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How Cisco Networking Academy is Enhancing Accessibility Education

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How Cisco Networking Academy is Enhancing Accessibility Education

This post was authored by Lynn Bloomer, Director, Business Operations, Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world’s largest and longest-standing purpose-driven IT skills-to-jobs programs, impacting the lives of more than 4.7 million learners annually (24.2 million since inception) in 191 countries. As the world celebrates the 2025 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Cisco took a significant step towards championing disability inclusion by partnering with Teach Access, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing…

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Level Up: Creating Tech Employment Opportunities in Brazil and Beyond

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Level Up: Creating Tech Employment Opportunities in Brazil and Beyond

    This blog was written by Luciana Depieri, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Logicalis Latam.       My home country, Brazil, is a dynamic and vibrant nation. However, not everyone has access to the same employment opportunities. Like Cisco, the company I work for, Logicalis, is committed to creating a better world for the communities we serve, and we believe in the value of Cisco’s purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for…

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Girls Power Tech Inspires the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

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Girls Power Tech Inspires the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

The future of technology is bright, especially after the resounding success of the 7th annual Cisco Girls Power Tech, held at the Cisco campus in Richardson, Texas, on April 17, 2025! Girls Power Tech Leaders This impactful event connected 73 bright young students with the vast potential of STEM, supported by 13 dedicated educators. These talented participants hail from Cisco Networking Academy schools, a strategic partnership that allows us to effectively reach and inspire the…

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Learn Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT with Cisco Networking Academy

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Learn Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT with Cisco Networking Academy

Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is becoming essential across every industry. However, IT has often been left out of the conversation. That’s why climate education leader One Point Five Academy has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy to create the “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” course. This free course helps IT professionals acquire the skills to measure, report, and reduce emissions associated with data centers, cloud infrastructure, and computing hardware—ensuring IT teams are equipped to…

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Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco

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Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco

International Girls in ICT Day is the ideal time to shine a spotlight on the technology industry and encourage and inspire girls and women of all ages to explore a wide range of career opportunities—those they may not have previously considered—in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This global initiative, led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), will be held on April 24, 2025. It’s something I’m personally incredibly passionate about—let me tell you why! Girls…

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

Students and instructors acquiring knowledge applicable to the real-world. In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development. By equipping young people with essential digital skills, together Cisco and African Child Projects aim to unlock endless opportunities and drive sustainable development…

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AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

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AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

The European Union (EU) is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With several legislative proposals from the European Commission—namely the Digital Networks Act, the AI and Cloud Development Act, and the revision of the 2030 Digital Decade targets—the bloc is set to shape its AI and connectivity landscape for years to come. AI’s role in communications networks is central to this shift. To explore its impact, Cisco supported Analysys Mason to deliver a…

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Powering Resilient Communities

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Powering Resilient Communities

In 2024, opportunity, disruption, and innovation intersected and accelerated at a previously unimagined pace. As a global community, we began to embrace AI to elevate work, government, economies, and the environment. But we also had to meet the accompanying risks – a widening digital divide, cyber threats, and the technology’s vast energy consumption. With over 60 countries gearing up for elections and new administrations this year, the political landscape added complexity as did the global…

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Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success

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Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success

There is no denying that the digital capabilities of any country, business, or entity significantly impact its competitiveness on the world stage or in the global marketplace. Leveraging secure digital technologies allows organizations to improve efficiency and productivity, respond to market demands faster, and innovate effectively. However, without a skilled workforce—whether it’s basic IT skills or more advanced competence in AI, cybersecurity, or networking—the full potential of those digital capabilities will never be fully realized….

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Decoding the Tech Industry

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Decoding the Tech Industry

Adele Every, Cisco Managing Director This blog was written by Adele Every, a Cisco Managing Director in the UK & Ireland (UKI) Partner Organisation. Imagine walking into a room with a clear image in your mind of what a tech professional looks like. Now, picture your surprise when you discover that the real faces of tech are far more diverse and relatable than you ever imagined. Recently, in the northwest of the UK near Liverpool, Cisco…

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