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Cisco to acquire Indy startup Socio to bring hybrid events to Webex

TechCrunch

Cisco announced this morning that it intends to acquire Indianapolis-based startup Socio , which helps plan hybrid in-person and virtual events. When it does close, Socio’s 135 employees will be joining Cisco. Cisco is buying Slido to improve Q&A, polls and engagement in WebEx videoconferencing.

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7 ways to help improve the modern workplace collaboration

The Next Web

In fact, Cisco predicts that by 2020, more than 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet worldwide. From the Nest thermostat and wristband fitness trackers to sophisticated sensors embedded in roadways, products and packages, the Internet of Things promises to revolutionize the way we live and work.

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NPO Cybersecurity Getting New Defense Level

The NonProfit Times

Okta and Cisco are leading this effort joined by BeyondID, the NGO-ISAC, SANS, and Slack, which will each play a role in delivering the necessary support for the Global Humanitarian ISAC impact. The Global Humanitarian ISAC provides a shared space and a platform for improved communication and collaboration on security issues.

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Cisco Webex gets big revamp team collaboration and video conferencing

TechSpot

Right, we’re all just happy (or at least grateful) that applications like Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex, and others exist, because they’re allowing business and personal communications to occur and companies to function. But if you take a step back, it’s incredibly impressive how rapidly these tools have improved over the.

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Cisco unveils new AI tools to revamp Webex experience, collaboration

TechSpot

There's no question that GenAI applications are starting to make a big impact on enterprise applications. Until recently, most of the attention given to GenAI in the business context was focused on text-based Large Language Models (LLMs) and chatbot-style applications that leverage them.

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Cisco Shares How To Become A More Collaborative Organziation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The Collaboration Imperative is a totally cool book. I recommend, however, that you also take the time to read the book by Cisco employees Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese. The authors explain that in organizations where collaboration excels, its employees: Communicate openly across business functions and departments. Saved money.

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Otter.ai expands automatic transcription assistant to Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Cisco Webex

TechCrunch

is expanding its Otter Assistant feature for Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Cisco Webex. With more companies adapting to a hybrid work model where professionals work and take meetings in-office, at home, and on mobile, many are looking to Otter as a tool to improve team communication and collaboration,” said Otter.ai

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