Episodes
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The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and community giving. In this episode, we discover how Merakians are embodying these values through initiatives like Meraki Gives and the annual Movember fundraising event.
Host
Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki
Guests
Racha Tfaili, Strategic Sales Manager, Service Provider, Cisco
Lorenzo Garcia-Garth, Solutions Engineering Leader, Cisco
Donations through Racha's Movember Page:
https://us.movember.com/donate/details?memberId=15342078#amount
For Information about the Movember Foundation and its mission: https://us.movember.com/?home
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In this special launch episode of the Meraki Unboxed podcast, we explore the new Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points and how they redefine connectivity for modern workspaces. Discover how AI-enhanced technology boosts IoT connectivity and strengthens security and resilience. Tune in for insights into the future of network connectivity.
Host
Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki
Guest
Ameya Ahir, Product Manager, Cisco Meraki Wireless
Read the announcement: https://investor.cisco.com/news/news-details/2024/Cisco-Introduces-Intelligent-Secure-and-Assured-Wi-Fi-7-to-Transform-Employee-and-Customer-Experiences/default.aspxWatch Wi-Fi 7 LinkedIn Live with Jeetu Patel and Lawrence Huang: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7259283263284797442/comments/Read the blog from Lawrence Huang: https://blogs.cisco.com/news/introducing-zero-friction-wireless-for-smarter-workplaces?dtid=osolie001456&utm_loc=au,glb&utm_lang=enExplore our new Wi-Fi 7 solutions and see how they can transform your workplace: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/index.htmlCisco Wireless 9176 Series Access Points Data Sheet: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9100ax-access-points/wireless-9176-series-acc-point-ds.html?dtid=osscdc000283Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Points Data Sheet: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9100ax-access-points/wireless-9178-series-access-point-ds.html?dtid=osscdc000283 -
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It’s almost October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In this special Cybersecurity Awareness Month episode of Meraki Unboxed, security experts discuss the evolution of cybersecurity, current trends, and key integration technologies. Tune in to learn about the importance of strong cybersecurity measures, the role of AI in threat mitigation, and best practices for lifecycle management.
Host
Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki
Guests
Chris Pacheco, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki
Chris Weber, Product Manager, Cisco Meraki
Check out the Meraki Security Hub to learn more about MX security and the power behind the platform: https://meraki.cisco.com/security-hub/
Want to hear more about cybersecurity? Tune into the Beers with Talos podcast, with new episodes every other Thursday. https://talosintelligence.com/podcasts/shows/beers_with_talos
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It’s back-to-school season. In this Meraki Unboxed podcast episode, we chat with Christopher Kozlov, Director of Information Technology at Lake Forest Academy. Tune in to hear how Cisco Meraki technology is transforming the technology on this college prep campus.
Host
Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki
Guest
Christopher Kozlov, Director of Information Technology, Lake Forest Academy
Try the Meraki dashboard now:
https://meraki.cisco.com/form/instant-demo/
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In this episode of Meraki Unboxed, we explore the role of Cisco Enterprise Agreements in driving growth. We also delve into the evolution and expansion of Cisco Secure Connect and our guest shares valuable leadership strategies, customer feedback, and future plans for success.
Host
Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki
Guest
Cliff Petersen, Sales Director, Software Acceleration and Secure Connect, Cisco Meraki
Learn more about Cisco Enterprise Agreement and Cisco Secure Connect:
https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/buy/enterprise-agreement/index.html https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/plus-as-a-service/secure-connect.html -
Tune in to this Meraki Unboxed podcast and explore the power of the new Meraki MG52 and MG52E cellular gateways.
Learn how these devices, managed through the Cisco Networking Cloud, are revolutionizing branch connectivity for businesses. Experience always-on, 5G-connected experiences, connecting more people and places without compromising scale and performance.
Host
Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki
Guests
Pratik Desai, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco
Unni Ambat Rajagopalan, Technical Marketing Engineering, Cisco Meraki
See how businesses can scale faster and deliver richer customer experiences: https://meraki.cisco.com/products/wireless-wan/
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Tune in to this episode and step into the fast-paced world of Esports with this Meraki Unboxed episode.
Hear from a Cisco Esports authority and a Meraki employee, alongside her Esports scholarship-winning son. Tune in to discover how the Meraki platform elevates gaming with revolutionary analytics and infrastructure—and see how the explosion of collegiate Esports is changing the industry.
Host
Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki
Guests
Neal Tilley, Sales Business Development Manager, Cisco
Melisa Alvarez-Gaytan, Virtual Sales Specialist, Cisco Meraki
Learn more, visit https://meraki.cisco.com/
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In this episode, we welcome Aleta Howell, Global Director, DEI Business & Recruiting Strategy at Cisco. Join us as we delve into Cisco’s collaboration with OneTen, a company that is disrupting traditional hiring practices to unlock career opportunities for diverse talent across the U.S.
Discover Cisco’s success with the program, strategies for inclusive hiring and integration, and ways to engage with the mission.
Host
Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki
Guest
Aleta Howell, Global Director, DEI Business & Recruiting Strategy, Cisco
Learn more about the OneTen program: https://oneten.org/
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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*MTcwOTIyNDc2NC4zOC4xLjE3MDkyMjQ4MzIuNTIuMC4wHost
Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco
Guest
Kevin Regan, Director of Product Management, Cloud Networking and Security, Cisco Meraki
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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.
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Host
Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Product Management, Cisco
Guest
Ivan Muccini, Vice President of Product, Cloud4Wi
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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.
Host
Tanner Yehlik—Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki
Guest
Philip Coburn—Senior Technical Trainer, Cisco Meraki
Learn More
cs.co/learn
learning.meraki.net
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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
Guests
Dafné Mendoza—Principal Product Manager, Network Automation, Red Hat
Oren Brigg—Product Manager, Developer Platform and Ecosystem, Cisco Meraki
Learn more
DevNet Learning Lab - Using Ansible with Cisco Meraki
Meraki Marketplace - Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
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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 Meraki
Curious about the Meraki experience? Explore working at Meraki by visiting our careers page. Dive deeper into our employee stories on the Meraki Medium Blog.
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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
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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
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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
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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 featuresLearn 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
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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
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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
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