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Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success

There is no denying that the digital capabilities of any country, business, or entity significantly impact its competitiveness on the world stage or in the global marketplace. Leveraging secure digital technologies allows organizations to improve efficiency and productivity, respond to market demands faster, and innovate effectively. However, without a skilled workforce—whether it’s basic IT skills […]

December 4, 2024 • 2 min read
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Shared Responsibility: How We Can All Ensure Election Security and Voter Confidence

In 2024, voters in more than 60 countries—representing 4 billion people—will cast ballots. Some of the elections are far-reaching—such as the upcoming European Parliament elections, which will span 27 countries from June 6 to 9. This year, for the first time, Cisco has teamed up with the European Parliament for their “Use Your Vote” campaign to […]

May 28, 2024 • 3 min read
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Chuck Robbins Appointed to U.S.-EU Talent for Growth Task Force 

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo today appointed Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins to the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Talent for Growth Task Force. The Task Force’s objective is to position the U.S. and European Union (EU) to build a well-trained workforce critical to maintaining transatlantic competitiveness in emerging and existing technologies. “A competitive […]

April 27, 2023 • 1 min read
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Cisco Participates in VP Harris’ Digital Coalition Roundtable in Africa

Today, Cisco participated in U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ Digital Coalition Roundtable in Lusaka, Zambia to meet with public and private sector leaders and explore pathways to advance digital inclusion and digital connectivity in Africa. “Deepening U.S.-Africa relations, bridging the digital divide on the continent, and empowering the people of Africa with digital skills for the […]

April 1, 2023 • 1 min read
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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 […]

January 24, 2023 • 3 min read