Country Digital Acceleration

"Digitization will be key to how countries maintain global competitiveness, increase GDP growth, foster innovation and create new jobs." - John Chambers

Digital Transformation Map

See how cities are embracing digital innovation.

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The Blueprint

to Country Digital Acceleration

Fig. A: Advancing Education

Fig. B: Enabling Innovation

Fig. C: Increasing GDP

Fig. D: Improving the Quality Of Life

Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration Strategy is a long-term partnership with national leadership, industry & academia. By accelerating the national digitization agenda, the country will grow GDP, create new jobs and provide innovation and education across public & private sectors. Download The Blueprint Infographic

Young French entrepreneur designs a smart scarf to help protect people from air pollution

After winning a Cisco sponsored innovation challenge, a young French entrepreneur created a smart scarf to help protect people from air pollution.

Networking Academy in France sees great success

Cisco partnered with France's Ministry of Education to give students unprecedented access to Networking Academy curriculum.

Networking Academy graduate's journey goes full circle

A networking academy graduate goes from student, to instructor, to recruiter.

Connected cane shows the power of IoT and France's entrepreneurial spirit

With support from Cisco, French start-up Handisco develops an IoT walking stick to help visually impaired people navigate around their communities.

Cisco makes it possible for global leaders to advance in the digital world

Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration Strategy is a long-term partnership with national leadership, industry & academia.

Chambers receives France's National Defence Gold Medal

A Well-Deserved Honor for John Chambers, Executive Chairman and Champion for Country Digitization and Security.

Country digitization leads Cisco and world into new era

The potential for countries to prosper in the coming decade is staggering—see how this will change absolutely everything.

Why a startup culture will drive India's digital disruption

From new jobs, to more innovation and a booming startup community – the opportunity in India has never been better.

France: Country digitization

See how France is becoming one of the top startup hubs in the world, and what country digitization holds for the future of its citizens.

In the News

Innovating for a New Future in United Arab Emirates

Written by John Chambers Executive Chairman, Cisco

When it comes to digitization, there is no time to waste

weforum.org January 17, 2017

Fueling Mexico's Economic Transformation

Cisco Blogs September 27, 2016

Lessons I've Learned from Conversations with Global Leaders

France Is Cisco's First Pick as Chambers Scans for Startups

Cisco's Chambers: Every Country Will Be Digital

2016 PwC US CEO Survey: Reinvention + digitization = unprecedented opportunity

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