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Cisco’s Global Service Week Launches September 26
This blog was guest-written by Kelly Petrich, Community Relations Manager at Cisco The shift in seasons not only brings a time of change, but also a chance to grow our commitment to being of service to others. Giving back to our communities is part of who we are at Cisco and makes us a stronger, bet…
Making Cisco Employees’ Philanthropic Dollars Go Further
When Conrad Clemson, senior vice president of strategy for the Cisco Service Provider Video Technology Group, was looking for unique ways to maximize and make his philanthropic dollars go further, he did not have to look far. The Employee Product Donation Program (EPDP) enables Cisco employees to pu…
10,000 Scholarships to Start 10,000 Cybersecurity Careers
Now more than ever, cybersecurity is a top-of-mind issue for business, students, and even United States presidential candidates. With billions of bytes of data connecting to the Internet every day, our information needs more protection and security than ever before. For more than 47 percent of busin…
When the Cisco Networking Academy Dream Team Grows Up…
…what do they want to be? Cisco Live 2016 was an exciting opportunity for a handful of young men and women. As part of the Cisco Networking Academy Dream Team, 10 students worked side-by-side with Cisco engineers in Las Vegas, setting up and maintaining a massive network for more than 28,000 a…
Finding Networking Stars at the 2016 NBA Draft
The annual NBA Draft is all about finding the latest and greatest basketball talent; players who will someday become the face of franchises around the league. It’s where their lifelong dreams of playing in the NBA become a reality, where years of hard work and dedication culminate in a once-in-a-lif…
Accelerating Global Problem Solvers at Cisco Live US 2016
Cisco Live is Cisco’s largest customer event, and at this year’s conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility had its largest showing ever. More than 28,000 customers, partners, press, and analysts learned of our goal to positively impact 1 billion people by 2025. The week…
CSR Volunteer Program Connects Employees to Students and Instructors in Rio
The final countdown to the 2016 Olympic Games is on – the Opening Ceremonies are a week away, and people around the world are working tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Cisco is an official supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and we are dedicated to leavin…
Join Our #CiscoChat at Cisco Live US 2016: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Change the World
The latest event from Cisco Live is a little different from our usual #CiscoChat series. Instead of an hour-long discussion on Twitter, this one will use Periscope, Twitter’s live-streaming video application. And instead of just one event, we’re having two, of around 10-15 minutes each, covering sev…
Creating Social Impact at Cisco Live US 2016
Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility’s goal is to launch the next generation of global problem solvers; to give people the skills to thrive in a connected world and speed the pace of social change. Every day, we make a difference, from helping social innovators multiply their impact to invest…
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