Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB)

Why SMBs Put Security First When Powering Up Their Technology Stacks

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Why SMBs Put Security First When Powering Up Their Technology Stacks

SMBs are embracing advancements in technology to achieve more with a leaner staff, enable remote work, automate manual processes, and reduce errors. When implemented thoughtfully, technology can help smaller businesses better compete with their enterprise counterparts, save on increasing labor costs, and generate a robust ROI. IDC’s data clearly illustrates this trend. According to IDC’s Worldwide Small and Medium Business Survey (February 2025), 81.8% of all SMBs will increase their tech budgets over the next…

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A Milestone for Cisco SMB: The Inaugural EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board

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A Milestone for Cisco SMB: The Inaugural EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board

Last week, we marked an important milestone in our SMB journey with the first-ever EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board-a dynamic and insightful gathering of 51 partners who joined us for two days of deep discussions, strategy alignment, and collaborative workshops. A Powerful Start We kicked off with an inspiring keynote where José van Dijk emphasized the critical role SMBs play in Cisco’s strategy. I had the opportunity to expand on this, detailing our EMEA SMB…

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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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