SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2021 /CNW/ --
News summary:
- Cisco is proud to announce its partnership with COP26, the global climate conference taking place
in Glasgow from 31 October to
12 November 2021
- With the goal of increasing inclusivity and supporting
resilience, Cisco will provide the technology to securely connect
both those on-site, and permitted registered delegates who are
unable to be onsite, through Webex
- By partnering with the UK Government, Legislate for Webex will
support COP26 as crucial negotiations
take place between world leaders
Today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) proudly announces its partnership
with COP26, the United Nations
Climate Change conference taking place in Glasgow, UK, from 31 October to 12 November 2021. Throughout the event, Cisco
technology will support inclusive debates and discussions on
decisive issues for the future of our planet.
Cisco is proud to announce its partnership with COP26
For those in Glasgow,
world-leading and secure Cisco networking technology will provide
connectivity across the whole venue. For those joining virtually,
where this is permitted for delegates unable to be onsite, Webex
will connect discussions, facilitate side conversations and press
conferences. To support inclusive and representative outcomes,
almost all of the 3,000 anticipated physical sessions at
COP26 will include a digital
component, supported by Cisco Gold partner ITGL.
"Cisco is proud to be helping policymakers and their teams from
around the world to join the most important climate negotiations to
date. We believe that it's on all of us to ensure that the future
is inclusive," said Fran Katsoudas,
Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco. "The actions
that we take to protect our planet today are foundational to
achieving that mission. This is a defining moment for climate
policy and the future of our planet, so we are incredibly proud to
be partnering with COP26."
Legislate for Webex is a platform specifically designed to
facilitate secure hybrid discussions for policymakers. Cisco's
partners, ITGL and Davra, have developed a customized version of
Legislate for Webex for the specific needs of COP26.
Spontaneous ad-hoc discussions can be facilitated with secured
break-out Webex sessions. Live interpretation and closed captioning
is also available through Legislate for Webex, supporting
multilingual participation. Webex's state-of-the-art security
combined with Legislate for Webex's customizable nature makes it
the ideal platform to host the COP26
future-defining talks.
To help provide a seamless connectivity experience for up to
25,000 in-person attendees over two weeks, Cisco will be providing
state-of-the-art, secure networking technologies, embedded with
powerful visibility and network intelligence from Cisco
ThousandEyes. All networking technology used for the event will be
repurposed to ensure no equipment is wasted.
COP President-Designate Alok Sharma said: "I am delighted to
welcome Cisco to the COP26 family as
a Partner for the UN climate conference taking place in
Glasgow. We are committed to
hosting a safe and secure in-person summit and our work with Cisco
is a vital part of this. I look forward to working with Cisco and
all our Partners ahead of the summit as we ensure a successful and
inclusive COP26."
Wendy Mars, President, Cisco
Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia added "Cisco has developed the most
inclusive platform for participants of meetings and events to
interact, whether they are attending in-person or virtually. We are
extremely proud of our team and partners in Europe who have been working to deliver the
most secure and inclusive experience for COP26, home to the most important climate
negotiations. Our technology and innovations are a critical part of
the green and digital transition that will contribute to an
inclusive sustainable future for all."
Additional resources:
- Q&A with Wendy Mars, Cisco
EMEAR President
- Cisco's effort to power an inclusive future for all
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