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SMB Digital Transformation: Enabling Success by Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Agility

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SMB Digital Transformation: Enabling Success by Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Agility

The Empowering Partner Success blog series highlights channel partners and individuals positively impacting the communities they serve. At Cisco, we strive to partner with people and organizations that help us bring our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all to life. That’s why we’re excited to leverage the experience and expertise of Rasheeda Frazier, founder and CEO of Empowering Greatness Inc., and share insights from the work the organization is doing to help small…

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Preserving Culture Through Technology: An Unforgettable Experience in the Arctic

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Preserving Culture Through Technology: An Unforgettable Experience in the Arctic

In June 2024, two of my passions—Native American culture and technology—converged at the top of the world. Along with a small team from Cisco and IP Consulting, an African American Cisco Partner, I journeyed to Utqiaġvik (Barrow) Alaska, to support IỊisaġvik College and the Iñupiaq Alaska Native Tribe. My visit was a bucket list item I didn’t know I had until I was there. We weren’t there to change the Iñupiaq culture but to help…

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Embracing neurodiversity: The key to unlocking hidden talent in the workforce

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Embracing neurodiversity: The key to unlocking hidden talent in the workforce

The technology sector is undergoing a seismic shift, not only in terms of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) but also in how companies recruit and leverage talent. As AI transforms the industry and recruitment processes, organizations are beginning to understand the immense value of hiring neurodivergent talent—individuals whose brains function differently than what’s considered “typical” and who often excel in areas overlooked by traditional hiring methods. This shift opens new doors, particularly for…

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Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month

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Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month

Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) is observed from September 15 to October 15, and is a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Latin communities worldwide. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the origins of Latin and Hispanic people, acknowledging the diverse roots that shape our identities, including the cultures, languages, and values passed down through generations. This month allows us to honor our achievements and stories while recognizing the struggles…

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Transforming underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth through entrepreneurial endeavors

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Transforming underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth through entrepreneurial endeavors

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with Agora Partnerships, Bridge International, CARE Peru, Centro Community Partners, Defy Ventures, and Hand in Hand International, highlighting the transformative work each of these organizations are doing in the entrepreneurial and economic empowerment space, especially for underserved communities. World Entrepreneurs Day 2024, observed on August 21, celebrates the ingenuity and…

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, highlighting the amazing work these organizations are doing to support and nurture the creativity, resiliency, and leadership of youths worldwide.  International Youth Day 2024, celebrated on August 12, shines a spotlight on the boundless potential and innovative spirit of young people…

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Breaking through barriers: Upwardly Global helps work-authorized immigrants secure meaningful U.S. employment

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Breaking through barriers: Upwardly Global helps work-authorized immigrants secure meaningful U.S. employment

As Cisco’s commitment to our purpose to power an inclusive future for all drives us forward, we continue expand how we use our technology, our people, our resources, and our networks to address inequities and open more opportunities for more people. To power this kind of future, we work closely with nonprofit partners who provide people with equitable access to the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support themselves and their families toward long-term resilience…

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Cisco takes a quantum leap ahead to build a more inclusive future

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Cisco takes a quantum leap ahead to build a more inclusive future

Dr. Prineha Narang, Founder and CTO, Aliro Quantum Dr. Prineha Narang never set out to be an entrepreneur. But then the university professor’s students and postdoctoral scholars started asking if quantum networking was ready for commercialization. As they worked on answering that question, she realized the time was right to dive into a new world. Today, Narang wears several hats. She is a professor of physical sciences and electrical and computer engineering at the University…

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Building bridges, feeding people and empowering students: How new technologies are changing lives

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Building bridges, feeding people and empowering students: How new technologies are changing lives

Nearly 40 years ago, Cisco set out to connect the world through technology – to deliver innovation to our customers – and to shape the future through a deeply held commitment to the greater good. Over the decades, we’ve continued to explore the role emerging technologies can play in breaking through longstanding social challenges – from food insecurity and extreme poverty to lack of access to educational and employment opportunities. Now – in an age…

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How technology is being used to help support environmental conservation

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How technology is being used to help support environmental conservation

A new study in the scientific journal Science shows that environmental conservation is needed to help slow and potentially reverse biodiversity loss, “They found that more than half of the time, conservation actions had a net positive effect but did not necessarily stop biodiversity decline. This work shows that multiple types of conservation actions are usually beneficial and are needed to curb the loss of biodiversity.”  World Nature Conservation Day offers a moment to reflect…

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