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Cisco's CIO on managing IT in challenging times \n\n\u201cIf there\u2019s anything this pandemic has taught us,\u201d said Cisco CIO Jacqueline Guichelaar, \u201cit's how important technology is. Technology is the connector. It's what allows the world to continue to function as we all navigate through this situation.\u201d \n\nNot that it\u2019s been easy. \n\nGuichelaar oversaw the scaling of Cisco\u2019s own remote working capacity from 20 percent of the workforce to 100 percent \u2014 all in a matter of days. \u201cDespite the fact that we have a killer network and robust security,\u201d she said, \u201cit was still really hard.\u201d \n\nSo, she relates strongly to the challenges facing other technology leaders in this unprecedented time. \n\nIn Part Two of our remote work podcast, Guichelaar discusses everything from network and security issues to maintaining the all-important human connection under stressful conditions. \n\nIn case you missed Part One of our series (http://cs.co/9006GFtvg), we focused on remote management and communications strategies with Mika Cross of FlexJobs and Cisco CIO Stella Low. \n\nSee also: The Perfect Meeting: It's Not Just a Myth - http://cs.co/9006GFQBe\n\nListen in to hear how Cisco is managing \u201ccollaboration without compromise\u201d with a keen eye on security and privacy. And read the full article accompanying this podcast here - http://cs.co/9003GFQGv.\n\nSee also: CIO Insights with Jacqui Guichelaar Episode #1 - http://cs.co/9009GFQ5F