments with guest Brock Richards, Senior Solution Architect at Nutrien—the world’s largest provider of crop inputs, services, and solutions—and Meraki Technical Marketing Engineer Leader Brennan Martin.     Listen as they share the unique networking solutions they built for temperature-challenged environments and their future plans for the new MS130 and MS130R switches.     Read the announcement     Host    Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco        Guests  Brennan Martin, Technical Marketing Engineer Leader, Meraki MS, Cisco   Brock Richards, Senior Solution Architect, Nutrien     ... View more

Our API has evolved significantly since embracing Swagger, now OpenAPI v2. This integration has greatly streamlined our API development process, ensuring a smooth experience for developers. Now, we're advancing even further with OpenAPI v3, emphasizing our commitment to a high-quality API contract and empowering developers with the most up-to-date tools and technologies.    Tune in to this episode to learn more about:    The OpenAPI v3 update   New use cases   Reporting features     Learn more about Meraki APIs   Join the Meraki Community   Host   Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco      Guest  Cory Guynn, Product Management Architect, Meraki Cloud, Cisco   ... View more

With the Meraki mobile app, you get everything you need for IT and network operations wherever you are. You can quickly access devices, identify problems, and easily navigate between networks and organizations.      Tune in to learn more about the mobile app and hear which features exist today, which ones are coming soon, and more.     Download the Meraki mobile app on the App Store    Download the Meraki mobile app on Google Play   Join the Meraki mobile app community    Host   Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco       Guest   Cameron Moody, Engineering Product Manager, Cisco Meraki   ... View more

Francisco “Panch” Ramirez is a Cisco Meraki leader with over 20 years of experience in sales engineering.   Tune in to this episode to gain insights into his unique career journey. Discover lessons that have shaped his distinctive leadership style, unlock strategies for building and managing an effective team, and learn ways to navigate through organizational changes.   Host  Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki   Guest Francisco Ramirez, Director, Systems Engineering, Cisco Meraki ... View more

Wireless access takes business networking by storm. Meraki cloud-managed 5G wireless WAN offers businesses numerous advantages in campus, data center, and branch networking.   In this episode, learn how businesses can take full advantage of 5G in their branch networks using the Cisco Meraki MG51 and MG51E. Listen in as we discuss how the Meraki platform can help businesses simplify the management of their branch networks with unparalleled scale, administration, and visibility from a single dashboard to configure, manage, and troubleshoot their networks.   Resources Hear more about creating connected experiences everywhere Hear more about the rise in wireless WAN among businesses Evaluate local wireless WAN using the FCC National Broadband Map   Hosts Amilee San Juan, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco   Guests Chris Burgess, BT Group, Principal Solutions Consultant Divya Pillai, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki Paul Campbell, CEO & Founder, Quaversal Pratik Desai, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Meraki ... View more

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Ormrod, Founder of Splash Access, and Shannon Nagel, Cisco Meraki Sales Leader, to discuss the benefits of using Splash Access to authenticate secure internet access and explore their recent wins in higher education. Splash Access allows you to automatically provision a custom splash page solution that instantly integrates into the Meraki cloud. Splash Access authorizes users onto the Meraki network, collects customer data, and integrates into APIs from major marketing tools. Learn more  Host Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki Guests Shannon Nagel, Regional Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki Tim Ormrod, Managing Director, OrmIT Solutions Ltd. ... View more

With cybersecurity threats lurking in every part of the digital landscape, connecting users to what they need securely and seamlessly is vital to supporting an efficient, productive, and happy workforce. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers IT a smart solution. Unified SASE takes simplicity to the next level by converging networking and security to deliver a streamlined experience for both IT and end users.    Tune in to learn about Cisco+ Secure Connect, Cisco’s turnkey unified SASE solution.   Learn more  Host Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco  Guest Omri Guelfand, Vice President, Product Management, Cisco ... View more

Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate our differences, find connection in our humanity, and elevate our LGBTQIA+ community.   In this episode, we hear from members of the Queers and Friends at Meraki (QFAM) employee resource organization (ERO). Learn about their unique experiences navigating careers in tech, what Pride means to them, and how to become a more effective ally through inclusive work environments.   Join the team  🏳️‍🌈 Host  Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki   Guests Brita Laveck, Cisco, Technical Intern  Paul Harju, Cisco, Software Engineer  Ryanne Fox, Cisco, Software Engineering Technical Leader ... View more

Effective port management is crucial for optimal and secure network operations, but it can be complex and difficult to scale across sites. Does port management have to be a headache? Absolutely not.    In this episode, Cisco Champions and Meraki switching experts will dive into best practices for managing switch ports at scale. We’ll explore the potential business outcomes that can be achieved by leveraging Meraki switching capabilities, such as zero-touch provisioning, port profiles*, and scalable management through integrations, templates, and APIs—all of which are delivered through a user-friendly approach.   Learn more  Port Profile Announcement Blog Product page  Cisco Champion Hosts  Deirra Footman, Network Engineer, Network to Cloud Pat Allen, Senior Network Engineer, Customers Bank   Paul Campbell, CEO and Founder, Quaversal Guests   Tony Carmichael, Director, Product Management, Cisco Meraki  Digvijay Bora, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki  Moderator Amilee San Juan, Cisco Champion Program, Cisco ... View more

Cisco’s workforce is a diverse group of talented folks whose roles drive real impact across communities.   Tune in to this episode to learn more about Nadine James, a global social impact leader with over 15 years of experience designing, launching, and scaling innovative community programs. We learn about Nadine’s rich history—including what fuels her passion for social justice and her journey into tech. We gain a glimpse into her day-to-day life, learn more about “compassionate capitalism,” and discuss how this economic system can elevate the human experience.   Host  Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki Guest Nadine James, Cisco, Head of Global Social Impact & Community Engagement, AppDynamics ... View more

Our ability to give customers the power to monitor, manage, and secure their networks in a quick and easy manner is key to a successful managed services strategy at Cisco Meraki.    Listen in as Alexandra Zagury, Vice President, Partner Managed and As-a-Service, Global Partner Sales, discusses how Cisco is disrupting and building a managed services practice that empowers partners to increase operational efficiency and profitability while delivering positive business outcomes for customers.    Learn more about Cisco Partner Managed Services    Host  Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki     Guest   Alexandra Zagury, Cisco, Vice President, Partner Managed and As-a-Service, Global Partner Sales   ... View more

Listen and share your comments below.   Effective port management is crucial for optimal and secure network operations, but it can be complex and difficult to scale across sites. Does port management have to be a headache? Absolutely not. In this episode, Cisco Champions and Meraki Switching experts delve into the best practices for managing switch ports at scale. We will explore the potential business outcomes that can be achieved by leveraging Meraki Switching capabilities, such as zero-touch provisioning, port profiles*, scalable management through integrations, templates, and APIs – all of which are delivered with a user-friendly approach. *Port profiles will be available on the Meraki dashboard in early summer. Read this blog for more details. Resources meraki.cisco.com/products/switches/ Cisco Champion Hosts Deirra Footman (twitter.com/ccieby30), Network To Cloud, Network Engineer Pat Allen (twitter.com/layer8packet), Customers Bank, Sr. Network Engineer Paul Campbell (twitter.com/paulmc3), Quaversal, CEO & Founder Guests Tony Carmichael (www.linkedin.com/in/tonycarmichael/), Cisco Meraki Switching, Product Management Director Digvijay Bora (www.linkedin.com/in/digvijaybora/), Cisco Meraki, Senior TME Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program ... View more

Join our discussion about Meraki APIs and the Meraki solution application marketplace. Learn how these tools can help bring your products to customers and move the needle toward achieving successful business outcomes. We will introduce the breadth of APIs and the Meraki Marketplace, share practical examples and use cases, and show how to become a Marketplace ecosystem partner.    Learn more Join the Meraki Marketplace Take APIs for a spin Learn more about the ecosystem partner onboarding journey Host Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco Guests Shayna Boudreau, Business Development Manager, Meraki Ecosystem, Cisco Vasundhra Dewangan, Product Manager, Meraki APIs, Cisco ... View more

Tune in to this episode to hear from Morgan Teachworth, a founding member of the Meraki engineering team and current SVP of Hardware Engineering at Cisco. He is responsible for leading hardware and supply chain for the Cisco wireless and Meraki portfolio. Learn about his amazing journey, what led to his career in hardware engineering, his unique experiences as a founding Meraki engineer and the lessons he learned along the way. You’ll also gain insights into the future of Meraki’s hardware portfolio and what inspires him when he’s not thinking about networking technology.    Learn more Executive biography Product page Host Sammy Brenner, Cisco Meraki, Virtual Sales Leader Guest Morgan Teachworth, Cisco, SVP, Hardware Engineering and Meraki Founding Engineer   ... View more

In this episode, we celebrate where we’ve been, where we are today, and where we’re going–as a podcast series and as an organization. You’ll hear from key Meraki employees—covering talent acquisition, sales, and technical support—and gain insights into their unique experiences and perspectives on the future of Meraki. Learn more https://meraki.cisco.com/careers/ Hosts Sammy Brenner, Cisco Meraki, Virtual Sales Leader Tanner Yehlik, Cisco Meraki, Technical Marketing Engineer Guests Julia Roquemore, Cisco Meraki, Talent Acquisition Leader  Melisa Alvarez, Cisco Meraki, Virtual Sales Specialist Tyler Wozniak, Cisco Meraki, Network Support Engineer   ... View more

Today’s episode is delivered to you in collaboration with the Cisco Champion Radio podcast—a series that brings together Cisco Champions and our best Cisco experts to talk about technology. Tune in to hear more about the first-ever 5G cellular gateway from Cisco Meraki and discover how Meraki cloud-managed 5G helps organizations scale faster, build stronger, and execute flexibly, across a variety of industries.   Learn more MG51 MG51E Free trial MG51 and MG51E in the press Ways to use MG51 and MG51E with 5G FWA Subscribe to Cisco Champion Radio   Cisco Speakers Pratik Desai (Connect on LinkedIn) Cisco, Product Marketing Manager, Meraki Marketing Unni Ambat Rajagopalan (Connect on LinkedIn), Cisco, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki MXIG Shankarnarayan Dharmarajan (Connect on LinkedIn), Cisco, Engineering, Product Manager, Meraki MXIG   Cisco Champions Dan Kelcher (Connect on Twitter), IP Fabric, Solutions Architect Jian Zou, PKA Technologies, Principal Network Architect Marc Luescher (Connect on Twitter), Amazon Web Services, Sr. Solutions Architect   Moderator Danielle Carter, Cisco, Marketing Specialist, Cisco Champion Program ... View more