Partnering for Purpose

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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Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact

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Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact

The quest for life’s meaning has been a constant throughout human history. Finding our personal purpose is essential for our emotional well-being and fulfillment as human beings. This purpose in life, which drives and motivates us day by day, takes on an even greater dimension when it aligns with the purpose of the organization for which we work. When an employee feels that their work contributes to a greater cause, their commitment and performance reach…

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Sailing through History: NWN Carousel’s Virtual Sea-Lab Revolution

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Sailing through History: NWN Carousel’s Virtual Sea-Lab Revolution

During his tour of Cisco’s PENN1 smart building, Andrew Gilman, Chief Marketing Officer for NWN Carousel–an integrated cloud communications service provider and Cisco partner–had a lightbulb moment. What if the Cisco Webex “all-in-one” devices used throughout Cisco’s reimagined New York office were used for a different type of collaboration? Engaged in a project to bring the iconic Whydah Pirate Museum experience to children and teens at Boston’s Franciscan Children’s inpatient behavioral unit, Gilman found inspiration—and…

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Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco's Commitment to IRC Signpost

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Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco's Commitment to IRC Signpost

In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to adapt and make big, life-changing decisions under extreme pressure. Access to timely, accurate, and straightforward safety information is an invaluable resource for these communities as they relocate, search for critical services and struggle with complex problems. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) teamed up with Mercy Corps to provide durable solutions for people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster….

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Partnering for Purpose: A Year in Focus

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Partnering for Purpose: A Year in Focus

This is typically the time of year when we take time to reflect, and looking back, 2023 has been a wonderful year of fulfillment and purpose for me, specifically in my role leading Partnering for Purpose. A global Cisco initiative, Partnering for Purpose works to align our commitment to an inclusive future across our business relationships. It is designed to make it easier for our partners, customers, and suppliers around the world to collaborate with Cisco…

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Cisco Partners and Purpose are Greater Together

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Cisco Partners and Purpose are Greater Together

Last year, Cisco introduced Partnering for Purpose, where innovation and business goals with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives were highlighted to benefit partners and their customers. Cisco added a Partnering for Purpose Category in the sixth Annual Partner Innovation Challenge, and 88% of all partner entries for the Innovation Challenge were submitted in this Partnering for Purpose Category. It is inspiring to see this response from our global partner community. Cisco’s 2023 Purpose Report…

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