September 27, 2021

NETWORKING

Three key network challenges every enterprise should address in the post-pandemic era

3 min read

The workplace has changed forever—and it’s not only employee expectations that are driving this change. Nine out of 10 C-suite executives say their organizations will continue combining remote and onsite working after the pandemic, according to a global McKinsey survey. What’s more, most of those…

September 16, 2021

SMB

Small medium business and the move to hybrid working: now is the time

3 min read

Some of my best decisions were made when things were most challenging. And for many small and medium sized businesses, now is that time. It could be the fortunate challenge of having more business than you can manage. It could be the opposite, with your standard business model under threat. Certainly,…

September 3, 2021

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Meet the myth-busting mentor on a mission

2 min read

By Helena Ng, Technology Lead for Small and Midsize Business Sales, Cisco Australia, and New Zealand. I’ve been part of Cisco for 16 years. I was working as a wireless specialist engineer at a start-up, Airespace – which was then acquired by Cisco. I’ve also worked in solutions marketing, specialist…

August 31, 2021

NETWORKING

How a social enterprise uses tech to reimagine itself in the new normal

4 min read

Social enterprises are purpose oriented. They have to be. Leaders and staff in such organizations answer to a higher calling, especially when their purpose is to care for communities that need help to survive and thrive. However, whatever the purpose of an enterprise, social or otherwise, it needs…

August 4, 2021

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Cisco named Australia’s Best Workplace for the second year running

4 min read

Cisco ranked #1 in 2021 Australia’s Best WorkplacesTM List, large category by Great Place to Work® This is the second year in a row in which Cisco has claimed the #1 spot, as deemed by employees. Cisco’s purpose is to power an inclusive future for all. This includes supporting its employees with…

August 3, 2021

NETWORKING

Supermarkets going digital need supersized digital infrastructure and security

5 min read

Technology has transformed how customers can shop for everyday goods. Before the pandemic, Amazon made headlines building the world’s first contactless, unmanned grocery store. Their use of various internet of things (IoT)-powered smart karts and kiosks inspired leaders across the retail industry…

July 28, 2021

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Lightbulb moments out of the Executive Shadowing program

4 min read

Each year the Cisco Australia and New Zealand team runs the Executive Shadowing program. Open to all employees, the program partners employees with an executive, shadowing them in their role with a day in the life to learn along the way. It’s a great chance for employees to get exposure to different areas…

July 27, 2021

SECURITY

How can SASE help the hospitality industry welcome guests in the new era?

4 min read

It’s no secret that the hospitality industry was significantly affected by the pandemic because it brought both business and leisure travel to a grinding halt and put a stop on conferences across the world. In most cases, hotels did continue to operate, but with limited staff, only to support the needs…

July 16, 2021

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

To Powering an Inclusive Future for All

5 min read

Japanese | English Ichiro Nakagawa, President and General Manager, Cisco Systems G.K. “To Power an Inclusive Future for All.” Some of you may have seen this message at train stations, on public transport, or on TV. This is our Purpose as Cisco. “Inclusive” refers to a state…