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President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Maria Martinez to National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
President Biden today announced his intent to appoint Cisco Chief Operating Officer Maria Martinez to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC), which provides industry-based analyses and recommendations to the Executive Office of the President (EOP) on how the government can enact policy for, or take actions to enhance, national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) telecommunications. Cisco […]
We Can’t Ignore the Digital Skills Shortage: Six Public Policies to Address This 21st-Century Crisis
Businesses, governments, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations are entering a new era of connectivity and technology. Whether to boost productivity, improve public services, or help make cities more sustainable, this rapid adoption of technology is creating endless benefits. However, one challenge is threatening to stall the digital transformation of the future: the growing digital skills […]
Cisco Welcomes Bill Davenport as Senior Director, Government Affairs
Cisco is proud to announce that Bill Davenport will serve as a Senior Director of Government Affairs in our Washington, DC office.
Cisco Welcomes Waldo McMillan as Head of the Washington, DC Office
Waldo McMillan joins the Washington, DC team to lead Cisco's engagements with the White House, Congress and Cabinet agencies. He will accelerate our efforts to build relationships with leaders in Washington, to help power an inclusive future for all.
Cisco Systems statement on Climate Change and President Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
Chuck Robbins confirms Cisco's belief that President Biden's proposal to ensure high-quality, affordable broadband connectivity for all Americans — no matter who they are or where they live — will be key to fostering prosperous and sustainable communities.
Statement of Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc., on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 recognizes the vital role that technology plays in supporting remote healthcare, distance learning, remote work, and high-quality broadband connections, which will enable us to truly build an inclusive future for all.
Congratulations to FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington
Statement from Cisco’s Jeff Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs, the Americas: On behalf of Cisco, we congratulate Nathan Simington on his appointment and Senate confirmation as he becomes the new FCC commissioner. We look forward to working with him on bridging the digital divide, increasing spectrum for better, more reliable wireless technology, […]
Supporting our governments and communities as they navigate a new reality
Cisco has taken on complex challenges from the very beginning. It’s at the core of who we are. Across the Americas and across our company, we believe in using our technology to help others. We pledge to continue helping those in government lead their citizens through this unprecedented time.
FCC’s 6GHz Proposal Marks the Next Great Leap in Wireless Technology
Today marks a milestone in the evolution of Wi-Fi technology. Thanks to Chairman Pai’s proposal, the FCC plans to make an additional 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available for unlicensed use. This represents the first spectrum allocation for Wi-Fi since 2003 and it couldn’t have come at a more critical time. Wi-Fi is already the most […]
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