Australia & New Zealand

September 2, 2025

INNOVATION

AI-Powered Computer Vision Deployment

5 min read

Imagine a world where machines see as well as – or better than – humans, catching safety hazards in mines, spotting defects on a factory line, or flagging abnormalities in X-rays. That’s where AI-powered computer vision is already taking mining, manufacturing, and healthcare…

July 25, 2025

INNOVATION

Cisco and Curtin mark 10 years of innovation with new regional Innovation Central presence

3 min read

Cisco and Curtin University are celebrating a decade of Innovation Central Perth (ICP), with the partnership now expanding to Curtin’s Singapore Campus where the first international Innovation Central facility will open later this year. Since opening in 2015, ICP has served as a dynamic platform…

July 16, 2025

EDUCATION

Powering an Inclusive Future: Cisco Launches Queensland State Impact Plan

3 min read

Cisco recently hosted a milestone event in Brisbane at the Queensland State Parliament House, bringing together government leaders, industry pioneers, academic experts, and community partners to launch the Cisco’s Queensland Impact Plan. This initiative underscores Cisco’s…

July 10, 2025

EDUCATION

Cisco and 10 Australian Universities Sign Participation Charter

4 min read

Cisco and 10 Australian Universities Sign Participation Charter to Accelerate the Pace of Digitisation and Adoption of AI Through the National Industry Innovation Network One of Australia’s largest industry-led innovation networks formalised with 10 Australian universities. Formed to directly…

May 13, 2025

CYBERSECURITY

Cisco Study Reveals Alarming Deficiencies in Security Readiness

4 min read

News Summary: Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low as only 3 percent of organisations in Australia have achieved a mature level of readiness. Organisations continue to struggle with the complexities introduced by AI, with 82% having experienced AI-related security incidents in the…

April 17, 2025

PRESS KIT

AI Readiness Grapple with Challenges in New Zealand Amid Rapid Market Evolution and Anticipated Impact

4 min read

News Summary: Reality sets in for companies in New Zealand on their AI readiness, with only 19% in the country found to be fully ready to capture AI’s potential. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, with 42% of companies allocating 10-30% of their current IT budget to AI deployment, however,…

March 31, 2025

EDUCATION

Innovation Central Melbourne: A Catalyst for Industry-Academic Collaboration in Australia’s Digital Future

7 min read

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, businesses and research institutions are racing to develop solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly digital society. At the forefront of this movement in Australia is Innovation Central Melbourne (ICM), located at La Trobe University’s…

February 28, 2025

EDUCATION

Driving Innovation and Collaboration: The Role of Cisco’s Innovation Central Adelaide

5 min read

In the heart of South Australia, Innovation Central Adelaide (ICA) stands as a beacon of collaboration and progress, serving as a critical hub within Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN). The centre is tasked with the mission of fostering partnerships between academia, industry,…

February 28, 2025

PARTNERS/CHANNEL

The AI opportunity for partners

2 min read

There’s been lots of news announcements from Cisco in the AI sphere from Hypershield to the recent expansion of the partnership with NVIDIA announced just this week. One exciting update includes AI defence, and our partners will be at the front of this AI revolution for our customers. There are several…