In this episode, we’re discussing the new Cisco Catalyst 9300-M switches. We’re joined by Kevin Regan, Director of Product Management, Cloud Networking and Security, at Cisco Meraki.Join us and discover how new Catalyst features are empowering secure, sustainable, and high-performance connectivity.  Learn more about how Cisco Catalyst 9300-M switches deliver a flexible and secure end-to-end network at scale while managing it with ease and confidence:Read the blog: https://meraki.cisco.com/blog/2024/02/is-your-network-infrastructure-ready-for-more-iot-devices/ Cisco Catalyst 9300-M datasheet: https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/MS_Overview_and_Specifications/Catalyst_9300-M_datasheet?_gl=1*10irezq*_ga*MTQxMDg0MTIyNC4xNzA0NzI3NTEx*_ga_KP8QEFW4ML*MTcwOTIyNDc2NC4zOC4xLjE3MDkyMjQ4MzIuNTIuMC4w Host Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco Guest Kevin Regan, Director of Product Management, Cloud Networking and Security, Cisco Meraki

In this episode, we sit down with Brink Sanders, Vice President of Global Networking Experience Sales at Cisco and Jen Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Global Sales at Cisco Meraki, to dive into the world of networking.    Listen in as we learn all about Cisco Networking Experiences (NX). We discuss what NX is, how it merges the power of Cisco and Cisco Meraki, and our strategy to implement significant networking transformation. Our leaders also shed light on the challenges they’ve encountered along the way and learnings from change.   Learn more about our Networking Experiences platform, product and services, capabilities at: Networking resources page: https://go2.cisco.com/NX_resources Cisco Networking Insider webinars: https://go2.cisco.com/NX_webinars+demos

On this episode, we’re joined by Ivan Muccini, Vice President of Product at Cloud4Wi, a Meraki Marketplace ecosystem partner. Tune in as we delve into Cloud4wi’s impact on the retail industry, the transformative power of data, and exciting developments on the horizon.Request a demo todayHost Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco Guest Ivan Muccini, Vice President of Product, Cloud4Wi

Want to advance your IT career? Look no further than the Meraki Learning Hub, where you can access courses and certifications to help you get the most out of your Meraki products and services while boosting your IT cred. Take a listen and hear from Philip Coburn, Senior Technical Trainer at Cisco Meraki, as he takes us through recent exciting updates to the Meraki Learning Hub.HostTanner Yehlik—Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki  GuestPhilip Coburn—Senior Technical Trainer, Cisco MerakiLearn Morecs.co/learnlearning.meraki.net

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of automation with the new Ansible collection for the Meraki dashboard API. Developed in collaboration with open source leader Red Hat, this automation platform opens up a world of possibilities for network admins and those interested in automation. We are joined by experts from Red Hat and Cisco Meraki to discuss the benefits of Ansible, the partnership between the two companies, and the use cases and future plans for this powerful tool. Tune in to learn more about this game-changing collaboration and the future of automation in the Meraki ecosystem.Host Tanner Yehlik—Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki  GuestsDafné Mendoza—Principal Product Manager, Network Automation, Red HatOren Brigg—Product Manager, Developer Platform and Ecosystem, Cisco MerakiLearn moreDevNet Learning Lab - Using Ansible with Cisco MerakiMeraki Marketplace - Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

November is Veterans month. To celebrate, we’re talking with Anna Chow, Senior Technical Recruiter here at Cisco Meraki and leader of the Meraki Veterans employee resource organization (ERO). Anna spent 12 years in the Navy as a recruiter and human resources specialist before coming to Meraki. In addition to her day job, Anna loves to find opportunities to volunteer in her local community. Listen in to learn more about Anna and hear about her career journey at Meraki.Host:  Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki Guest: Anna Chow, Senior Technical Recruiter, Cisco MerakiCurious about the Meraki experience? Explore working at Meraki by visiting our careers page. Dive deeper into our employee stories on the Meraki Medium Blog.

In this episode, we talk with Bernie Mehl, CEO of Meraki Marketplace partner Kisi, a cloud-based access control company. An expert in managing space growth using innovative and scalable technologies, Bernie has helped hundreds of organizations understand the operational, financial, and cultural impact that security and technology can have within facilities and IT management departments.  Request a demo today.  Host    Tanner Yehlik—Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco      Guest Bernie Mehl – CEO and Co-Founder, Kisi

Ricardo Duque is a technical solutions architect with over 18 years of experience in pre-sales with a focus on design, planning, implementation, configuration, technical support, and consulting for IT and networking devices.   Listen in to learn more about his unique and inspirational journey into IT, hear about the ways he gives back, gain insights into his current role, and learn how he embodies Cisco Meraki values.   Learn more about Ricardo  Host  Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki  Guest  Ricardo Duque, Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco Meraki

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

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

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

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 MerakiGuest Francisco Ramirez, Director, Systems Engineering, Cisco Meraki

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. ResourcesHear more about creating connected experiences everywhereHear more about the rise in wireless WAN among businessesEvaluate local wireless WAN using the FCC National Broadband Map Hosts Amilee San Juan, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco GuestsChris Burgess, BT Group, Principal Solutions ConsultantDivya Pillai, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco MerakiPaul Campbell, CEO & Founder, QuaversalPratik Desai, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Meraki

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, MerakiGuests Shannon Nagel, Regional Sales Leader, Cisco MerakiTim Ormrod, Managing Director, OrmIT Solutions Ltd.

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

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, MerakiGuests Brita Laveck, Cisco, Technical Intern Paul Harju, Cisco, Software Engineer Ryanne Fox, Cisco, Software Engineering Technical Leader

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.  Port Profiles AnnouncementBlogProduct page Cisco Champion Hosts Deirra Footman, Network Engineer, Network to CloudPat Allen, Senior Network Engineer, Customers Bank  Paul Campbell, CEO and Founder, QuaversalGuests  Tony Carmichael, Director, Product Management, Cisco Meraki Digvijay Bora, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki Moderator Amilee San Juan, Cisco Champion Program, Cisco

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, MerakiGuest Nadine James, Cisco, Head of Global Social Impact & Community Engagement, AppDynamics

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

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 moreJoin the Meraki MarketplaceTake APIs for a spinLearn more about the ecosystem partner onboarding journeyHost 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