High Tech Policy

Thoughts and opinions on public policies that foster innovation and digital technologies, promote broadband adoption, and protect global competitiveness.

Council Gives Green Light to Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Council Gives Green Light to Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Cisco welcomes the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) as a crucial cross-EU tool to strengthen corporate attention to human rights and sustainability. It aligns with Cisco’s longstanding commitment to uphold human rights and conduct due diligence in our supply chain and internal operations.

Data Power: What the EU Data Act Means for You

Data Power: What the EU Data Act Means for You

This blog analyses the 2023 EU Data Act, focusing on access, sharing, and use of data, as well as cloud switching, and what it means for a company like Cisco and our customers.

The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

Tech companies and governments will join forces to develop advanced AI detection systems, ensuring a safer online environment.

February 8, 2024

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Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

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Cisco joins more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe AI.

October 23, 2023

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

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Cisco actively works with the FCC and other government agencies, industry, and consumers to discuss cybersecurity labeling for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and to build trust in the network we all rely on to live, work, and play in today’s interconnected world.

September 20, 2023

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Digitalising Europe’s Grids to Power the Energy Revolution

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Utilities are investing to connect the energy grid and make it more efficient, automated, and resilient. This blog looks at how the European Action Plan to Digitalise the Energy System addresses the need to use technologies to reach climate objectives.

September 11, 2023

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Cisco Welcomes Nicole Isaac as Vice President of Global Public Policy

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Nicole Isaac joins Cisco's Government Affairs organization as Vice President of Global Public Policy. Leading a team of experts, Nicole will drive Cisco’s policy agenda to bolster ICT adoption around the world and enable Cisco’s purpose to power an inclusive future for all.

August 31, 2023

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Connectivity: reliability, security and sustainability emerge as primary demands for European customers

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As the number of connected devices continues to grow, so does the demand for bandwidth, driving the increasing need to allocate more spectrum to mobile and wireless networks.  

August 4, 2023

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CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure

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As a founding member of the Network Resilience Coalition, Cisco appreciates CISA’s shared commitment to focusing attention and investment on efforts to secure and maintain existing critical networked technologies.

July 12, 2023

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FCC’s K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Will Bolster School Cyber Defenses

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Cisco applauds Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's leadership and looks forward to working with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the K-12 cybersecurity pilot program to ensure school districts have the cybersecurity tools they need to protect their networks, students, and teachers.

June 20, 2023

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Accelerating Europe’s Connectivity: fast forward to sustainable, secure, and resilient networks

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In this blog, we share our insights and recommendations for effective EU connectivity policies. Europe has brought forward various initiatives to address connectivity gaps, whilst the sector is undergoing a deep transformation in how connectivity is delivered and consumed.

April 27, 2023

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Chuck Robbins Appointed to U.S.-EU Talent for Growth Task Force 

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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 […]