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Evan Viau

Director, Government Affairs

Government Affairs

Evan Viau is Director of Government Affairs at Cisco, where he leads advocacy efforts with Congress and other policymakers on connectivity, cybersecurity, and procurement policy. Prior to joining Cisco, Evan served as a Professional Staff Member for the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. In this role, he managed policy development and advised members on polices related to broadband deployment, spectrum, satellite communications, supply chain security, and other telecom and technology policy issues. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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August 4, 2026

HIGH TECH POLICY

The Future of Connectivity: Cisco Testifies Before Senate Commerce Subcommittee on AI-Native Networking

4 min read

Cisco’s Bob Everson, Chief Architect for Service Provider Mobility, testified before the Senate Commerce Telecom Subcommittee about AI's impact on networks.