People and Culture

Blog author: Wayne Varney Giving back in our communities is part of Cisco’s culture and DNA. But it’s more than giving back by volunteering our time – it’s also in aligning our skills and passions, so we can truly provide meaningful support to organisations in need, which is when you see and feel the impact.…

Digitization has changed the workplace immeasurably. From filing cabinets and workplace cubicles to cloud storage and remote working, advances in technology have streamlined processes and empowered employees. The result: businesses benefit from improved productivity and efficiency, while…

Cisco thingQbator was conceived as a Cisco India CSR initiative to students build digital skills through learning by doing.  The key objectives being democratize innovation by building spaces and communities in colleges to foster innovation. Most of all, we wanted to challenge young minds…

Today, CIOs are in a state of uncertainty. They face enormous complexity in this cloud and digital world. They are pressured to reduce costs, they need to do a lot more with less, and frequently lack the skills and expertise needed to change. Most of all, businesses aren’t only thinking about buying…

Allyson Corcoran, Director of Service Sales, Cisco ANZ has been in the technology industry in a range of roles for 27 years.  Allyson is part of the Connected Women’s Network, an employee led initiative that supports a range of initiatives to help attract and retain women in technology,…

Earlier this month at Cisco Live Melbourne, the Empowered Women’s Network (EWN) announced the inaugural winners of the 2019 Women in IT Awards, the day before International Women’s Day.  The awards acknowledged our customers and partners and the exceptional women…

  Cisco ANZ recognises Partner Award Winners at Cisco Live Melbourne     At Cisco, we’re committed to working with our partners to succeed, together. We feel it’s important to take a minute to recognise our top-performing partners for their achievements.  …

As I travel back to my alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU), I have been thinking of how much the world has changed in the 26 years since I graduated.  During my student days, the ultimate dream was to either go to the US for further studies, pursue an MBA with…

“If you can see it, you can be it”  Tara Ridley, Director of the Partner Organisation, Cisco Australia and New Zealand    I have been in the technology industry for coming up to my 25thyear, in a range of roles that has kept me challenged and constantly learning. Currently,…