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Cisco Meraki for Government Achieves FedRAMP® Agency Authority to Operate

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Cisco Meraki for Government Achieves FedRAMP® Agency Authority to Operate

We are happy to announce that Cisco Meraki has successfully achieved FedRAMP® agency Authority to Operate (ATO), creating a separate cloud-based platform for U.S. Government entities, including the flagship Meraki networking products MX (security and SD-WAN), MS (switching), and MR (access points). This is a major milestone for us as we continue to scale Meraki infrastructure to meet the needs of larger governments and enterprise customers as we move toward our vision of Cisco Networking…

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Time to Leverage the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program

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Time to Leverage the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program

Have you heard about the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program? In 2023 the U.S. Congress appropriated $60 million to DLT for use by organizations that provide education and healthcare services to communities in rural areas. According to the USDA, this funding is provided to help rural communities connect with each other and beyond as they seek to overcome the impacts of their remote locations and low populations. To help you learn more about…

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Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

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Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

Today, Cisco announced that it joined more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe AI. Established by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet…

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The Multicloud Landscape: Global Trends, Sovereignty, and Cisco’s Strategic Support

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The Multicloud Landscape: Global Trends, Sovereignty, and Cisco’s Strategic Support

Cloud Trends There are two major global trends that are shaping the cloud market. Customers across various segments are on a cloud adoption and cloud-native journey as they embark on application modernization to participate in an application-driven economy. At the same time, geo-political developments have increased focus on data privacy, security, and operational sovereignty.  Countries, governments, and industries are evaluating options for better application and data infrastructure control. This control includes aspects like where data…

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Hybrid Work in Government Survey Results: Big Trends Revealed

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Hybrid Work in Government Survey Results: Big Trends Revealed

Hybrid work is enhancing government’s impact at every level by improving collaborative outcomes and delivering better employee experiences. That’s why the ability of government to provide a secure and user-friendly hybrid work environment has become a necessity. We’re seeing that the most successful government agencies are ones that have pivoted their services and work environments to be more flexible and resilient to accommodate hybrid work. And the results are positive, as revealed in the recent…

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

Are you an Internet Service Provider or local government applying for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to acquire telecommunications equipment, Internet and Wi-Fi infrastructure, network equipment, software, or cybersecurity solutions? Between 2025 and 2028, states will award more than $42 billion of BEAD funding to Cisco customers and potential customers. Funding will be awarded to Internet Service Providers, local and Tribal governments, non-profits, and others for the benefit of residences, businesses, and…

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What Should We Expect for State and Local Government IT Priorities in 2024?

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What Should We Expect for State and Local Government IT Priorities in 2024?

As we wrap up 2023, it is a great time to reflect on the current state of technology in state and local governments and look ahead to the priorities for the coming year. As we enter 2024, we are seeing IT leaders in government crystalizing their efforts in four key areas: cybersecurity digital services artificial intelligence (AI) and modernizing transportation infrastructure. Cybersecurity continues to be top tech priority Maintaining the security of networks and the…

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Accelerating Your Journey to the 128-bit Universe

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Accelerating Your Journey to the 128-bit Universe

The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy requires acceleration of your agency’s mission to go boldly into the 128-bit address space universe with greater speed and urgency. IPv6-only (Native IPv6) is the addressing standard for the U.S. Federal Government, providing the additional foundation towards a Zero Trust enabled infrastructure. The time is now to accelerate your agency’s journey – not because “it’s required” by the OMB Mandate – but accelerating your journey is an opportunity to increase…

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Envisioning AI Mastery in Federal IT: Pioneering a Future of Enhanced Public Service

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Envisioning AI Mastery in Federal IT: Pioneering a Future of Enhanced Public Service

Imagine a world where AI not only complements but significantly transforms federal operations. In my role as a Customer Success Executive at Cisco, I have the unique privilege of guiding Federal Civilian agencies in realizing this transformative power, moving beyond mere adoption of technology to orchestrating an intricate network of AI-driven enterprise systems. The Federal Government’s commitment to innovation and secure networks is a narrative of continual evolution. AI’s role in this story is dynamic…

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So How do You Electrify the World’s Largest Single-Owner Vehicle Fleet?

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So How do You Electrify the World’s Largest Single-Owner Vehicle Fleet?

As the old joke goes . . . ‘you do it carefully!’ As part of the U.S. Federal Government’s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). It will likely be one of the largest single-owner fleet transitions worldwide, operating across various vehicle types, functions, locations, and operating conditions. In such an undertaking, there will be many design and implementation decisions, including those considering…

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