Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB)

Ripple Effect of Kindness: Building Bonds, Boosting Business Through Giving

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Ripple Effect of Kindness: Building Bonds, Boosting Business Through Giving

Katie Ferguson, Cisco Canada’s SMB Leader This post was authored by Katie Ferguson, leader of Cisco Canada’s Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) organization. She is responsible for—and passionate about—helping Canadian SMB organizations unlock digital excellence to power their purpose. Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” The Canadian SMB team and some of our partners recently experienced this quote first-hand. In June 2024,…

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Cisco Live 2024: Inspiring to Go Beyond

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Cisco Live 2024: Inspiring to Go Beyond

Energy, excitement, transformation, and innovation – these are a few words to describe last week’s Cisco Live 2024 in Las Vegas! This record-breaking event that brought together 21,000 technology enthusiasts, industry leaders, and visionaries was by far my favourite Cisco Live yet. Here’s why: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning were everywhere Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) were everywhere – and are driving innovation, automation, and intelligent decision-making across all industries. Many valuable insights,…

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5 Ways SMB Leaders Can Make Better IT Decisions

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5 Ways SMB Leaders Can Make Better IT Decisions

Imagine a Michelin-level chef setting up her kitchen. She chooses the best ovens, appliances, knives, and pans, putting thought into each decision. Yet she doesn’t lose sight of their collective purpose: helping her create world-class entrées. That same focus on outcomes should be true with IT decision-making, for a restaurant or for any small or medium business (SMB). IT is a means to an end. Yet the technology can seem so complex that it’s easy…

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