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.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Cisco Live to Networking Academy: A Donation of Pi-Top Laptops Engages Students at a Tribal College
"I teach most of the IT workshops here, so most of these students were enrolled in my classes, and you could see a tremendous difference in attendance and engagement. Students were participating in group discussions, which was awesome."

Education

The Social Justice of Education: An Interview With the CEO of New Teacher Center
Social justice in education is about making sure there is equity in every classroom – and that type of environment starts with the teacher.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Astia Is Transforming the Way We Fund Businesses
Cisco has invested in early-phase funding to help Astia develop a tech-enabled platform to source and screen companies applying to Astia for investment, and work to remove bias from the investment process.

Diversity & Inclusion

Choose to Challenge: How Investing in Women Strengthens Families and Communities
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “choose to challenge,” which encourages every one of us to call out gender bias and inequality, and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Tactical Operations: Meet Team Member Matt Altman

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Partners and Cisco Work Together, Great Things Happen
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the old adage is true: necessity truly is the mother of invention. It’s also shown us that when we work together, not only can we adapt, but we can overcome challenges and even achieve things...

Health & Healthcare

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Announces $50K USD Pandemic Response Prize
More than ever, we, Cisco, believe in the power of technology to solve global problems. In recent history, never have we been more in need of innovative technology solutions that positively impact nearly every aspect of society.

Environment

Innovating Solutions to Climate Change: Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021
We recently announced the launch of our fifth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, with prize money totaling $1 million USD. The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge is a competition that awards cash prizes to early-stage technology...

Innovation & Technology

Past Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winners Offer Advice to 2021 Applicants
The kickoff for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 was just announced, with our largest prize pool ever and expanded eligibility criteria. The Challenge, now in its fifth year, is an online competition that awards cash prizes...

Education

Introducing Cisco's Educator Resource Center
Autumn is considered back-to-school time in the United States and other parts of the world. But this year, the return to the classroom looks dramatically different than ever before.
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