Australia & New Zealand
‘Innovation Central Adelaide’ a high-tech treasure chest for SA
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Advanced digital design and visualisation technologies are at the heart of a landmark new initiative called “Innovation Central Adelaide” fittingly being launched virtually by Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price. Jointly driven by Flinders University and global technology leader Cisco,…
Cisco Australia and New Zealand brings on chief technology officer Carl Solder
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Cisco has appointed a new chief technology officer (CTO) in Australia and New Zealand, with Carl Solder taking up the position. Solder will be responsible for elevating Cisco’s technology strategy and highlighting the latest company innovations, with a strong customer focus to understand the needs…
Cisco and QUT partnership to advance competitive advantage with retail and logistics sectors
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Partnership to leverage technology for new customer experiences and economic resilience in retail and logistics sectors. New research position of chair in trusted retail and logistics innovation. Establishes Innovation Central Brisbane: an on-campus hub with state-of-the-art Cisco technology…
Career diversity in IT – through MentorMe
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One of Cisco’s flagship volunteering programs, MentorMe, matches female university students with a mentor in the technology industry within Cisco for over nine weeks. Meeting weekly, and sometimes more, the students also participate in weekly professional development sessions to hear from experts…
IWD: a look at leaders
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Today marks international women’s day globally. We asked three of our senior leaders about their career histories, the challenges they experience, and what the day means for them. Karen Schuman I started my professional career in healthcare consulting, working with hospitals looking to digitise…
Leaning on your leaders in tough times
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The last couple of years have been tough for many, especially as our personal and professional lives go through a tug of war to find the right balance. Working further apart physically has unexpectedly brought many of us closer through virtual, but more meaningful, connections. From seeing into your…
Cisco invests in South Australian Cybersecurity capability and skills, to enable Secure Critical Infrastructure
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Cisco partners with the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (A3C), the University of Adelaide and the State Government of South Australia, to elevate cybersecurity capability in SouthAustralia and in Cisco relocates its Adelaide office to Lot Fourteen, co-locating with A3C and further…
Cisco’s Partner Summit 21: Celebrating ANZ Partners
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It’s that time of year. Partner summit time! Cisco’s Global Partner Summit was held virtually for the second year in a row – but that didn’t stop celebrations for Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) partners recognised in the Global Innovation Challenge, APJC Partner Summit Awards, and Global Excellence…
Not taking a backseat: driving mentoring and connections in MentorMe
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Cisco’s female university student mentoring program supports 170+ students Cisco’s annual mentoring program to encourage women to consider a career in the technology industry runs over a nine-week program of professional development tips and insights into what it’s like at Cisco. As well, the…