Executive Platform

Derek Idemoto, recently named SVP of Corporate Development and Cisco Investments, shares how he has the best job in the world – managing a team of domain experts, partnering with business unit leaders on strategy, and engaging with venture capitalists, investment banks, entrepreneurs and founders.

As an official sponsor, Cisco is helping bring together golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and NFL greats Tom Brady and Peyton Manning for The Match: Champions for Charity.

Connectivity is critical to create a society and economy in which all citizens can participate and thrive, so Cisco hosted a virtual roundtable with leading providers of connectivity, social networking, and telehealth services. 

I’ve always believed that universal broadband internet access is a human right – just as important as food, shelter and water – that when fulfilled, enables individuals to help themselves succeed in the information economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic moves us deeper into a digital world, accessing education, establishing and maintaining a livelihood, and obtaining government and other critical services are being forced online.

Working remotely has become the new normal almost overnight. People once used to meeting in conference rooms are now meeting virtually. Cisco wants to make this new normal easier for everyone and we understand staying connected is key. Here are some ways we are helping in LatAm.

With a third of the world’s population on Coronavirus lockdown, the Internet has become their de facto connection to the outside world. Spikes in Internet traffic have been dramatic, and service providers are publicly reporting traffic increases ranging from 30% to 60%.

To meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity in the most challenging environments, Cisco is announcing its intent to acquire Fluidmesh Networks, a privately-held, New York-based leader in wireless backhaul systems. Fluidmesh’s leading technology will compliment Cisco’s robust industrial wireless portfolio, providing reliable and resilient wireless solutions for mission critical applications.

Cisco taking action to ensure businesses and organizations who are keeping the world moving have what they need to stay connected, productive and secure.

(Note: OK, so I know the title is a little cheesy, but being sheltered in place for two weeks with “High Hopes” playing in the background for inspiration has certainly influenced me.) Seemingly overnight, social distancing across the globe has defined a new normal and we’re all on a fast-learning curve to adapt in our […]