What is ‘Technical Debt’? How the U.S. Congress Can Tackle This Silent IT Challenge
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Revolutionizing AI Security and Cyber Resilience with Open-Source Innovation and Risk Management Solutions
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
Choppy Wi-Fi Waters: FCC Action Could Improve Cruise Ship Connectivity
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
Delivering Defence Digital Transformation: Let’s Get Ambitious
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
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
AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe’s Digital Ambitions
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
Reaping the Benefits of the Digital Healthcare Revolution
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
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
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