Technology for Good

We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and benefit the planet. That is why we invest in and partner with global problem solvers who are developing technology solutions.

Link: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/technology-for-good.html

 

Videos from this campaign

A person in warm clothing standing on a shore looking out over open water with chunks of ice and snow floating in it. "Cisco" overlaid.
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Woman walking across a bridge with her two young daughters
Van with the words "#Everyone Eats" on the side
The Dean and a student smiling and talking as they walk through a hall way at the school.
"the human component" over an aerial view of tall city buildings.
"the human component" over an aerial view of tall city buildings.
"the human component" over an aerial view of tall city buildings.
People walking down a sidewalk next to a building "Denmark Technical College" banner on the side.
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Content from this campaign

Health & Healthcare

WaterScope: Meet the Team Using Machine Learning To Ensure Water Is Safe To Drink
When Alexander Patto, Nalin Patel, Tianheng Zhao, and Richard Bowman joined a water purifier project at Cambridge University, they were tasked with answering the question, “How do you tell whether the water is pure?” They realized quickly that the process around testing the microbiology of water hadn’t changed in over 30 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Olivia Braga: Meet the Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Changing Lives in Brazil
There are those rare people you meet for the first time that you instantly know will touch your life. Olivia Braga is unequivocally one of those people.

Innovation & Technology

Virtualahan: Meet the Team Creating Access to Education and Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities
Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

.lumen: Meet the Team Empowering Millions of People Who Are Blind Through AI and Machine Learning Models
Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TIC: Meet the Team Bringing Cellular and Internet Service to Indigenous Communities in Rural Mexico
Telecomunicaciones Indígenas Comunitarias, A.C. (TIC) is a civil organization that supports indigenous communities across rural areas of Mexico to build, manage, and operate their own telecommunication networks.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco EDGE Incubation Centers Stimulate Local Economy While Incorporating Global Expertise
An unexpected effect of the global pandemic has been the importance of leaning on and cultivating local business and personal relationships. From your next-door neighbor, to the small business that provides your favorite takeout dinner around the corner, it’s important to start local in order to support your community and stimulate the local economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jangala: Meet the Team Closing the Digital Divide by Providing Internet Access to Offline Refugees
Jangala, this year’s Digital Inclusivity winning solution, is focused on the same goals as our ET&I team, targeting corporate responsibility and innovation while closing the digital divide to build a more inclusive digital world.

Innovation & Technology

Biodesign Innovation Labs: Meet the Team Developing an Affordable Alternative for Prolonged Manual Ventilation
The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge is an annual competition that awards cash prizes to early-stage tech entrepreneurs solving the world’s toughest problems. Now in its fifth year, the competition awarded its largest prize pool ever, $1 million USD, to 20 winning teams from around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Simprints: Using Touchless Biometrics to Facilitate Access to Healthcare
More than 1.1 billion people around the world still lack an official identity. Biometrics presents a way for governments and NGOs to use digital technologies for accurate and inclusive identification of program recipients.

Innovation & Technology

Mini City: Providing the Homeless Access to Life Saving Identification
Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.
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