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

Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View
Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View
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.

Digitalising Europe’s Grids to Power the Energy Revolution
Digitalising Europe’s Grids to Power the Energy Revolution
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.
Cisco Welcomes Nicole Isaac as Vice President of Global Public Policy
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.
CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure
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.
FCC’s K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Will Bolster School Cyber Defenses
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.
Accelerating Europe’s Connectivity: fast forward to sustainable, secure, and resilient networks
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.
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 […]
Cisco’s Vision to Rapidly Detect Cyber Threats and Automate Response
The threat landscape requires to rethink security to enable rapid detection of cyber threats and to automate response. Cisco’s XDR gives critical infrastructure operators and public administrations the capability to detect, investigate and prioritise threats and incidents, and the tools to quickly remediate them.
Closing the cybersecurity gap in Europe
This blog looks at the latest EU cyber initiatives that focus on cybersecurity through people - a fundamental element to effective cybersecurity. Cisco stands ready to contribute its expertise in cyber skills and cyber defense to build a stronger Europe.
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 […]
Reality Check on Cybersecurity: 9% of Companies in Europe are Ready to Defend Against Cyber Threats
The urgency around addressing the EU’s cyber shortcomings is well founded. A mere 9% of organizations in Europe have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s cyber risks.
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