The Partner Opportunity in Cisco's AI-Ready Network Architecture

The Partner Opportunity in Cisco's AI-Ready Network Architecture

The announcement we made at Cisco Live represents Cisco’s most significant networking innovation in a decade—and the biggest partner opportunity we’ve seen in just as long. The Network Reality Customers Can’t Ignore  Today’s enterprise networks are being pushed to their limits—not just by what’s coming, but by what’s already here. As organizations rely more heavily on bandwidth-intensive, latency-sensitive applications like real-time collaboration, ERP, and CRM, performance expectations are rising fast. At the same time, AI…

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How Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program Builds Trust and Drives Transformation 

How Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program Builds Trust and Drives Transformation 

Over the past decade, Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program has evolved from a bold idea into a global force for national digital transformation. What began in 2015 with just a handful of countries has now expanded to over 50 nations and boasts more than 1,600 projects spanning every major economic and social segment.   But beyond the numbers lies something far more impactful: a model rooted in trust, measurable value, and deep collaboration with…

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Showcasing the Power of Cisco Partners to Deliver Real Outcomes

Showcasing the Power of Cisco Partners to Deliver Real Outcomes

The needs of customers are evolving faster than ever — and Cisco is evolving with them. As you know, we’re re-architecting the way we design solutions and deliver them to market — with a One Cisco approach across our portfolio and AI strategy — because yesterday’s approaches no longer support today’s reality. Customers today expect faster innovation, seamless experiences, and greater impact from their technology investments. That’s why we’re building the Cisco 360 Partner Program…

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Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

I still remember that American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) championship game where, with the scoreboard reading 1-1 in the final inning, a ground ball shot toward me and everything slowed down. The crucial double-play required absolute precision – one fraction of an inch off, and our season would end. We executed flawlessly, setting up the game-winning home run moments later. Years later at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas, I found myself in an even bigger…

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Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?

Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?

Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness and Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins. Image: Cisco Cisco recently announced its initiative to provide 1.5 million people in the European Union by 2030 free courses on basic digital skills. Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said the plan also includes training 5,000 instructors in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and digital transformation to help professionals stay competitive in a rapidly evolving…

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Unlocking the Future Through the Industrial Strategy: A Policy Blueprint for the UK's Digital Transformation

Unlocking the Future Through the Industrial Strategy: A Policy Blueprint for the UK's Digital Transformation

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the UK stands at a critical juncture. The Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity to weave digital technologies as the golden thread through the UK’s economic plan. Moulding an economy that is fit for the modern world—with digital connectivity and skills as the cornerstone of economic growth—can spearhead efforts to secure the nation’s competitive edge in the industries of the future. With strategic direction and support from government, coupled with investment…

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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Cisco, in collaboration with its partners Rhône Élevage, NXO, and Ineso, has developed an innovative solution for dairy farmers to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. This solution has the potential to benefit not only French farmers but also farmers across Europe.    A vital industry for society, now facing the challenge of climate change The dairy industry plays a crucial role in the daily lives of millions of people…

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ManageEngine: Australian SMEs Aim to Reduce IT Costs Amid Growing Technology Complexity

ManageEngine: Australian SMEs Aim to Reduce IT Costs Amid Growing Technology Complexity

IT costs are the biggest challenge facing tech leaders in Australian medium-sized enterprises, according to a survey commissioned by IT management software vendor ManageEngine. This challenge is expected to intensify as these enterprises adopt more applications and grow their AI spending. The Digital Intensity in Australia Study, conducted by research house Ecosystm for ManageEngine 24×7, found that many medium-sized enterprises, ranging from 200 to 1,500 employees, are still in the early stages of transforming into…

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Downtime Costs Large Companies $400 Billion a Year, According to Splunk Report

Downtime Costs Large Companies 0 Billion a Year, According to Splunk Report

Unplanned downtime is costing the world’s largest companies $400 billion a year, or roughly 9% of their profits, a new report has found. This is the equivalent of about $9,000 lost for every minute of system failure or service degradation. The report, published by the data management platform Splunk, also revealed that it takes 75 days for revenue for a Forbes Global 2000 company to recover to where it stood financially prior to the incident….

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Simplify Manufacturing Operations with Cloud Platforms

Simplify Manufacturing Operations with Cloud Platforms

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, operational simplicity stands as a cornerstone for success. Manufacturers grapple with an array of challenges, from complex supply chains to the pressing need for real-time insights. To address these challenges head-on, cloud platforms emerge as transformative solutions, streamlining processes, reducing costs, and fostering innovation. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the pivotal role of cloud-based network management platforms in helping to revolutionize manufacturing operations, empowering companies to…

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