Francine Katsoudas
Executive Vice President
Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Articles
Learning: Our Greatest AI Advantage
4 min read
The AI Workforce Consortium’s new 2025 report, ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration, looks at 50 of the most in-demand ICT and specialized support roles. The questions we posed last year about AI’s impact are being answered, showing us not just the scale of change, but the skills required to meet it.
Advancing U.S. AI Leadership: Cisco to Skill 1 Million People
2 min read
As part of the White House’s Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education, Cisco aims to train one million more people in AI and digital skills across the U.S. over the next four years through Learn with Cisco.
Empowering People, Enabling Progress: AI and the Workforce in Africa
4 min read
Africa has immense potential to lead in the global AI economy. With the continent's dynamic, young workforce this is a moment for collective action to build digital infrastructure, expand AI education, and power innovation for a prosperous future.
Powering Resilient Communities
5 min read
In a world full of disruption, resilience has never been more important.
Cisco’s FY24 Purpose Report: Looking back while looking ahead
4 min read
As the world enters the intelligent age and Cisco enters its fifth decade, we have an incredible opportunity to drive ethical, responsible, and sustainable leadership – and to bring others along with us. The ability to access and leverage digital technologies is becoming more critical as AI develops. Technology is now a foundational pillar for […]
Leading through learning with Cisco 360 Partner Program
4 min read
Digital skill-building is how we will advance and architect the rapid evolution of our information and communications technology (ICT) industry, where 92% of roles are expected to transform due to AI. Digital skills are also our best line of defense to address the global gap in cyber readiness and the shortage of 4.6 million cyber professionals which puts our world's digital ecosystem at risk.
The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs
4 min read
Making AI a force for good for our people, and not a threat — A new report provides practical suggestions for targeted training programs and skills for 47 different information and communication technology roles.
Our Shared Responsibility: Africa’s Cybersecurity Imperative
4 min read
We have a shared responsibility to embed cybersecurity at the core of our digital strategies, and we look forward to the opportunity to enhance cyber resilience in Africa—a continent on the brink of a remarkable digital transformation.
The LA28 Games – Together
3 min read
Cisco’s LA28 partnership will push the boundaries of possibility through the lens of sport while embodying our company purpose to power a more inclusive future.
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