Why human rights is a key technology issue
We’re keenly aware of both the potential benefits and risks of our technology. That’s why we’re working to integrate human rights into the development, marketing, and sales process.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
How MIND Research Institute moved quickly to offer free math education to students learning at home
ST Math, MIND Research Institute's flagship visual instructional program, is available at no cost to parents. Since it’s visually-based, students who speak all languages can benefit. We sat down with their CEO, Brett Woudenberg, to learn more.
Cisco celebrates Earth Day with relaunch of Product Takeback and Reuse program
In honor of Earth Week, we talked with three Cisco experts about how our Product Takeback and Reuse program works and how it helps customers.
Working from home — unlimited snacks, but is it good for the environment?
The environmental benefits of working from home are more difficult to calculate than it might first appear. This Earth Day we take a look at why.
Artificial Intelligence can address some of the world’s biggest challenges, if we manage the risks appropriately
AI has the potential to greatly improve the human condition. In particular, AI-will drive advancement in biotech, medical, climate and agriculture technologies among others – these changes will be hugely beneficial to humans. However, there are risks.
How CommonLit’s Free & Effective Literacy Program powers remote learning throughout America
With over 70 million students in the U.S., from kindergarten to grad school, transitioning to remote learning this year, innovative solutions are essential to keep children from falling behind. One solution is CommonLit.
Intrepreneurship: can you be an entrepreneur in a big corporation?
Esther Roure Vila explains how she uses innovation management to create change at Cisco.
From diagnostics to masks: How a Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge winner is helping front-line health workers
OmniVis is a biotechnology company that was a second runner-up in the 2017 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Now, the team behind OmniVis created OmniMask, a 3D-printed mask that was developed to protect front line health workers who don't have
Cisco Tactical Operations Team: Offering remote support during crises
Our disaster response team, Tactical Operations (TacOps), deploys trained team members to restore communications—for free—in the wake of disasters and other events where first responders need support.