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Chris Owens
Chris Owens

Business Solutions Architect
Education
Chris is a Cisco Business Architect working with schools, TAFEs and universities to identify where technology can improve and enhance teaching, learning and administration across Australia and New Zealand. He is passionate about technology and how it can be used to better educate in this ever changing and evolving world.
Chris has been with Cisco since 2012, working with service providers, enterprises and education customers to use technology to address real business challenges. In his spare time, Chris enjoys both running around with the family and running on roads and trails, and likes to escape for “run-cations” when the busy family life allows it.
Articles
At Cisco, we believe that technology is the foundation of innovation, collaboration, and success in higher education and research. The release of the CAUDIT Top Ten 2025 report is a pivotal moment for institutions across Australasia and the South Pacific, shining a spotlight on the most pressing technology-related topics and strategic priorities for the sector. […]
The South Australian Department for Education collaborates with Cisco Meraki to transform education statewide by implementing robust network solutions that enhance learning opportunities, especially in remote areas.
In today’s educational landscape, where the challenge of sensory overload in crowded and noisy classrooms can disrupt a child's ability to learn and thrive, Cisco's Collaboration Devices are leading the way with an innovative solution.
Universities have transformed into smart campuses, offering a dynamic living lab environment for research and technology innovation to tackle global challenges such as sustainability.