Cisco UK & Ireland Blog https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/ Blogs from across Cisco UK and Ireland Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:04:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sarah’s Story: Reframing Dyslexia as My Greatest Skill https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/sarahs-story-reframing-dyslexia-as-my-greatest-skill/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/sarahs-story-reframing-dyslexia-as-my-greatest-skill/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:04:16 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17402 How does visual thinking and cognitive diversity drive better outcomes for our customers? In our latest employee profile, Cisco's Sarah Philipson reflects on her journey with dyslexia, busting common myths around organisation in sales, and sharing practical advice on how embracing diverse working styles helps teams thrive.

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/sarahs-story-reframing-dyslexia-as-my-greatest-skill/feed/ 0 Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Tech Talent with DiscoverTech https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-movement-why-were-opening-doors-for-the-next-generation-of-tech-talent/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-movement-why-were-opening-doors-for-the-next-generation-of-tech-talent/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:20:37 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17387 It’s been an incredible few weeks for our Discover Tech programme. Following the success of our pilot, we’ve officially completed our first full-scale rollout in Manchester and London,...

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-movement-why-were-opening-doors-for-the-next-generation-of-tech-talent/feed/ 0 Rachel’s Story: Finding My Path, My People, and My Flexibility at Cisco https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/rachels-story-finding-my-path-my-people-and-my-flexibility-at-cisco/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/rachels-story-finding-my-path-my-people-and-my-flexibility-at-cisco/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:45 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17369 When I was at school, if you'd told me I'd end up working in tech, I'd have laughed. I didn't have a single tech bone in my body!

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/rachels-story-finding-my-path-my-people-and-my-flexibility-at-cisco/feed/ 2 Delivering on Our Promise: One Year of the Cisco UK & Ireland Manifesto https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/delivering-on-our-promise-one-year-of-the-cisco-uk-ireland-manifesto/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/delivering-on-our-promise-one-year-of-the-cisco-uk-ireland-manifesto/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 13:43:26 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17172 We are building secure infrastructure and empowering people with digital skills to ensure no one is left behind in the AI era.

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/delivering-on-our-promise-one-year-of-the-cisco-uk-ireland-manifesto/feed/ 2 Building a Career, and a Community, with Confidence https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-career-and-a-community-with-confidence/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-career-and-a-community-with-confidence/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:47:25 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17154 Kimberley Nabwami shares her journey from apprenticeship to leadership at Cisco UK & Ireland, highlighting the power of networking, sponsorship, and championing representation through the Connect Black Professionals network.

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/building-a-career-and-a-community-with-confidence/feed/ 1 Securing the Future: Moving from AI Supply Chain Visibility to Decisive Action https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/securing-the-future-moving-from-ai-supply-chain-visibility-to-decisive-action/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:57:50 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17159 AI supply chain security is critical as AI adoption grows in public sector and infrastructure. Traditional tools fall short; continuous validation and real-time controls are essential for resilient, sovereign AI.

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]]> Announcing Webex Data Residency in the UK https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/announcing-webex-data-residency-in-the-uk/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:39:19 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17143 With Webex data residency in the UK, we're putting you at the centre. Because in the end, it's your business, your data, your rules.

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]]> Coming Full Circle: Why I’m Passionate About Cisco’s Early Careers Pathways https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/coming-full-circle-why-im-passionate-about-ciscos-early-careers-pathways/ https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/coming-full-circle-why-im-passionate-about-ciscos-early-careers-pathways/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:57:23 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17127 The female-only Pathways work experience at Cisco UK & Ireland opened Melissa's eyes to tech and a culture that values her. Now, she inspires future diverse talent.

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]]> https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/coming-full-circle-why-im-passionate-about-ciscos-early-careers-pathways/feed/ 4 Discover Tech: Why We’re Building a Movement to Open Doors for Future Talent https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/discover-tech-why-were-building-a-movement-to-open-doors-for-future-talent/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:16:56 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17118 Discover Tech gave 112 students hands-on experience, building confidence and essential skills for future tech careers. See how Cisco and partners are opening doors for the next generation.

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]]> Barnsley, Britain’s first Tech Town: real people, real services and responsible AI https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/barnsley-britains-first-tech-town-real-people-real-services-and-responsible-ai/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:06:20 +0000 https://gblogs.cisco.com/uki/?p=17106 Cisco collaborates with DSIT in Barnsley’s new Tech Town exploring what responsible AI, secure connectivity and digital skills could do for communities.

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