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Cisco

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Cisco is a worldwide technology leader founded in 1984, specializing in software, networking, and cybersecurity solutions. The company enables powerful connections across various sectors, providing hardware, software, and services that facilitate Internet solutions and secure networking. With over 70,000 employees, Cisco continues to innovate in areas such as routing, switching, security, and cloud services, serving large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

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Updates as of Oct 03, 2024

• Cisco introduced the MS130R ruggedized switch to connect challenging locations like parking lots and outdoor kiosks.
• Cisco has formed a unique partnership with Acqueon to gain a competitive advantage in the Contact Center industry.
• Cisco will unveil a new digital co-marketing platform during the Marketing Velocity Reimagined event on October 8.
• Cisco is enhancing data analytics and cybersecurity capabilities through a collaboration with Splunk.
• Cisco and Mapua University launched the first AI-powered digital classrooms in the Philippines.

• Cisco partners with Comercio Limited and University of Lagos to drive cybersecurity innovation through mentorship.
• BroadSource launched SecureCall on the Cisco Webex App Hub, enabling PCI DSS-compliant card payments via Webex Calling and Contact Center.
• Michal Minarovič has left Cisco as a Sales Leader in Czechia to become the Chief Sales Officer at MAIA LABS.
• Cisco, in partnership with Exaprobe, will provide video conferencing solutions for three years to 23,000 clients of France's largest public procurement center, UGAP.
• Cisco is working on obtaining an export permit and expanding its operations in India, according to CEO Chuck Robbins.
• Cisco has opened its first manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, aiming to generate over $1.3 billion in revenue and create 1200 jobs, with the support of Flex and key executives like Chuck Robbins, Jeetu Patel, and Dave West.
• Cisco partnered with stc Group to deploy digital experience assurance technology for the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, using Cisco ThousandEyes and Provider Connectivity Assurance.
• Pastora Valero, Senior Vice President at Cisco, represented the company at the European Commission's AIPact ceremony, emphasizing Cisco's commitment to responsible AI governance.
• Cisco was named a Leader by Forrester in both the Enterprise Firewalls Wave and the Microsegmentation Wave, Q4 2024.
• Cisco's Secure Firewall has been recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave for Enterprise Firewalls, showcasing its innovation and strong vision for integrating AI and security.
• Cisco invites attendees of GartnerSYM in October to visit booth 407 for a personalized AI readiness assessment.
• Cisco is offering an AI Readiness Assessment at the Gartner Symposium in October, inviting attendees to visit booth 407 for personalized insights.
• Cisco is hosting the Discover Cisco Conference – UKI Early in Career Open Day on October 23 at their Feltham office and online via Webex.
• Shannon Leininger is transitioning from her role as President of Cisco Canada to VP of Global Partner Sales at Cisco.
• Cisco will be one of the industry leaders at Bytes & Bites on October 24 in Madison, Miss., focusing on cybersecurity and AI.
• A critical command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-20432) in Cisco's Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller allows arbitrary command execution, with a CVSS score of 9.9, requiring immediate patching.
• Cisco will participate in the Gartner Symposium on October 3-4, featuring sessions by Cisco executives on digital resilience in the AI era.
• Cisco will participate in an executive-led discussion on infrastructure modernization with Nutanix and Cohesity on October 10.
• Cisco sponsored the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley's Inspire Luncheon fundraising event.
• Cisco will showcase its Routed PON at NetworkX 2024, starting October 10.
• Cisco is hosting the Discover Cisco Conference – UKI Early in Career Open Day on October 23, inviting students and early-career professionals to explore career opportunities at their Feltham office or virtually.
• Cisco will participate in GITEX GLOBAL from October 14-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
• Cisco is currently hiring a Regional Sales Director in Canada.
• Cisco is currently hiring for the position of Senior Director, Business Operations & Planning (Common Hardware Group) in the United States.
• Cisco will host WebexOne 2024 from October 21-24 at the Diplomat Beach Resort, focusing on AI collaboration and customer experience.
• On October 2, Timothy Sherman, VP of Cisco Security Solutions Engineering, participated in a panel at GCF Riyadh to discuss cybersecurity innovation and resilience.
• Cisco plans to establish a Point of Presence for cloud security services in the UAE by the end of 2024 to enhance protection for users, infrastructure, and investments, according to Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for the Gulf region.
• Cisco is hosting the SMB Partner Roadshow in Manchester on October 16, featuring AI discussions and networking with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Cisco is exiting the LoRaWAN market for IoT device connectivity, with end-of-sale for affected products on January 1, 2025, and all support ending by 2029.
• On October 2, Timothy Sherman, VP of Cisco Security Solutions Engineering, spoke at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh about the importance of collaboration between governments and the private sector in cybersecurity.
• Cisco will host the Marketing Velocity Unveiling event on October 8th.
• Cisco will host the Cisco Partner Summit 2024 on October 1.
• Cisco is hosting the 'Cisco on Wheels' event in Gurugram on October 3-4 to showcase their solutions and engage with experts.
• Cisco is showcasing network efficiency solutions with 56% TCO savings and 5G/IoT services at GITEX Dubai.
• Cisco will showcase its AI infrastructure at GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai from October 14-18.
• Cisco has identified multiple vulnerabilities in its software, including a critical flaw in the SSH server of Cisco Catalyst Center that could allow remote attackers to impersonate the appliance and steal user credentials.
• Cisco is hosting 'Cisco on Wheels' in Jaipur on September 30-October 1 to showcase their solutions and engage with local tech startups.
• Cisco employees gathered in São Paulo and Brasília to celebrate the company's 30 years in Brazil.
• Cisco announced a new manufacturing facility in Chennai in partnership with Flex to enhance supply chain reliability and strengthen India's global competitiveness.
• Cisco is hosting the IT Leadership Program at Cisco Live Melbourne 2024 to enhance leadership skills for the digital age.
• Cisco will host the Cisco Innovation Day on October 23 at Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel, focusing on Cloud & AI and Cyber Resilience.

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