Cisco Purpose

Striving for Sustainability: Meet Sripriya

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Striving for Sustainability: Meet Sripriya

This blog is part of our focus on Cisco employees who are “Striving for Sustainability” by finding opportunities to integrate sustainability in their day-to-day work. At Cisco, we have been focusing on evolving from a linear economy that extracts resources and eventually wastes them, to a circular one that finds new uses for products and their inputs. ​By understanding the environmental impacts of our products, we can make informed decisions to reduce the resources used…

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Believe and Achieve: Cisco and Spencer Wood at Adaptive Spirit

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Believe and Achieve: Cisco and Spencer Wood at Adaptive Spirit

This April, Cisco’s Americas Service Provider team is proud to sponsor two-time U.S. Paralympic skier Spencer Wood at AS2025 in Vail, Colorado April 3 – 6. For nearly 30 years, the marquee event for Adaptive Spirit has united telecommunications leaders and the adaptive sports community to support and celebrate the U.S. Para Ski and Snowboard Team. Adaptive Spirit is a powerful example of what’s possible when industries come together with a shared commitment to inclusivity…

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A Look Behind Cisco Crisis Response

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A Look Behind Cisco Crisis Response

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024. Today, connectivity is no longer a form of aid; instead, it’s often necessary to even receive aid. Beneficiary registration, digital cash, relief benefits, and social service applications all require secure connectivity— and Cisco helps deliver this essential need. Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) is…

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Leading the Charge: Delaware State University's Digital Evolution

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Leading the Charge: Delaware State University's Digital Evolution

Picture a university where the digital landscape is as dynamic as the students it serves—where every classroom is a gateway to global learning and every network is a fortress of security. At Delaware State University (DSU), this is not merely a dream but a realized vision, thanks to a bold digital transformation and a strategic partnership with Cisco. Overcoming Initial Challenges When Darrell McMillon joined DSU in 2020 as the Vice President and CIO, he…

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How Cisco leverages AI for impact | FY24 Purpose Report

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How Cisco leverages AI for impact | FY24 Purpose Report

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. A lot has happened in 40 years of technology: the Internet, mobile, social media, cloud computing, AI. Securely powering that technology has only grown more critical—and more complex—over time. That’s where Cisco comes in. We build and deliver technology that powers the world’s connectivity, whether that’s between computers, throughout communities, or across continents. And that work has never been…

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Beyond Philanthropy: The Cisco Foundation's Commitment to Thriving Communities

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Beyond Philanthropy: The Cisco Foundation's Commitment to Thriving Communities

For over 25 years, the Cisco Foundation has been on a mission to shape the future through a deeply held commitment to the greater good. A mission to create a healthy planet. Thriving communities. A world in which everyone can reach their full potential. Our mission has never been more important. And the Cisco Foundation continues to expand the ways we fulfill it – bringing the best of Cisco’s technology, resources, and expertise to develop…

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Living Our Purpose Through Pro Bono

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Living Our Purpose Through Pro Bono

It’s remarkable what can be achieved when a motivated global team is aligned with a clear mission. At Cisco, our purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. And within Cisco Legal, we live this purpose through pro bono. When we published our inaugural pro bono report in 2023, we celebrated the participation of more than half of our US-based attorneys who donated their time and expertise to support access to justice initiatives….

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Cisco's Vision for an Inclusive Future

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Cisco's Vision for an Inclusive Future

Nearly forty years ago, Cisco set out to connect the world with our technology and to deliver innovation — and unique value — to our customers, employees, partners and communities at large.  To build a business that’s great to work with — and great to work for — committed to the greater good and making the world a better place. In 2020, these deeply held commitments gave rise to Cisco’s Purpose to Power an Inclusive…

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Cisco Networking Academy unveils new unified teaching and learning experience on NetAcad.com

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Cisco Networking Academy unveils new unified teaching and learning experience on NetAcad.com

Cisco Networking Academy continues to innovate across our platform and curriculum to ensure learners and instructors have access to best-in-class IT education content and experiences. We are proud to share we have launched a new web experience to bring together the strengths of our offerings into a single platform. Our offerings on NetAcad.com and SkillsForAll.com are now integrated into a unified teaching and learning experience on the new NetAcad.com platform. In July 2021, we introduced…

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Transforming underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth through entrepreneurial endeavors

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Transforming underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth through entrepreneurial endeavors

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with Agora Partnerships, Bridge International, CARE Peru, Centro Community Partners, Defy Ventures, and Hand in Hand International, highlighting the transformative work each of these organizations are doing in the entrepreneurial and economic empowerment space, especially for underserved communities. World Entrepreneurs Day 2024, observed on August 21, celebrates the ingenuity and…

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