Episode 131: Unveiling the New MS150 Switch and the Future of Cloud Management

02/21/25 • 45 min

Tune in to this Meraki Unboxed episode as we flip the script on cloud-managed switching. Discover the impact of the new Cisco Meraki MS150 access switch and its role in the Cisco portfolio—enabling exciting use cases with scalability and security. We’ll also discuss the latest developments in cloud-native IOS XE, the evolving capabilities of Catalyst 9000 Series Switches, and other trends and announcements on the horizon.

Meraki MS150: https://meraki.cisco.com/product/switches/access-switches/ms150/
Cloud-Native IOS XE Documentation: https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Cloud-Native_IOS_XE/Cloud-Native_IOS_XE_Overview
Switching Community: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Switching/bd-p/switching

Host

Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Guests

Nico Darrow, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Korey Rebello, Leader of Product Management, Cisco

Meraki MS150: https://meraki.cisco.com/product/switches/access-switches/ms150/
Cloud-Native IOS XE Documentation: https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Cloud-Native_IOS_XE/Cloud-Native_IOS_XE_Overview
Switching Community: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Switching/bd-p/switching

Host

Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Guests

Nico Darrow, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Meraki

Korey Rebello, Leader of Product Management, Cisco

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Episode 130: Navigating Innovation: George Bentinck on Meraki Physical Security and Leadership

In our first podcast of 2025, we welcome George Bentinck, Vice President of Product Management – IoT and Edge Intelligence at Cisco Meraki. Join us in exploring George’s journey from engineer to product management, his career challenges and triumphs, and his leadership of the MV/MT product lines. Gain insights into the evolution of these technologies and get a sneak peek into what’s to come at Cisco Live EMEA.

Host

Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki

Guest

George Bentinck is Vice President of Product Management – IoT and Edge Intelligence at Cisco Meraki. He leads the strategic direction and growth of AI-enabled products, including MV smart cameras and MT smart sensors. Since joining Cisco through the 2012 Meraki acquisition, George has been instrumental in developing new product categories and expanding into new markets.

With a background in sales engineering at Avaya and Nortel, George holds a Bachelor's degree in Internet Engineering from the University of Exeter. He lives in San Francisco and enjoys designing sensor systems for optimizing race car performance in his spare time.

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Host

Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki

Guest

Rishi Korada is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in the computer networking industry. She currently serves as a Senior Solutions Engineering Manager for specialist network engineers supporting the Commercial West area at Cisco, having held roles as a solutions engineer and SE manager. Throughout her career, Rishi has supported a diverse range of sectors, including global service provider, global enterprise, and commercial segments, while specializing in verticals such as sports/media, healthcare, retail/hospitality, and fintech. A passionate advocate for building high-performance teams, Rishi thrives on continuous learning and problem-solving. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, discovering new cuisines, playing basketball, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.