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Cisco Research Helps Countries Bridge the Digital Divide
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Co-Authored by Jeff Campbell, Pastora Valero and Dominic Scott. Cisco recently released the results of our 2019 Digital Readiness Index, a report measuring the digital readiness of 141 countries along with analysis of several components of how well-positioned a country is to benefit from the digital economy. You can view our Digital Readiness Index site […]
The Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies Requires Increased Spectrum Access
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Today I had the opportunity to testify in front of the Senate Commerce Committee about the MOBILE NOW Act, legislation that has revolutionized spectrum policy. As lawmakers look towards the future, I asked them to join me looking back; let’s think back to 2003. In 2003, we didn’t have Smart TVs; they were still dumb. […]
Unlocking the Economic Advantages of Wi-Fi Through 6 GHz Band Access Has Broad Support
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Today, Cisco, Apple, Boingo, Broadcom, Facebook, Google, HPE, Intel, Qualcomm, Sony and dozens of others applauding FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for his continued commitment to opening the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi.
The Future of Wi-Fi Depends on Access to the 6GHz Band
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Wi-Fi 6 is necessary to realizing the promise of the technology of tomorrow. And access to 6 GHz unlicensed spectrum is crucial to the future of our wireless infrastructure.
Priorities for Accelerating Europe’s Digital Transformation
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As reflected in Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen’s priority to make ‘Europe fit for the Digital Age’, Europe is on the cusp of digital transformation truly taking off. This...
Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities: Private Sector Perspective
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Last week, I had the pleasure of briefing members of the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee to provide Cisco’s perspective on the roles for the private sector...
The World Runs on Wi-Fi: With Wi Fi 6, Now Is the Time to Open Up More Unlicensed Spectrum for It
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At Cisco, we are excited about the generational advance of Wi-Fi 6. To experience the full power of Wi-Fi 6 and 5G technologies, policymakers must find more spectrum for Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi 6 Will Help Power the 5G Era’s Positive Impact on Jobs, Economies, and Peoples’ Quality of Life
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Yesterday, Cisco announced its first series of new Wi-Fi products based on the 6thgeneration Wi-Fistandard: Wi-Fi 6. Just like 5G is a sea change for cellular radio technology that...
EU launches guidelines on ethical and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
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The launch of guidelines from the European Commission’s Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an important step towards creating AI technologies that people and businesses can trust.