Author Archives: Ian Gallagher
What is your employer’s Bring Your Own Device Policy? Do you know if they have one?
In January we launched the Future of Work campaign with the Globe and Mail, profiling Canadian businesses that are using technology to gain a competitive advantage and transform how they operate. While their stories are being shared, we also wanted … Continue reading
Considering interoperability: Why SIP could be the next big thing in 2013, Part 2
In part one of this blog I shared my technology prediction for 2013, that the use of SIP URIs to communicate between employees and outside contacts would accelerate and have a significant impact on the future of work in Canada. … Continue reading
Posted in Cisco, Collaboration
Tagged 2013, cisco canada, Collaboration, Ian Gallagher, Jabber, Jabber Video, SIP URI
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Technology Prediction: Why SIP could be the next big thing in 2013, Part 1
As I started to write this entry at the start of 2013, my goal was to consider predictions for the collaboration space in the coming year. Most are familiar with the trends that dominated this area in 2012 – mobility, … Continue reading
The benefits of collaboration to a growing mid-market business
We can all agree that collaboration is important to any thriving business. Mid-market companies are a prime example of why collaboration is imperative. As these companies continue to grow collaboration becomes essential since employees need to reach out to peers, … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Cisco, Collaboration, Ian Gallagher, Jabber, mid-sized businesses, small business, SMB, technology, WebEx
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Why a BYOD plan is more than just policy
This isn’t the first time we’ve delved into the Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) movement on this blog and it certainly won’t be the last. We have already discussed the many opportunities BYOD can offer partners; how Cisco’s line of collaboration tools can … Continue reading
Posted in Borderless Networks, Cisco
Tagged BYOD, BYOD Solution Days, Canada, Cisco, Ian Gallagher, mobile device management, mobility, security
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Cisco Canada is serving up another Connected Experience at Rogers Cup!
For the second consecutive year, we are very excited to partner with Tennis Canada to deliver the ultimate fan experience at the 2012 Rogers Cup presented by National Bank! This event brings Canada to the centre stage of international sport, … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration
Tagged cisco canada, Collaboration, Ian Gallagher, Montreal, Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, Telepresence, tennis, Toronto
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How Cisco is extending the reach of TelePresence
Our announcements at Enterprise Connect this week in Orlando are focused on extending the reach and collaboration benefits of our TelePresence solutions. Now collaboration is not a particular technology solution, but rather a human process through which multiple people with … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Perspectives, Collaboration, Video
Tagged Cisco, cisco canada, Enterprise Connect, Ian Gallagher, iPad, Jabber, mobile devices, mobility, Telepresence, TX9000, Windows
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Why it’s time to move to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
As a director of collaboration solutions, I was thrilled when asked to speak at the Know Your Alternatives Telecom Conference taking place this week in Toronto. I was even more excited when asked which topics I wanted to address, because … Continue reading
The Biggest Business Opportunity in Bring-Your-Own Device
There’s a lot of talk about the post-PC era, but the reality is many Canadian organizations are still managing a huge fleet of desktops and have not truly taken advantage of the opportunities in this mobile-driven computing stack. At Cisco, … Continue reading
