See My Work - Donna Eason | Writer & Storyteller

See My Work

I love to write and tell stories, and here you'll find a few examples of my work.

From stories and profiles that put people in the spotlight and blog posts that share my point of view to articles, whitepapers, and brochures that bring technology to the fore, I've done it all.

Customer Stories and Case Studies

Cisco.com • April 2025

Wollongong Hospital Enables Virtual Visitation

ICUs attend to life-threatening conditions while welcoming and limiting visitors. Wollongong Hospital worked to customize a virtual visitation solution for patients and families. HowRU is a collaborative solution with Taleka, Citrus Solutions, and Cisco.

Cisco.com • April 2025

Hello Sunshine Chooses Cisco for Hybrid Work

Hello Sunshine is a media company that is changing the narrative for women, untethering creative talent, driving diversity in storytelling with an inclusive, hybrid workforce.

University Expands Opportunities for Students, Changing Lives Through Education Technology

Discover how The University of North Carolina at Pembroke uses Cisco technology to improve access and security, and read some of the school’s best practices for success.

Cisco Blogs • October 2021

Innovative virtual visitation connects patients and families

The ICU team at Wollongong Hospital uses HowRU, a virtual visitation solution based on Webex by Cisco, to connect ICU patients with family members.

Cisco Blogs • July 2020

Small business innovation? This manufacturer is a step ahead

Learn how Del Brenta — with help from Cisco technology — assured business continuity, responding to customers uninterrupted from home offices across the region.

New York School District Improves Student Outcomes with Video in the Classroom

Learn how Troy City Schools implemented video in classrooms — and read some of their best practices for success.

Texas Schools Create New Network for Learning

Socorro Independent School District uses Cisco Meraki to digitize education and create a 1:1 program.

School for the Deaf Uses Video Technology to Build Community, Reduce Isolation

Learn how Mill Neck Manor School for the
Deaf integrated video into its teaching, learning, and operations.

5 Minutes with an Edtech Leader: Using Technology to Build a Safer School Environment

Technology plays a vital role in enhancing education and the educational experience at Lewisville ISD — including in ways that help ensure that everyone in the school community feels safe on campus.

Leading Research University Expands Research Networking Capabilities for an Enhanced User Experience

Discover how Montana State University uses Cisco Software-Defined Access and Digital Network Architecture to improve scalability.

Blog Posts

Cisco Blogs • April 2024

For Cisco Insider Wouter Hindriks, curiosity and passion for problem solving are keys to success.

With Cisco Insider, Wouter Hindriks finds the community he needs to help build and grow a successful IT and cybersecurity career—as he assists others along the way.

Cisco Blogs • October 2020

A champion climber finds business success in the cloud

Scaling Everest and running a successful business aren’t that different. Both demand agility and informed decision-making. Benedikt Böhm, record-breaking climber and Dynafit CEO, gives his perspective in TechBeat.

Cisco Blogs • May 2020

My mother, the reluctant entrepreneur

It’s Mother’s Day here in the U.S., and I’m remembering my mother and thinking of all mothers around the globe who are the hearts of their family’s small businesses.

Cisco Blogs • September 2019

Beyond edtech: Success in the classroom of the future starts with breakfast—and lunch, and dinner

School buses are on the move. Excitement and anxiety are high—and easy to see. What’s less visible: one in seven of these student passengers doesn’t get enough to eat.

Cisco Blogs • March 2019

A future-ready workforce: Cisco Networking Academy preps 9.2 million students

New data shows that 9.2 million students—1.6 million in the U.S.—are ready for STEM careers thanks to Cisco Networking Academy. And they’re earning 22% more than their peers.

Cisco Blogs • December 2018

It’s not the quantity of edtech in classrooms that matters. It’s how you use it.

With millions of devices shipped to schools annually, technology use is growing. Is student achievement up too? In this paper, Dr. Sonny Magana shares strategies to increase outcomes with edtech.

Cisco Blogs • August 2018

Career ready: 3 questions to help build the workforce of the future

The lunchboxes — Pokemon, Paw Patrol, mermaids, superheroes — are a sign of things to come. Soon, educators begin the work of preparing students for what comes next: advanced education, work, life.

Cisco Blogs • June 2018

Inspiring those “a-ha” moments with digital learning

In Kansas, teachers and students innovate with collaboration technology to foster engagement and bring excitement and creativity to the classroom.

Ghostwritten Articles

Integrated vision system helps speed production, maximize efficiency at Pleasant River Lumber

Integrating a new vision system can calculate the measurements of each tree-length log in about 7 seconds, 9 logs per minute, nearly 10 times faster than previously.

PHOTONICS Spectra • January 2025

New Technologies Enable Machine Vision to Reach New Horizons

This article was contributed to PHOTONICS Spectra by Eric Carey, director of Area Cameras and Frame Grabber Technology at Teledyne DALSA.

Quality Magazine • January 2025

Image Sensor Basics

This article was contributed to Quality Magazine by Manny Romero, product manager at Teledyne DALSA.

Tech Briefs • January 2025

High Dynamic Range Imaging Upgrades Inspection Results

This article was contributed to Tech Briefs by Manny Romero, product manager at Teledyne DALSA.

Profiles

PSU Faculty Excellence • January 2025

PSU Excellence: Len Reitsma

A profile of Len Reitsma, professor of zoology and recipient of PSU's award for Distinguished Scholarship

PSU Faculty Excellence • January 2025

PSU Excellence: Kathleen McCabe

A profile of Kathleen Collins McCabe, doctor of learning, leadership, and community programs and recipeint of PSU's Distinguished Graduate Teaching Award

UNH Faculty Excellence • January 2025

Hitting the high notes

A profile of David Ripley, associate professor of music and recipient of UNH's Outstanding Associate Professor award

Con-way • January 2025

Driver Profile: Toby Bogard

After more than a decade in the United States Army, a newspaper ad seeking professional drivers led to a new course.

UNH Faculty Excellence • January 2025

UNH Excellence: Barbara Prudhomme White

A profile of Barbara Prudhomme White, associate professor of occupational therapy and recipient of UNH's Excellence in Teaching award

UNH Faculty Excellence • January 2025

The Mind's Eye

A profile of John Sparrow, associate professor of psychology and recipient of UNH's Excellence in Teaching Award

Brochures and Infographics

Small Business Heroes, Meet Cisco Solutions Infographic

Discover the difference in Cisco's curated technology portfolio, designed for small businesses like yours.

Why Cisco for Education Infographic

Learn how Cisco is helping to transform education at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.

Why Cisco for Education Brochure

A long, strong history, focus on, and commitment to education: Cisco is an Education Company

Whitepapers and Technical Briefs

The Transformation of the Contact Center

Building a Dynamic Contact Center to Deliver Greater Value to the Organization—Ensuring Customer and Agent Satisfaction

Five Ways to Go Green with Fleet Management

Reducing costs, ensuring compliance, and improving productivity—while protecting the environment

Assessment and Accountability to Transform America's Schools

An interview with Dr. Theodore Hershberg, professor of public policy and history, and a powerful advocate for collaborative, standards-based school reform.

Creating an Intuitive Campus

Innovation in higher education through collaborative solutions

The Value of MICR Check Technology

Understanding the Benefits of Secure, High-Performance, Cost-Effective MICR Laser Check Printing Solutions

Securing electronic devices by creating 'digital fingerprints'

Cisco grant provides funding for hardware security research

Cyber Security Research Brief

Using genetic principles to manage computer configurations and increase security