Cisco’s Mobility Field Day 9 saw the unveiling of its 9166D1 directional antenna, which can substitute for traditional external antennas in almost any indoor application. The antenna design proves the company’s RF design skills, with additional features such as easier connectivity for Cat 6A patch cables. Fred Niehaus, TME at Cisco, highlighted the company’s 9166D1 as a simple, feasible solution for 6GHz and Wi-Fi 6 antennae, which eliminates the need for external antennae in most indoor applications and can be an affordable resource to resolve issues of connectivity, capacity and coverage. Read on for Field Day delegate John Kilpatrick’s thoughts on Cisco’s new access point design.
Excitement in the Air With Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2023
Tech Field Day Extra returns to Cisco Live US 2023, featuring presentations from Cisco as well as Opengear and BackBox, streaming live on June 6 and 7. Tuesday begins with Opengear, followed by Cisco Enterprise, ThousandEyes, and Security. Wednesday features a presentation from BackBox and more presentations Cisco focused on IoT, Cloud and Compute, and Secure Policy. Check out the live stream on LinkedIn and the Tech Field Day website!
Excitement In the Air with Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live US 2023
Be a part of the Tech Field Day excitement at Cisco Live US 2023! Tune in for presentations from Opengear, Backbox, and Cisco June 6-7. Read on for more details and a full event schedule.
Mobility Field Day 9 – Quick Recap
Mohammad Ali shares his thoughts on Mobility Field Day 9, which featured presentations and discussions from vendors and delegates from different parts of the world. Juniper Networks, Fortinet, Arista, Cisco, Celona, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks made significant announcements around cloud NAC, access assurance, analytics, IoT, Wi-Fi 7, security, and more. The event also included a roundtable discussion on the challenges of moving services to the cloud, providing a platform for delegates to discuss the impact and challenges of the new technology trends.
New Cisco Meraki MREye for Wi-Fi Performance Monitoring
At Mobility Field Day 9, Cisco introduced MREye, a new feature that provides Wi-Fi performance monitoring to enhance Proactive Wi-Fi Service Assurance, to be released in the second half of 2023. MREye allows connected APs to perform continuous connectivity and experience monitoring with neighbouring APs so that WLAN practitioners can proactively monitor their WLANs 24/7, monitor connectivity or performance issues, and reduce time to resolution. The new solution does not require any overlays as it leverages your existing AP and cloud investment, providing WLAN Practitioners with better perspective to focus on root cause issues.
MFD9 Day2 Recap
This Wireless Pubcast podcast episode focused on day 2 of Mobility Field Day 9, featuring presentations from Cisco, NetAlly, and Ruckus. Cisco showcased positive developments in their integration of engineering teams, consolidation of wireless product oversight, and new AP capabilities. NetAlly introduced the CyberScope, expanding their network testing tools with Nmap functionality. Ruckus discussed their IoT platform, enhancements to Adaptive Intelligent Radio Management, and briefly touched on Wi-Fi 7 features. They also introduced a rebranded firewall. Listen in as Chris Reed and Raymond Hendrix dive deep into Mobility Field Day 9 day 2 on the Wireless Pubcast podcast!
Cisco Live 2023- Tech Field Day Extra- Event Preview
Girard Kavelines is getting excited for an in-person Cisco Live event, not to mention that Tech Field Day will be there. The event will include two-action-packed days, with presentations and demos from a host of well-known vendors. These will include Opengear and BackBox, both of whom will present their latest products and services to delegates. And of course there will be hours of deep dives into the latest from Cisco!
Making Mobility Magic at Mobility Field Day 9
Mobility Field Day 9 is May 17-19 in Silicon Valley, bringing together the top technology minds and experts in wireless and mobility to share their innovations and contributions to the field. With presentations from Arista, Celona, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks, attendees can expect updates on advancements in AI networking, SASE, and cybersecurity, among others. The presentations will be streamed live on our online platforms and feature roundtable discussions from our Field Day delegates. Watch this video for more information!
Making Mobility Magic at Mobility Field Day 9
Join us live May 17-19 in Silicon Valley for Mobility Field Day 9! Hear presentations from Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco, NetAlly, Ruckus Networks, Arista, and Celona.
Cisco Live 2023- Lets Go to Vegas Baby!
Girard Kavelines shares his excitement and anticipation for Cisco Live 2023, an event that he describes as “Disneyland for IT professionals.” This post highlights the possibilities this event presents for networking and connecting with talented individuals from all around the world, in-person learning opportunities and access to sessions and presentations, community engagement, and the Tech Field Day exclusive event. He also discusses the personal significance of attending the event as a symbol of his own professional and personal growth. Girard encourages others to register for the event, pack up, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Can Emerging Technologies Create Self-Healing Networks?
Zoë Rose is intrigued by the idea of self-healing networks. In this article, Rose explores the concept of self-healing networks and how technologies like AI and machine learning can enable them. With insights into the latest advancements in network management technology, this article is an essential read for IT professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations.
Creating 5G Connected Experiences at Cisco Live Tech Field Day Extra With Cisco Meraki
In this article, Martin Duggan gives his thoughts on the Meraki presentation, where they unveiled the new 5G MG51 & MG51E Cellular Gateways. Read the full article on Gestalt IT’s website, and watch the full presentation on Youtube.
Making Buildings Smart With Intelligent Automation and Lower Energy Footprints With Cisco
Sulagna Saha takes a closer look at the Cisco Smart Building solution. Powered by the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series, and Cisco Spaces for visibility and insights, the stack delivers significant cost cuts, automation and an indoor experience that is signature of smart buildings. To read her article, head over to Gestalt IT, or check the presentation here at Tech Field Day.
Managing IoT Assets in Industrial Networks With Cisco
Cisco recently released several new features for the Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard. In this article, Sulagna Saha takes a closer look at two of those innovations, and offers a walk-though of the dashboard’s capabilities. Read her article at Gestalt IT or check out Cisco’s demo on the Tech Field Day website.
Tech Field Day eXtra at Cisco Live EMEA 2023: Cisco Secure Firewall 3100
Arjan Timmerman does a deep dive into The Cisco Secure Firewall 3100, calling it an “excellent choice.” Check out his article on the TECHunplugged website and watch Cisco’s full presentation on the Tech Field Day Website!
Predicting Network Problems With Cisco
In this article, Sulagna Saha takes a closer look at Cisco Predictive Networks. Predictive Networks enables operators to prevent potential issues in the network, by providing predictive intelligence on network behavior and troubleshooting recommendations. Read her article at Gestalt IT or watch the live demo here at Tech Field Day.
Ep 112 – NFD30 Special!
Networking Field Day Delegates A.J. Murray, Tim Bertino, and Girard Kavelines share their thoughts on this event in this episode of the Art of Network Engineering Podcast. Listen to their thoughts here!
Tech Field Day Is Extra at Cisco Live EMEA!
Team Tech Field Day is headed to Amsterdam for Cisco Live EMEA 2023, and Tom Hollingsworth has all the details. Tune in live Tuesday and Wednesday as Cisco presents to the Tech Field Day delegates, or watch for the videos on our YouTube channel. We can’t wait to hear what Cisco has in store for this, the first major enterprise IT event of 2023!
Tech Field Day is Extra at Cisco Live EMEA!
Join Tech Field Day for a special Extra event in Amsterdam during Cisco Live EMEA! We’ll be there for two days of great Cisco content around security, enterprise networking, IoT, and much more.
Making Networks More Sustainable With Cisco
Sulagna Saha writes about the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, a network automation solution designed to simplify service lifecycle functions, and assure high level QoE across multi-vendor IP transport networks. Read her thoughts on Gestalt IT, or watch the demo presentation on the Tech Field Day website.