DX80 – Cisco Collaboration Savior?
I was excited to learn about the DX80 and DX70, although I feel the names could’ve been better from a marketing perspective. It just sounds too much like a 486 DX 66. Anybody remember those?
I’m an advocate of the Android operating system so I’m glad Cisco went this route, instead of coming up with another proprietary operating system.
Hopefully the Webex and Jabber integration is polished and doesn’t feel tacked on. Here’s some of the key features:
Key functionality:
- The intelligent audio feature eliminates background noise.
- SE Android OS combined with Cisco end-to-end security features gives peace of mind to network administrators.
- Cisco Extension Mobility supports multiple profiles, allowing hot-desking and shared workspaces.
- Native Cisco AnyConnect VPN makes connecting to the workplace from the home office quick and easy.
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/dx80/index.html
One of the major problems I still see today when trying to work remotely is conference calls. If you haven’t seen this clip on YouTube yet, it perfectly illustrates the awkwardness.
I don’t know if the DX 80 will solve this problem, but I see it as a step in the right direction.
The key question is the affordability and the user friendliness. Will people and companies embrace this?
Cisco Shifts to Services Model
This isn’t surprising. Hardware and infrastructure is a commodity. Amazon Web Services and its competitors proves it.
IBM went this route when it pivoted away from Lenovo. In order for Cisco to adapt and evolve, they’re going to have to go a similar route.
For more takeaways from Cisco Live 2014:
Software-Defined Networking and Self-Learning Networks
This fits in line with Cisco’s Internet of Things.
Will we see these things implemented in Kansas Smart City?
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ST4CtdCtY?rel=0]
