Advanced Network Management

Physical security is becoming more connected, intelligent and integrated with the broader IT environment, and the announcements from VerkadaOne 2026 reinforced just how quickly that shift is happening.

ANM’s Heidi Van Anderson breaks down some of the biggest news from the event, from advances in AI and video security to access control, alarms, sensors and vehicle intelligence.

More importantly, she looks at what these developments mean for IT and security teams as physical security becomes a bigger part of the overall technology stack, including considerations around network architecture, data governance, integrations and security operations.
Check out Heidi’s recap for the key takeaways from VerkadaOne 2026.

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on TC Powers, Sr. Consulting Engineer, Raleigh, NC.

We asked TC: “What’s something about ANM’s culture that you’d brag about to a friend outside of work? And how do you try to inspire or influence the people around you day to day?”

"I'd point to the genuine sense of collaboration here. There's a real willingness across the team to support one another, share knowledge, and pitch in wherever needed, regardless of role or title. That kind of teamwork isn't something you find everywhere."

ANM had a great time at VerkadaOne 2026 in Miami! We joined security, IT, and operations leaders at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach for three days of innovation, networking, and hands-on learning. From exploring the latest in cloud-based physical security to connecting with industry leaders, there was plenty to take away from this year’s event. Thanks to Verkada for bringing the community together in Miami!

Cisco IQ is changing how IT teams manage Cisco environments by bringing support, asset visibility, assessments, lifecycle planning, and AI-powered capabilities into one unified experience.

Read the full breakdown to see what Cisco IQ could mean for your environment and how it can help IT teams move from reactive support to more proactive operations.

Meet Angela Coville, Subscription Specialist in San Diego, CA, as we recognize the people who make ANM great!

We asked Angela: “What’s something about ANM’s culture that you’d brag about to a friend outside of work? And how do you try to inspire or influence the people around you day to day?”

"ANM does such an exemplary job of making sure the value of the Sales Operations team is recognized. Our contributions don’t feel like background work when our efficiency is acknowledged and expertise is trusted. There’s a reason for that too. Everyone I’ve worked with at ANM is skilled in what they do, and efforts never go below 100%. It’s truly impressive."

A Cisco planning meeting took place at the Arizona office, bringing our teams together for a technical discussion around AI security, infrastructure protection, and securing emerging AI environments. The teams exchanged insights on evolving security requirements, explored practical approaches to protecting AI workloads and data, and discussed opportunities to strengthen security strategies as AI adoption continues to grow.

It was a valuable opportunity to align on technical priorities, share expertise, and strengthen our partnership with the Cisco team.

ANM was proud to sponsor a table at the Colorado Technology Association’s Women in Technology (WIT) Conference, bringing together technology leaders for a day of meaningful conversations, insights, and connections.

We were especially excited to have Heidi Van Anderson represent ANM as a Luminary, leading an engaging discussion and sharing her experience with fellow technology professionals. From AI and emerging technologies to leadership and innovation, the conference highlighted the people and ideas shaping the future of technology. We’re proud to support opportunities that bring our industry together and create meaningful connections across Colorado’s technology community.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate four exceptional women at ANM who have been named finalists for the 2026 Women of the Year Awards!

Woman of the Year
• Heidi Van Anderson | Vice President, Special Systems
• Jessica Goin | Director of Sales Administration

Marketing Executive of the Year
• Amy Gregory | Head of Marketing

Sales Executive of the Year
• Sarah Cancellare | Director of Sales, NM & TX

Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective, expertise, and passion to ANM while making a meaningful impact on our teams, customers, partners, and business. From driving growth and strengthening channel relationships to developing teams and advancing innovation, their leadership represents what makes ANM such a strong organization.

Congratulations, Heidi, Jessica, Amy, and Sarah! We’re proud to see you recognized on a national stage!

The Channel Company

ANM and Palo Alto Networks came together for an engaging session focused on AI security enablement, identity security, and secure AI adoption. Our teams gathered over lunch to connect, share ideas, and explore practical approaches to securing AI environments. It was a great opportunity to strengthen our partnership and meet with the Palo Alto Networks team.

We’re also proud to share that ANM was selected as an Accelerator Partner for Palo Alto Networks in the West for FY27! As Michelle Krajewski from Palo Alto Networks shared, “Your revenue growth, engineering expertise, trusted relationships with the Palo team and strong operational performance in FY26 is to be applauded. We are excited to partner even more closely this year and secure customers together.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

ANM teams across our regions hosted partner dinners at Beauty & Essex, Eiffel Tower, Wolfgang Puck, Din Tai Fung, and Swingers, in Las Vegas following Cisco GSX! From the Cisco SLED, Cisco Commercial Select, and Cisco Enterprise Dinner, our teams had a great time connecting with partners, strengthening relationships, and catching up with old friends across the tech industry.

We’re always grateful for the opportunity to bring our partners and teams together outside of the conference floor. Cheers to great conversations and strong partnerships!