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Episode 108: Next-Gen Guest Wi-Fi With Cisco Meraki & Splash Access Jul 26, 2023

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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.

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Host

Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki

Guests

Shannon Nagel, Regional Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki

Tim Ormrod, Managing Director, OrmIT Solutions Ltd.

Episode 107: Transforming Experiences With Unified SASE Jul 12, 2023

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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.

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Host

Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco

Guest

Omri Guelfand, Vice President, Product Management, Cisco

Episode 106: The Power of Meraki Pride: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace Jun 28, 2023

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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.

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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

Episode 105: Meraki Switching: Effective Port Management at Scale Jun 14, 2023

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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.

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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

Episode 104: Driving Social Justice with Innovative Community Programs May 31, 2023

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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

Episode 103: Delivering Partner-Led Managed Services May 24, 2023

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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.

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Host

Sammy Brenner, Cisco, Virtual Sales Leader, Meraki

Guest

Alexandra Zagury, Cisco, Vice President, Partner Managed and As-a-Service, Global Partner Sales

Episode 102: Achieve Business Outcomes with Meraki APIs and Ecosystem May 03, 2023

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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.

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Host

Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco

Guests

Shayna Boudrea u, Business Development Manager, Meraki Ecosystem, Cisco

Vasundhra Dewangan, Product Manager, Meraki APIs, Cisco

Episode 101: A "Teachworthy" Moment with Morgan Apr 19, 2023

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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.

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Host

Sammy Brenner, Cisco Meraki, Virtual Sales Leader

Guest

Morgan Teachworth, Cisco, SVP, Hardware Engineering and Meraki Founding Engineer

Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes - The Future of Meraki Apr 05, 2023

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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.

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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

Episode 99: Creating 5G Connected Experiences Anywhere Mar 22, 2023

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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.

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