military
How IoE Helps the Navy Connect the Open Ocean
The Internet of Everything will have far-reaching effects in a multitude of industries over the next few years. There will be an estimated 50 billion devices and objects connected to the internet by 2020. The movement toward an increasingly connected world is already transforming operations in the r…
Improving Military Operations with Smart and Connected Bases
As more people, process, devices and data become linked together through the Internet of Everything (IoE), the benefits from those connections become more widespread. While IoE is often discussed in terms of the future, it is already helping employees more effectively perform their jobs, turning cit…
Proud to be a National Leader in Veterans Employment
On April 23, Cisco was honored to be part of the 4th anniversary and expansion of the Joining Forces Initiative, a White House project sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to support service members, veterans, and their families through wellness, education, and employment opport…
Proud to Be a Military Friendly Company
On Veterans Day, I want to acknowledge and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces … as well as the families, friends, and coworkers who have supported them. Cisco is a military friendly company and we are proud to be recognized today as a Military Friendly® Employer by Vict…
Veterans Corporate Technology Day 2013
Video featuring Cisco employees sharing their experiences transitioning out of the military into the civilian workforce Veterans Corporate Technology Day (VCTD) at Cisco Systems will take place this year on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The day brings U.S. military personnel, spouses and caregivers t…
Veterans Bring Leadership, Tenacity, to Civilian Workforce
This post was also published on the Huffington Post. Recently, a few of my veteran peers here at Cisco made a video that highlighted our military service and how it aided our ability to integrate into the private sector workforce. What a great experience and opportunity to highlight Service Members…
From Battlefield to the IT Field: My Story of Transition
This blog originally appeared on the HuffingtonPost “We ask these men and women (veterans) to leave their families and their jobs and risk their lives to fight for our country. The last thing they should have to do is fight for a job when they get home.” -President Obama I can still reme…
Cisco Employee Honored as Military Veteran at the White House
There are certain things in life most would consider “once in a lifetime” occurrences. The feeling that you get when your dad releases his grip one last time – and you find yourself riding a bicycle on your own; or waking up in amazement as you discover money from the tooth fairy under your pillow…
Calling All Companies: Military Veterans Bring Dedication, Motivation, and Leadership
This blog was originally posted on the Huffington Post. This week I had the privilege of attending an event at the White House where the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco, unveiled a new program to give returning military service members a…