High Tech Policy

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

Rebooting Europe’s Sustainable Growth and Connectivity with Cisco’s Policy Roadmap

Rebooting Europe’s Sustainable Growth and Connectivity with Cisco’s Policy Roadmap

Cisco’s vision for Europe's digital strategy sets out 10 tech policies focusing on sustainable growth, leveraging AI and securing cyberspace, skills, partnerships for innovation, and importantly, connectivity for all.

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

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

Securing Ireland's Technology Future

Securing Ireland's Technology Future

As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation.

November 21, 2024

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Unlocking the Future Through the Industrial Strategy: A Policy Blueprint for the UK’s Digital Transformation

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In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the UK stands at a critical juncture. The Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity to weave digital technologies as the golden thread through the UK’s economic plan. Moulding an economy that is fit for the modern world—with digital connectivity and skills as the cornerstone of economic growth—can spearhead efforts to secure […]

October 31, 2024

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

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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 […]

September 19, 2024

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Europe’s Digital Decade Requires Audacious Connectivity Policies

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Cisco’s vision for the future of Europe’s digital infrastructures.

August 21, 2024

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Why the UN Convention Against Cybercrime Requires a Second Look

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Effective international cooperation is essential to combat global cybercrime and uphold shared values, but the latest UN Convention against Cybercrime falls short and requires more attention before ratification by member states.

June 19, 2024

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European Cyber Resilience: How the EU Can Patch the Weak Spots in its Collective Armour

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This blog delves into two crucial issues for EU policymakers to enhance Europe's cyber resilience: unsupported connected devices within critical infrastructure networks and the handling of discovered vulnerabilities by government agencies.

June 10, 2024

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Navigating the Digital Future: Cisco’s Vision for the UK’s Tech-Led Growth

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In a world where technologies have become the backbone of thriving businesses; efficient public services, and citizen empowerment, the stakes for tech policy have never been higher. Cisco's Ten Tech Priorities to Power the UK’s Future is designed to help policy makers cement the UK’s position as a global tech leader.

May 28, 2024

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Shared Responsibility: How We Can All Ensure Election Security and Voter Confidence

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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 17, 2024

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Critical Steps to Bolster UK’s Cyber Resilience: Insights for Policy Makers from Cisco’s Cyber Readiness Index

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In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, UK policymakers have intensified efforts to protect the nation's digital infrastructure. This blog looks at insights from the UK McPartland review and the interdependence between cyber security and economic growth.

March 19, 2024

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Cisco’s Bill Davenport Starts Term on FCC Technological Advisory Council

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Bill Davenport, Sr. Director, Technology and Spectrum Policy will provide technical expertise to the FCC to strengthen collaboration between public and private sectors and address critical issues that shape our digital world.