InfoWorld Technology: Networking | | Little did we know that our interview with John Chambers at Cisco's Texas Data Center Day in April might be our last with him as the company's CEO. As we learned this week, he'll hand the reins to Chuck Robbins in July, though will remain the company's chairman and become its executive chairman as well. He'll also hand Robbins the challenge of making Cisco the No. 1 IT company by forging ahead with its data center, cloud and Internet of Everything initiatives. Chambers discussed those topics and more with IDG Enterprise VP and Chief Content Officer John Gallant. | | Issue highlights 1. FCC denies requests to delay Net neutrality rules 2. Hoisting big data to the cloud | White Paper: RES Software The friction between the demand for user enablement and the need for security must be reconciled with a user-centric approach to IT security, instead of traditional device-centric approaches. Get your straightforward blueprint for keeping security in pace with a fast-evolving digital work environment. Learn More | The ageny still faces seven lawuits challenging the regulations READ MORE | The general consensus about big data has been that it's too expensive to move. But what if you could use remote backup copies in the cloud for analytics, app dev, and other applications? READ MORE | White Paper: GT Nexus A cloud-based platform and "network of networks" connects Wolverine to its suppliers, customers and partners. This cloud hub has been the foundation of Wolverine's growth. View Now>> | GET THE DEEP TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS YOU NEED Get ongoing access to our exclusive Insider content Deep Dive PDFs and in-depth articles available to Insider members. You get access not only to InfoWorld's Insider content but to selected Insider content from Computerworld, CIO.com, Network World, CSO, ITworld, and other IDG Enterprise publications. Sign up at no cost today! TODAY'S KEY TECH STORIES, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with InfoWorld Daily, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now, and check out our topical newsletters, too. | | | | | |