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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a 10.1 percent jobless rate for post 9/11 veterans and this number exceeds 30 percent for veterans aged 18 to 24. (Source: Cisco News Blog)
Cisco has recognized the importance of helping veterans transition from active military service to civilian life, and finding work is a big part of this important phase in their lives. There are many benefits to hiring a veteran – they are hard-working, disciplined, perform well under pressure...
There are just 29 days to go before the best and brightest of the professional audiovisual communications industry descend upon Orlando, Florida for seven days of learning and networking at InfoComm13. The Conference is being held June 8-14, with the Exhibits from June 12-14. Have you signed up yet?
You’re invited to visit KBZ in Booth 2571 where you can learn about the latest Cisco solutions and the KBZ Partner advantage. KBZ Partners can register at http://infocommshow.org/. To...
Guest Post by John Somm, Sales Engineer, Cisco Systems
Today we’re pleased to have guest blogger John Somm, a Sales Engineer with Cisco Systems, and he’s going to spend a few minutes talking about the exciting new DX650 IP Phone from Cisco Systems.
The DX650 is a revolutionary phone – not just because it's based on the Android Operating System. Not just because it has built-in HD 1080P at 30 frames per second. Not just because it has a WebEx client built into it. And not just...
I had the great opportunity to attend the 2013 Cisco Marketing Velocity Conference held April 16 - 18 at the legendary Hotel Martinez (now Grand Hyatt Cannes) in the beautiful location of Cannes, France. Cannes is a very small community located in the Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera and is home to the annual Cannes Film Festival.
The area is also home to some fine patisseries and as such, I may or may not have consumed a chocolate pastry (or two). Cannes certainly provided the...
In the last KBZ blog we discussed the first part of the annual Cisco Security Report for 2013, outlining the biggest cyber threats jeopardizing the Internet of Everything, and how organizations can improve security. In Part 2 we summarize the second half of the Cisco Security Report.
Big Data
Big Data is a hot topic in business today, as companies work toward transforming the vast amounts of data they have collected into actionable information to drive strategic business...
As we move towards the “Internet of Everything” there are more opportunities for more people to connect on an increasing number of devices from practically anywhere. The downside is that as the connection points continue to grow, so do the opportunities for cybercriminals to prey on unsuspecting Internet users. The annual Cisco Security Report for 2013 outlines the biggest cyber threats and how organizations can improve security. Here is the first of a two part post summarizing the findings...
Guest Post by Jill Kavalsky, KBZ Director of Federal Sales
We recently reported on the story of Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, who imposed a ban on teleworking for the company’s employees. This was an interesting move, considering that many large companies across the U.S. and around the world are recognizing and embracing the benefits of Teleworking – including the United States Federal Government.
On December 9, 2010 the Telework Enhancement Act was signed into law in the U.S....
Guest post by Chris Audette, KBZ Systems Engineer
One of the most common questions my colleagues and I receive is how to add audio/phone participants, commonly known as “phone-add,” to a video conferencing session. There are three (correct) ways to facilitate this.
Note: This post is for all those techies out there, but will also be helpful to anyone who has wondered how to add phone participants to a video conference.
1. Adding a participant from a single meeting...
“Innovation is Happening at Cisco” is the main message of the Cisco Innovators video series. The series focuses on the work of Cisco engineers who are developing new technologies that are impacting the marketplace and the world. In this article we focus on Cloud Computing, TelePresence and Medianet.
Lew Tucker, Vice President and CTO of Cloud Computing, Cisco Systems
As CTO of Cloud Computing at Cisco Systems, Lew Tucker understands that one of the challenges of his position,...
KBZ is gearing up for InfoComm13 in Orlando, Florida! This June, the Orange County Convention Center will be the happiest place on earth for top talent in the professional audiovisual communications industry. The InfoComm13 Conference is being held June 8-14, with the Exhibits on from June 12-14.
This year, 34,000 attendees and 925 exhibitors representing 90 countries are expected to attend InfoComm13. Participants will discover the hottest innovative solutions, attend training...