Where technology meets purpose

Emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing require more than technical innovation—they demand ethical development and a focus on their human impact. While AI is poised to transform customer interactions, maintaining personal connections and trust remains essential. Formulating a balance between technology and humans will be key to powering this new chapter responsibly.

• New Cisco research reveals an overwhelming demand for agentic AI to transform the way technology vendors deliver customer experience. Liz Centoni's latest blog highlights the key findings
• Duo’s new Identity and Access Management (IAM) features are revolutionizing secure access for hybrid work, making authentication seamless while strengthening protection against modern cyber threats. With these powerful updates, organizations can simplify access management and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
• Cisco's latest Cybersecurity Readiness Index highlights a pressing challenge: many organizations aren't fully prepared for today's complex cyber threats. This underscores the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity awareness and being proactive to protect our digital lives and data.

Building Tomorrow

• The future of quantum computing is on the move with two groundbreaking advancements from the Quantum Labs team, part of Outshift by Cisco. They team developed a quantum network entanglement chip. It's capable of generating over 200 million entangled photon pairs per second with remarkable efficiency and fidelity. Additionally, the new Cisco Quantum Labs facility in Santa Monica, California is now operational, serving as the hub for pioneering quantum networking innovations.
• The Global AI Hub has been launched in Paris by Cisco to drive innovation, focusing on secure, sustainable AI infrastructure and digital skills training for 230,000 individuals. This initiative underscores Cisco's commitment to partnering with French startups in AI and quantum computing to shape future technologies.
• Cisco has joined Stargate, a pioneering UAE initiative to advance next-generation space technologies. This collaboration will drive innovation in digital connectivity, cybersecurity, and sustainability, shaping a more connected and secure future beyond Earth.

From innovation to sustainable impact

Cisco is committed to addressing critical global challenges through strategic investments and technological innovation, focusing on creating a more sustainable and resilient future.

• The clean energy sector is growing rapidly, but a skills gap poses challenges to its success. Cisco is addressing this by investing in training programs to equip workers with the expertise needed, creating opportunities and supporting a sustainable future.
• The Cisco Foundation’s Regenerative Future Fund is backing innovative technologies, like real-time flood monitoring and AI-driven wildfire management, to help communities build resilience against extreme weather. These investments not only protect lives and assets but also create opportunities in the growing $4 trillion climate adaptation market.

Being Cisco

• Saravanaselvan Senguttuvan and Khalid Imran share how they rethought traditional high availability strategies and leveraged Cisco’s cutting-edge data center technology to create a next-gen case management platform—one that’s smarter, faster, and AI-driven.  
• Discover the power of embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and finding renewed purpose within Cisco. Bayan Barry shares how facing adversity can lead to unexpected opportunities and a deeper connection to one's work and community.