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Robin Olds

Senior Sales Business Development Manager

Service Provider - Americas

Robin Olds is a Senior Sales Business Development Manager within the Broadband Program Office for Americas Service Provider at Cisco. With more than 28 years of experience in the networking industry, he brings deep expertise across multiple sectors, including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector, and service providers. At Cisco, Robin is a recognized leader and evangelist for broadband innovation, AI-driven network transformation, and U.S. broadband funding initiatives. He is passionate about helping service providers bridge the digital divide and enable an inclusive, connected future through scalable and sustainable network architectures. Robin is also the host of Cisco’s “Beyond the Fiber” podcast, where he engages industry leaders in conversations on the future of networking, broadband evolution, AI, and the technologies reshaping global connectivity. Through this platform, he amplifies key industry insights and fosters dialog across the service provider ecosystem. Since joining Cisco in 2013, Robin has held a series of progressive leadership roles spanning commercial and service provider organizations. He began as a Select Account Manager in U.S. Commercial before moving into Americas Service Provider as a Territory Account Manager. In 2019, he advanced to Senior Sales Business Development Manager, leading sales strategy for the U.S. mid-market segment. He later transitioned to headquarters to focus on strategic innovation initiatives, and today co-leads the Broadband Program Office, driving go-to-market strategy and industry engagement. Prior to Cisco, Robin held both sales and engineering roles AT&T, Dell, Brocade, and Forcepoint (formerly Websense), building a well-rounded perspective across the technology ecosystem. Robin holds degrees from the University of Florida and Saint Leo University, and earned his MBA from Charleston Southern University. He is a U.S. Army veteran, a passionate customer advocate, and an IT thought leader. Outside of work, he is a proud father of two boys.

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AI-ready broadband: How Cisco helps providers tackle bandwidth challenges

3 min read

Cisco Agile Services Networking and Cisco Unified Edge help broadband providers tackle AI and bandwidth challenges. These solutions provide scalability, visibility, and automated operational efficiencies, allowing providers to ingest new traffic loads while maintaining service performance and revenues.

February 23, 2026

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Powering the AI-Driven Last Mile for MSOs: Assured Performance with Cisco Routed PON

5 min read

AI is reshaping broadband demand and MSOs are feeling the pressure at the network edge. Cisco Routed PON meets the moment by combining the simplicity of PON with the intelligence of routing, integrating Layer 3 capabilities into the access network for smarter, next-gen connectivity.

IP and Optical Convergence: The Architecture Behind High-Performance Broadband

3 min read

The convergence of optical and IP technologies is making service provider networks more efficient and sustainable to support bandwidth and resource-intensive applications like AI, 4K/8K video, and virtual reality applications. This convergence dramatically simplifies middle and last mile network architectures, reduces CapEx and OpEx, and makes it easier and faster to introduce new services.

October 31, 2024

HIGH TECH POLICY

Bridging the Digital Divide: Cisco’s Commitment to the BEAD Program

1 min read

In today’s digital age, access to reliable broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for economic opportunity, educational advancement, and overall quality of life. However, millions of Americans in unserved and underserved communities continue to face barriers to connectivity, underscoring the importance of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program […]

Digital Empowerment on Display at the Cisco Broadband Innovation Center

3 min read

A recent visit by a Nigerian delegation to the Cisco Broadband Innovation Center in Raleigh, N.C. highlights Cisco’s efforts to work with government and private sector investors to help modernize network architectures through validated designs.

How to Invest in Middle Mile Networks to Bridge the Digital Divide

3 min read

Six strategies to unlock the possibilities of your fiber infrastructure investments. What you need to know to make the most of the Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure program to meet the needs of a growing hybrid workforce, deliver more capacity to rural regions, and bridge the digital divide.

Three Reasons to Prepare for Your Next Broadband Infrastructure Investment

4 min read

The U.S. Government is providing another $62 billion for broadband internet build-outs. But closing the digital divide will require the right solutions and expertise in addition to public funding.

Give Your Rural Customers Better Streaming Content Experiences

3 min read

Good news for service providers in rural communities. You can now expand broadband access to reach unserved and underserved households with content experiences that both delight your customers and improve your bottom line.