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Cisco Study Reveals Alarming Deficiencies in European Cybersecurity Readiness
Cisco Study Reveals Alarming Deficiencies in European Cybersecurity Readiness
AI is reshaping the world, introducing cyber risks of a magnitude never before encountered. Cisco’s report highlights the critical gaps in Europe's security readiness in the AI era.

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.

What is 'Technical Debt'? How the U.S. Congress Can Tackle This Silent IT Challenge
What is 'Technical Debt'? How the U.S. Congress Can Tackle This Silent IT Challenge
Revolutionizing AI Security and Cyber Resilience with Open-Source Innovation and Risk Management Solutions
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Open-source tools by Cisco's Foundation AI support the EU’s goals to foster collaboration and transparency in technology development. By encouraging the use of secure and ethical AI, Cisco’s initiatives contribute to the EU’s vision of a digital ecosystem that prioritizes safety, resilience, and innovation.
Choppy Wi-Fi Waters: FCC Action Could Improve Cruise Ship Connectivity
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Cruise vacations are more popular than ever, with nearly 20 million Americans expected to set sail this year—up 4.5% from 2024. This boom is not just a post-pandemic rebound; cruise demand is now outpacing growth in the traditional hotel sector. By 2030, U.S. cruise industry revenues are projected to more than double—rising from approximately $3.7 […]
Delivering Defence Digital Transformation: Let’s Get Ambitious
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This blog dives into how nations should invest, scale and accelerate their digital defence transformation, and Cisco’s Invest, Scale and Accelerate approach for the sector.
Unlocking the Future: How AI Networks Can Overcome U.S. Connectivity Challenges
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of our daily lives, companies like Cisco are leading the charge in developing AI-driven solutions. Policymakers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to keep up, particularly as businesses integrate AI into their products and services. At Cisco, we see the benefits of AI-enabled networks every day – from […]
AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe’s Digital Ambitions
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The European Union (EU) is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With several legislative proposals from the European Commission—namely the Digital Networks Act, the AI and Cloud Development Act, and the revision of the 2030 Digital Decade targets—the bloc is set to shape its AI and connectivity landscape for years to come. AI’s […]
Reaping the Benefits of the Digital Healthcare Revolution
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How can digitization maximize patient benefits while strengthening the security and resilience of European healthcare? This blog explores three key areas: cybersecurity, digital skills, and connectivity.
AI Defense: A Vision to Securely Harness AI
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This blog explores how the EU AI Act addresses security for AI systems and models, the importance of AI literacy, and Cisco's approach for safeguarding AI through a holistic AI Defense vision.
Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success
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There is no denying that the digital capabilities of any country, business, or entity significantly impact its competitiveness on the world stage or in the global marketplace. Leveraging secure digital technologies allows organizations to improve efficiency and productivity, respond to market demands faster, and innovate effectively. However, without a skilled workforce—whether it’s basic IT skills […]
Securing Ireland’s Technology Future
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As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation.