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The following is an excerpt from the 2020 CSR Impact Report, published on December 8, 2020. In our digital world, education and technology go hand-in-hand. Digital media, hands-on labs, and virtual tools can help enliven curricula and keep students connected. And education in digital skills can open the door to careers in technology and other fields. As a leading technology company, Cisco is committed to offering inclusive access to digital skills training and supporting those who…

It isn’t a secret that the digital world moves faster than ever and we are getting all sorts of messages in a variety of formats through different platforms (which might be very overwhelming at the end of the day). So, companies shall be very careful and accurate in terms of creating and delivering the key data to their clients and other stakeholders. That’s why in the Global Partner Readiness’s Digital and Social department, we plan…

Students love their gadgets. Mobile phones. Laptops and tablets. Smart TVs. Gaming consoles. And they bring them all on campus. Staff bring their devices, too. As many colleges and universities prepare for the return of in-person learning, IT managers are preparing for the coming chaos when “the surge” of devices hits their networks. Everyone has become accustomed to a home-like Wi-Fi networking experience for their various wireless devices. On campus, students want to use a…

SC Media has named Cisco the “Best Security Company” as part of its 2021 SC Awards. The SC Awards are the academy awards of the cybersecurity industry, and I couldn’t be prouder of this company, our Cisco Security team, and our amazing technology. This accolade highlights Cisco’s vision of helping customers achieve simple and integrated security. It represents years of innovation and commitment to reinventing cybersecurity in order to keep pace with the increasing demands…

Cisco + Slido: Building Engaging and Inclusive Experiences Together Have you ever wondered if you are truly connecting with your audience during a meeting or event? What if you could measure enthusiasm, get feedback and understand audience sentiment about the content you are sharing in real-time before, during and after an event? Now imagine you could get this kind of engagement and valuable feedback from your entire audience, regardless of whether they are in the…

IBM announced a pair of additions to its storage portfolio designed to improve the access to and management of data across hybrid-cloud environments and offer faster, higher capacity. The first is container-native software defined storage (SDS) called IBM Spectrum Fusion that’s due out in the second half of 2021. It will initially come in the form of a container-native hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) system that integrates compute, storage, and networking. Next year, IBM plans to release…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is not inclined to wait for next-generation (NextG) networks. And who can blame it? NextG promises faster cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks, all of which can be used to enhance data streaming, wireless communications, analytics, and automation. For the NSF, this translates into improved national defense, education, public health and safety, transportation, and digital infrastructure. For enterprises, NextG means greater efficiency, flexibility, business insights, and more opportunities to replace human…

IT teams are dealing with rapid technology changes with increased retraining and skill development, according to a report by trade association CompTIA. Seven in 10 HR professionals surveyed who work with IT personnel said they plan a substantially increased effort to help workers re-skill in the coming year, with larger firms reporting a particularly strong emphasis in that area. Nearly 80% of IT HR professionals employed at such companies rated re-skilling or up-skilling as “more…

CHESTERBROOK, Pa., ROUND ROCK, Texas, and SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, and TPG Capital, the private equity platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, have entered into a definitive agreement with Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) to acquire Boomi, a leading provider of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS). The cash transaction is valued at $4 billion and is expected to…

The traditional development of applications is giving way to a new era of modern application development. Modern apps are on a steep rise. Increasingly, the application experience is the new customer experience. Faster innovation velocity is needed to deliver on constantly changing customer requirements. The cloud native approach to modern application development can effectively address these needs: Connect, manage and observe across all physical, virtual, and cloud native API assets Secure and develop using distributed…