higher education

August 8, 2016

EDUCATION

Cybersecurity for Education: Learn from the Experts

Previously on the blog, we’ve discussed why cybersecurity is such an important topic in the education space, including the different types of attacks schools, colleges and universities might face, such as ransomware. But cybersecurity can be daunting – where do you begin? That’s easy – call in the e…

August 5, 2016

EDUCATION

Innovation at Work

In July of this year, business, government and higher education leaders met at Flinders University to discuss ‘innovation at work’ at the Tonsley Precinct in Adelaide, Australia. The discussions during the Business/Higher Education Roundtable centered on better understanding the impact of technology…

August 4, 2016

EDUCATION

Video: Global Evolution of the ‘Digital’ Campus

From the U.S. to the U.K. (and everywhere in between), Cisco is enabling schools and universities to #LearnWithoutLimits through the use of digital technology. As schools are put under constant pressure to compete for new students, raise academic performance, build safe and secure learning environme…

August 3, 2016

EDUCATION

Transforming Higher Education in Australia: Victoria University

Cisco has shared a long-standing and successful relationship with Victoria University (VU). VU is committed to accelerating its transition to a digital campus to enhance student engagement, deliver productivity savings and increase capacity to innovate. VU’s digital campus strategy will fully…

August 3, 2016

EDUCATION

Cybersecurity in Education: Threats Impacting K-12 and Higher Education

As schools, colleges, and universities become more connected, it opens up a world of possibilities for students. The IT market suggests today we have around 15 billion devices utilizing an IP address, and that number is expected to grow to approximately 500 billion devices by 2030. Everything from t…

July 29, 2016

EDUCATION

Cybersecurity in Education: Critical Information Held Hostage

You’re headed into the office, and your mind is on everything you need to finish today. Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day! It’s a good thing you’ve gotten an early start this morning… But as you approach the office, you notice something strange: Are all of the blinds closed?…

July 27, 2016

EDUCATION

Watch Cisco Live US Education Demos in Action

It’s hard to believe almost two weeks have passed since Cisco Live US. The public sector zone was full of customers and partners who were eager to see our innovative technologies in action. We showcased technical demos from each of the four major public sector verticals: Government/Public Safety, Sm…

July 21, 2016

EDUCATION

Innovating Inside and Outside the University

Innovation is a major focus for Australian universities, its industry partners, government and the broader economy. Australia’s capacity to transition to an advanced services and knowledge-driven economy will depend substantially on its capacity to innovate, and to scale that innovation. Consistentl…

July 12, 2016

EDUCATION

Building a Smarter Campus: Deakin University

Although Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia is relatively new in terms of universities (it was founded less than 50 years ago) they have made significant achievement in this time in reaching the the top 3% of rankings in higher education institutions worldwide. Critical to the university̵…