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How Cisco addresses critical human needs and crisis response
How Cisco addresses critical human needs and crisis response
An inclusive future for all cannot be realized until people’s basic needs are met. Learn more about Cisco's critical human needs and crisis response.
March 1, 2021
How the Tactical Operations team keeps people connected when they need it the most
How the Tactical Operations team keeps people connected when they need it the most
There are different approaches to helping out during a crisis. One form of aid is providing internet connectivity. Cisco's TacOps team recently worked with a county to help provide WiFi in a temporary homeless shelter.
June 23, 2020
Cisco Tactical Operations Team: Offering remote support during crises
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.
April 14, 2020
Nonprofit Heroes are Re-Connecting Lives in Puerto Rico
Nonprofit Heroes are Re-Connecting Lives in Puerto Rico
We are proud to partner with NetHope and other nonprofits and NGOs that are helping Puerto Rico citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Maria.
Nov. 21, 2017
3 Ways Cisco is Celebrating World Humanitarian Day
3 Ways Cisco is Celebrating World Humanitarian Day
We join other organizations on World Humanitarian Day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and rally support for people affected by crises around the globe.
Aug. 17, 2017
Leveraging People, Products, and Innovation to Support the Refugee Crisis
Leveraging People, Products, and Innovation to Support the Refugee Crisis
At Cisco, we understand we must leverage core capability to achieve social impact. Since October 2015, we’ve leveraged our people, products, and financial resources to provide over $4 million in support to the refugee crisis.
March 21, 2017
Hurricane Matthew: Tools for Emergency Responders in the Digital Era
Hurricane Matthew: Tools for Emergency Responders in the Digital Era
On October 4, 2016, powerful Hurricane Matthew crashed into the southwestern tip of Haiti as a category 4 storm with 145 mph winds, destroying homes,
Oct. 18, 2016
Cisco’s CyberCamp Accelerates Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Cisco’s CyberCamp Accelerates Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Last week, Cisco’s Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC and San Jose, CA campuses hosted 60 students for the CyberCamp Summer Camp 2016 - a special
Aug. 22, 2016
The DIRT on Why Cisco’s Network Emergency Response Vehicle Sat Idle at Super Bowl 50
The DIRT on Why Cisco’s Network Emergency Response Vehicle Sat Idle at Super Bowl 50
This post was written by guest blogger Linas Dauksa, Marketing Manager, Enterprise Segment, and DIRT volunteer Super Bowl 50 was uneventful. Dare I say
March 18, 2016
Bringing Cisco’s People Deal to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Bringing Cisco’s People Deal to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
This post was written by guest blogger Erin Connor, Portfolio Manager for Critical Human Needs, Cisco Corporate Affairs and Cisco Foundation Shortly...
Feb. 29, 2016
Reconnecting refugees with loved ones thanks to the Cisco Disaster Response Team
Reconnecting refugees with loved ones thanks to the Cisco Disaster Response Team
Last month, I had the privilege, as part of my job, to go to Greece to deploy emergency communications infrastructure. Cisco was asked by partner NGOs to
Dec. 11, 2015
NERV: The Brain Behind Networked Disaster Response at Cisco
NERV: The Brain Behind Networked Disaster Response at Cisco
Hurricane season is upon us, and storms have already begun to harass the Gulf Coast with torrential rains and violent winds. The threat of such a storm
July 14, 2014