Australia & New Zealand

University of South Pacific, Cisco, and Telecom Fiji Partner to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

30 November 2023 | The University of South Pacific (USP), a public research university with locations throughout a dozen countries in the Pacific Islands, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cisco and Telecom Fiji to help bridge the digital divide and grow the South Pacific digital…

November 14, 2023

PARTNERS/CHANNEL

Cisco’s Partner Summit 2023: Celebrating ANZ Partners

It was great to be in Miami for Cisco’s global Partner Summit this year. The theme this year is Greater Together. It’s an opportunity for the partner community to spend time together to learn, connect and inspire each other. One of the highlights each year includes the recognition for top-performing…

All about the game: Cisco’s tech brightens fan experience in Kardinia Park

Recognised as the best sporting venue in regional Australia, Kardinia Park has a new experience for visitors underpinned by leading technology to transform the game day experience. Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) transformed its ICT network to create better experiences for fans in the stadium.…

June 15, 2023

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

CTO Insights: The news from Cisco Live US 2023

Overall Cisco is on a mission to simplify IT and this message came across loud and clear at Cisco Live US: simplify, simplify, simplify. Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said on the mainstage that for years it’s been a features game – now, the #1 feature our teams need to continue to focus on is simplicity.…

“I feel like I have finally found my place.” Six women share their experiences in the tech industry.

Six women from Cisco Australia and New Zealand were recently recognised by ARN and Reseller News as finalists in the 2023 Women in ICT Awards honouring female excellence in the technology channel. Across different career stages, we spoke to finalists of categories including graduate, technical,…

Cisco & National Transport Commission Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Cisco & National Transport Commission Sign Memorandum of Understanding Advancing Digital Skills in Rail 5 May 2023 | Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Transport Commission (NTC), to accelerate the development of digital rail skills across Australia and…

March 22, 2023

CYBERSECURITY

Only 14% of Organisations in New Zealand Have a Cybersecurity Posture ‘Mature’ Enough to Defend against the Threats …

Only 14% of Organisations in New Zealand Have a Cybersecurity Posture ‘Mature’ Enough to Defend against the Threats of a Hybrid World News Summary: Readiness is critical: 88% respondents said they expect a cybersecurity incident to disrupt their business in the next 12 to 24 months The cost of being…

March 22, 2023

CYBERSECURITY

Only 11% of Companies in Australia Surveyed are Ready to Defend Against Cybersecurity Threats

Australian News Summary: Readiness is critical: 92% respondents said they expect a cybersecurity incident to disrupt their business in the next 12 to 24 months The cost of being unprepared can be substantial as 70% of respondents said they had a cybersecurity incident in the last 12 months, which…

March 10, 2023

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Working towards a gender equal future -Reflections on Innovation

Reflecting on International Women’s Day and the theme this year is cracking the code: innovation for a gender equal future. In STEM industries, women make up about 27% of the workforce on average. There is clearly more to do to achieve a gender equal future. Cisco Australia was recently recognised…