Modernising Data Rules for Europe’s AI Future
The Cisco 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark shows the urgent need to move towards agile data governance to meet the realities of AI and enable businesses to keep pace with rapid technological change.
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Top Three Priorities in 2026 for Europe’s Digital Competitiveness
This blog explores how policymakers can simplify regulation, balance digital sovereignty, and invest in AI-ready infrastructure to ensure Europe remains a digital leader in the global innovation race.
Moving from Risk to Resilience: Securing Critical Infrastructure by Tackling Technical Debt
As policymakers confront new cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, an urgent threat hides in plain sight—end-of-Life (EoL) technology beyond its supported lifespan. Headlines focus on novel threats and
Securing Europe’s Critical Infrastructure by Tackling Technical Debt
Outdated technology is building up in critical infrastructure and posing growing risk of malicious exploitation.
Answering the AI Data Center Bottleneck with Efficiency and Scale
This blog explores how public policy and technology innovations are working to address critical challenges facing AI data centers, enabling greater energy-efficiency, performance, and scale.
Cisco research warns EU infrastructure debt could be the emerging drag on AI value
About 7% of organizations in the EU are fully prepared to leverage AI. Early warning signs point to a gap between AI ambition and operational readiness.
Trust and Talent: The Human Foundations for AI Adoption
Building trust and skills is key to unlocking AI’s full potential. Discover how collaboration shapes AI’s future.
EU Data Act: Streamlined Data Laws Can Help Boost Europe’s AI and Digital Leadership
The EU Data Act introduces new requirements for data sharing. Cisco is ready for these changes, but recommends targeted regulatory simplification for Europe to fully seize the opportunities of data-driven innovation and AI.
Five Keys to Europe’s AI Moment
This blog looks at what it takes to build a truly AI-ready continent through five crucial steps Europe must take to lead in AI, fostering innovation, ensuring security, and empowering its workforce.