AI adoption, digital transformation efforts and macroeconomic conditions are putting more pressure on IT leaders to simplify to more efficiently support their business. Key to that effort will be tightly integrated and intelligent solutions that create a unified experience that drive action. Join Vikas Butaney, SVP and GM of Cisco Cloud, SD-WAN, and Industrial IoT Connectivity, and Raj Chopra, SVP and Chief Product Officer for Cisco's Security Business Group, as they discuss the convergence of networking and security in today's IT landscape. The two talk with WWT experts Chris Konrad and Neil Anderson about Cisco's networking and security strategy that focuses on creating a great unified experience, and the role data and AI play in the future.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Open Shortest Path Foundations (OSPF) Learning path. This learning path on foundational Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of OSPF. It starts by explaining the basics of OSPF, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as OSPF Neighbors, advertising routes, authentication, OSPF network types, and many others. This learning path aims to equip network professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to manage and optimize OSPF in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.