Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. We hope that you take some time today to remember and honor those who risked their lives to save others in the 9/11 attacks. We’re praying that you have a great week ahead.
In This Issue: Remembering 9/11 | Cisco Catalyst 2960X FlexStack-Plus Module | 3PCC vs Enterprise Firmware in Cisco IP Phones | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Remembering 9/11
Good Monday Morning!
Today marks the 22nd year after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I will certainly never forget this date, and I think those of us who were old enough to remember, know exactly where we were when we heard the news. I was in an A/V class that hosted the morning announcements. My classmates and I had access to cable and heard the teacher make some remarks around the TV. That’s when we saw the second plane hit the other World Trade Center tower, live on CNN, the sound is definitely something I distinctly remember, and the gasps from those around me (I think I gasped myself, but was in a bit of a shock).
Today, as we keep the memory of those who have lost their lives, let’s not lose hope, and let’s take time to honor their memories as well as the heroes that emerged from this tragedy (first responders, firefighters, medical professionals, service dogs, and countless others). I hope you have a great day and a great week!
Cris
Product Spotlights & Updates
Cisco Catalyst 2960X FlexStack-Plus, is an optional module that can be used with Cisco Catalyst 2960X series switches to provide stacking capabilities allowing multiple switches to be connected to operate as a single logical unit for a flexible network management.
It supports the FlexStack-Plus stacking technology, which allows up to 8 switches to be stacked together with a single master switch managing the entire stack. The module can be easily installed or removed without powering off the switch.
Learning Center Article – 3PCC vs Enterprise Firmware in Cisco IP Phones
When it comes to Cisco IP phones, you have a lot of options, but what are they really doing for you? In some cases, the model of the phone dictates who actually controls a call when you use the phone.
This boils down to the firmware on the phone and what it supports. With Cisco phones, most support Cisco-made enterprise firmware. That’s simple enough, but sometimes, you need to work with a third-party call controller. In that case, Cisco 3PCC phones might be the better option.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Surgeons are using Meta’s Quest 2 to simulate procedures, allowing doctors to practice from home. Virtual reality technologies have gained adoption in the area of pain management. Medical schools are starting to insert VR into the curriculum.
- Novak Djokovic won the U.S. Open men’s final Sunday. At 36, around retirement age in the sport, Djokovic is the oldest man to win the tournament.
- Apartment rents have been declining for several months, and they look like they’re about to go negative compared to a year ago. Rents in August were just 0.28% higher than August 2022, according to real estate tech platform RealPage. Compare that to a year ago, when rents were posting 11% annual growth.
- Qualcomm has reported that it will supply Apple with 5G modems for smartphones through 2026.