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Reg Johnson

General Manager, Education

Cisco Australia and New Zealand

Reg is the General Manager of Education for Cisco Australia and New Zealand. You can also follow Reg Johnson on the APJC Newsroom.

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August 14, 2022

EDUCATION

Developing our future talent by engaging in solving real world challenges

1 min read

Three students from Australia's La Trobe University were given the academic and industry support, a tight timeframe and a supervisor, to come up with a digital solution for our health sector.

July 18, 2022

EDUCATION

Insights into the way universities responded to the global pandemic

1 min read

A recent study tour around Australia, provided some fascinating insights into the way higher education has responded to the global pandemic.

May 12, 2022

EDUCATION

Becoming a Resilient Digital University

2 min read

La Trobe University’s decision to transform its technology infrastructure is a major step towards creating a university that is more resilient and adaptive to the changing landscape of higher education. Watch the video to learn more.

May 3, 2022

EDUCATION

A CIO Perspective: Managing a High-Performing K-12 System Through Significant Change

1 min read

The global pandemic provided one of the greatest challenges to our K-12 education systems—an unprecedented disruption in delivering face-to-face learning. Listen to the podcast from one CIO's perspective on managing a high-performing K-12 system through significant change.

December 2, 2021

GOVERNMENT

The Network as the First Line of Defence for Securing Critical Infrastructure

3 min read

The Commonwealth Government in Australia recently announced imminent changes to reporting obligations related to critical infrastructure security. The changes have been under consideration for some time and the subject of widespread consultation among owners and operators of 11 sectors which have been identified as high priority. Referred to as CISONS – or critical infrastructure and […]

December 14, 2021

EDUCATION

Podcast Series: Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes in Education

2 min read

Hear how our #everydayheros reinvented education in real-time. Through their remarkable experiences, big ideas on education, and actionable strategies for the classroom, educators around the world are being inspired to reimagine education.

June 21, 2021

EDUCATION

The Changing Face of TAFE

2 min read

The Australian TAFE sector will play a critical role in Australia’s economic response and recovery from COVID-19. This recent study and independent research provides a better understanding of what is happening at an institute and system level.

April 20, 2021

EDUCATION

Humans at the heart: the promise (and perils) of digital collaboration

4 min read

Even with the most advanced technologies, digital collaboration needs to work for the people connecting. How do we do get that right?

February 2, 2021

HEALTHCARE

Reimagining the Future of Healthcare through Innovation and Technology

3 min read

To meet a pandemic head-on, healthcare embraced tech and connectivity. Will investment continue at the same pace?

December 2, 2020

EDUCATION

The Tipping Point for Digitisation of Education and Campuses

2 min read

Can this time of change be a catalyst to accelerate digitisation? Education is at a tipping point - learn what it means for your institution.

November 4, 2020

HEALTHCARE

The New Care Outlook, According to Healthcare Executives

1 min read

To discuss the impact of the pandemic to care and future outlook, more than 30 health executives gathered virtually worldwide. See what they had to say.

October 21, 2020

EDUCATION

Empowering Secure Remote Work at University of Western Australia

2 min read

Remote working and learning has heightened cybersecurity threats. Discover how UWA ensures security and trust with Cisco.

October 1, 2020

GOVERNMENT

Keeping the Public Sector Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

2 min read

This year, the public sector has been thrust into the spotlight. To discuss the impact of the pandemic and the outlook for a post-pandemic world, we gathered virtually a group of government executives for Cisco's third public sector roundtable event. Read more to discover their insights and lessons learned.

July 6, 2020

EDUCATION

Innovating to Enhance Student Outcomes at Curtin University

1 min read

Discover how Curtin University integrated Cisco technologies to enhance campus experiences, expand the hybrid classroom, and innovate.

October 11, 2017

EDUCATION

Innovation in Technology Drives Improved Educational Outcomes in Regional Australia

3 min read

I have spent the past decade talking about the positive impact of innovation and technology on educational outcomes, including for regional, rural and remote students. The transition to a knowledge-based economy is demanding changes in our education system and skills mix, especially in ensuring that traditionally disadvantaged groups are able to participate fully in a […]

October 4, 2017

EDUCATION

Securing the Digital Institute – Deakin University: A Case Study in Cyber Security Excellence

1 min read

Ransomware and malware attacks have been capturing recent global headlines and like all industries, the education sector is vulnerable to this growing threat landscape. Although the full reputational and financial impact of these attacks are not known, it is a stark reminder of the significant cost that a malware outbreak can have on any organisation.  Deakin University in Victoria, Australia supports the idea that tactical approaches to security are failing to provide the required […]

August 9, 2017

EDUCATION

Start Up to Scale Up – The Role of Universities in Anchoring Innovation Systems

2 min read

I recently returned from a study tour to Sweden and Israel with executives from one third of Australia’s universities. The purpose of the tour was simple: to understand two of the world’s most innovative economies and to identify what could be learned and applied in Australia (read the full study tour report here). In Israel, the focus […]

June 15, 2017

EDUCATION

Skilling the Current and Next Generation Workforce

2 min read

Perspectives from Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leaders from the Asia Pacific  Economic growth is driven by the capacity of economies to continually renew themselves, by drawing together the right skills, talent and technology at the right time. Governments and companies need to be proactive in evaluating where future sources of economic advantage will come […]