99% of UK Businesses Faced Cyber Attacks in the Last Year

99% of UK Businesses Faced Cyber Attacks in the Last Year

Nearly all businesses with at least 2,000 employees were breached by cyber attackers in the last 12 months, a new report has found. The biggest risk factor, cited by 46%, was remote and hybrid workers. Dispersed workforces raise the risk of data breaches by elying on unsecured networks and personal devices, and ensuring security protocols across multiple locations while managing access presents significant challenges for IT teams. “Where policies are inconsistent, they can create gaps…

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Sustainability 101: How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

Sustainability 101: How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more? Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering. “The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44% of workers worldwide have a hybrid…

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Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

Are you a Cisco customer or partner looking to learn more about the manufacturing products and solutions we offer? Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for industries builds the bridge between our customer’s desired business outcomes and the Cisco technology that enables them. Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for Manufacturing features five manufacturing themes with fifteen associated use cases that highlight exactly how our manufacturing customers are leveraging Cisco products and solutions and the success stories that accompany those deployments….

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How Cisco, together with Apple, is tackling the next frontier of hybrid work — spatial computing

How Cisco, together with Apple, is tackling the next frontier of hybrid work — spatial computing

Apple is the marquee example of a great company that disrupts itself and others in the market. Two weeks ago marked the 40th anniversary of the Mac. Consider how the launch of the original Mac not only reinvented how we work with computers, but changed how software was written. Now, with the launch of Apple Vision Pro, Apple is on the brink of reinventing personal electronics yet again, marking the next frontier of collaboration with…

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Hybrid Work in Government Survey Results: Big Trends Revealed

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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Beyond the Race: An Ironman Journey of Endurance, Inclusion, and Growth

Beyond the Race: An Ironman Journey of Endurance, Inclusion, and Growth

We woke up in the stillness of predawn, driven by our year-long commitment and unwavering dedication. That’s because we’re not just Cisconians. We’re swimmers, cyclists, runners, and on the brink of our defining moment. Ironman Village is brimming with triathletes from across the globe, and their collective energy is palpable. The atmosphere is a blend of excitement and apprehension because what we’re about to undertake is nothing short of audacious. Yet, amidst the jitters, a…

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Cisco and Schneider Electric Are Creating Smarter, More Efficient Buildings

Cisco and Schneider Electric Are Creating Smarter, More Efficient Buildings

Whether your organization owns commercial property, leases it, or manages it, you’re likely to be grappling with industry trends and challenges that call on your best efforts—and the innovative application of technology. The need to reduce energy costs and the growth of hybrid work have converged to impact building management and the way facilities teams, real estate professionals, and IT do their jobs. CO2 emissions from buildings—some 30% of all carbon emissions—are concerning. So is…

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2024 Tech Predictions: Hybrid Collaboration is Here to Stay

2024 Tech Predictions: Hybrid Collaboration is Here to Stay

Reflections from the Consumer Electronics Show and predictions for the year in tech At Cisco, we empower people to connect and collaborate with each other from anywhere. From home, the office and everywhere in between, we use Cisco collaboration solutions to solve hybrid work’s greatest challenges, while inspiring innovation, enhancing productivity and simplifying communication. As the world continues to transition into a more permanent hybrid workforce, 80% of leaders are confident in their current hybrid…

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How Education Institution Technology Needs to Evolve

How Education Institution Technology Needs to Evolve

The 2023 Education Summit event – co-hosted by Cisco and CAUDIT – provided higher education technology leaders an opportunity to gain new insights and perspectives on some of the rapid technology innovation and developments that will continue to transform the sector. The summit also provided delegates with a chance to share their experiences and to engage with peers from the sector. While Australia’s higher education institutions have a major role to play in harnessing digital…

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It Takes Three to Make Hybrid Work Go Right

It Takes Three to Make Hybrid Work Go Right

Now that financial services employees have sampled hybrid schedules, they want to keep that tune playing. A classic hip-hop song offers inspiration for making a mix of remote and in-person work succeed to the satisfaction of CEOs and employees alike. The keys are empowered associates, smarter workspaces, and technology that fosters collaboration while safeguarding networks and data. The 1988 hip-hop classic “It Takes Two” by Rob Base says, “It takes two to make a thing…

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