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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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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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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Day of Giving Back with Cisco Black Belt Academy

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Day of Giving Back with Cisco Black Belt Academy

The future belongs to today’s youth, and there’s no better investment than supporting their growth and potential. At a recent school giveback event in Gurugram, India, Cisco, in partnership with Capgemini, had the privilege of meeting 700 students who are eager to shape their futures. Through mentorship and thought-provoking activities, we aimed to encourage them to envision a brighter tomorrow and provide them with the tools to succeed. A Global Model, Local Impact The event…

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Partnering for Purpose Winners: 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge

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Partnering for Purpose Winners: 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge

Wipro UK – is part of Wipro limited, a leading global IT consulting and business process services company that’s revolutionizing agricultural and livestock management with their AI- driven pest and disease detection solution. The innovative platform offers real-time, automated detection of pests in crop lands and diseases in poultry and cattle, enabling early intervention and significantly reducing economic losses. Designed for seamless integration and supported by comprehensive training and ongoing support for the farmers and…

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Empowered Together: A Story of Hope and Partnership

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Empowered Together: A Story of Hope and Partnership

Even as events around our world seem to become ever more unfathomable, there is still a very strong sense of that human spirit that surfaces often enough to offer reassurances, at least to me personally, as to what the future holds. I have worked for Cisco for over sixteen years now, often in and around our partner community here in the UK&I. To my mind, that Cisco Partner community is very special, and one that…

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Partnering for Purpose: Join the Movement to Amplify Positive Impact

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Partnering for Purpose: Join the Movement to Amplify Positive Impact

Partnering for Purpose Partnering for Purpose, launched in November of 2022, is a global Cisco initiative that enables our partners, customers, and suppliers to collaborate more effectively with us to drive positive change. This industry-first program builds on decades of partnership and shared learning, formalizing the efforts Cisco and our partners have already been making to positively impact people, the planet, and communities globally. By providing an orchestrated platform, Partnering for Purpose simplifies the engagement,…

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Partnership in Action: Creating Connection through Community Impact

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Partnership in Action: Creating Connection through Community Impact

In May, Cisco ThousandEyes hosted its second annual Partner Connection – an event dedicated to sharing ideas, creating connections, and engaging with our channel partners. This year, in the spirit of collaboration, ThousandEyes partnered with Cisco’s Partnering for Purpose team to incorporate a meaningful giveback element into the agenda. Seeking the most impactful way to collaborate with our channel partners, we engaged the expertise of a third-party social impact event supplier, Give to Get. They helped…

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Partnering for Purpose: Driving Literacy Through Collaboration

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Partnering for Purpose: Driving Literacy Through Collaboration

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of leading Cisco’s Partnering for Purpose program. A global initiative designed to simplify and enhance the collaboration between Cisco, our partners, customers, and suppliers worldwide, Partnering for Purpose amplifies and accelerates our collective positive impact on people, the planet and the communities in which we live and work. A key part of this collaborative work is identifying local examples of impactful initiatives that can be:…

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Introducing the 7th Annual Partner Innovation Challenge: Featuring an Exciting New Prize Category

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Introducing the 7th Annual Partner Innovation Challenge: Featuring an Exciting New Prize Category

Cisco’s 7th annual Partner Innovation Challenge has ascended to global prominence, captivating partners from an astounding 96 countries and distributing over $3.3 million USD in collective rewards. Last year we witnessed a remarkable surge, with a 68 percent increase in new partner submissions. This is a testament to Cisco and our partners being greater together and the boundless creativity, expertise, and fervent dedication that exists within our partner technical community. Harnessing Cisco’s open platform, partners…

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Partnering for Purpose: Bridging the Gender Gap in Leadership Development

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Partnering for Purpose: Bridging the Gender Gap in Leadership Development

In the dynamic landscape of the technology sector, gender diversity remains a significant challenge. The noticeable absence of women, particularly in senior leadership roles, underscores an ongoing struggle within the industry. Their underrepresentation isn’t just a matter of statistics; it’s about the untapped wealth of ideas, insights, and contributions women inherently bring to the table. While discussions often revolve around attracting female talent, the spotlight must also illuminate the critical areas of retention and development…

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