Meet the myth-busting mentor on a mission
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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…
How a social enterprise uses tech to reimagine itself in the new normal
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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…
Cisco named Australia’s Best Workplace for the second year running
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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…
Supermarkets going digital need supersized digital infrastructure and security
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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…
Lightbulb moments out of the Executive Shadowing program
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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…
How can SASE help the hospitality industry welcome guests in the new era?
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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…
To Powering an Inclusive Future for All
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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…
The smart manufacturer’s playbook to converging IT and OT security
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The manufacturing industry has been resistant to change in the past – but the pandemic forced them to re-think their operations and revisit digitization plans that enabled significant automations. Neglecting to do so wasn’t an option as lockdowns and safety regulations made it impossible to carry…
Returning to work in a year unlike any other
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Over the last 18 months, the notions of work/life integration have been under the microscope as we consider how best to transition to a safe, trusted and productive hybrid work model. We speak to one of the Cisco team, Sahar, who recently came back to work after taking a break last year. Hear what it has…