Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration: Fast, global responses to a deadly pandemic
by Kevin Delaney
Covid-19 underscores the critical importance of trusted tech partnerships
Data has been called the currency of the digital age, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only reinforced that belief. There is a critical need for the digital infrastructure that keeps that information and data flowing. And remote connectivity has all but kept the world running through our current crisis.
But there is another, equally valuable currency — trust.
Since 2015, Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Program has been developing trusted relationships around the world. Now active in 34 countries, CDA projects align with a nation’s priorities and bring digital solutions to unique societal challenges. By mixing network and technology expertise with partnerships based on trust and close collaboration, CDA is helping countries to stimulate economic growth and create an inclusive digital future that leaves no one behind.
Building on established relationships with government leadership teams, CDA has responded to the pandemic quickly and strategically, by deploying resources to areas that need the most relief. Currently, more than 70 COVID-related projects are underway to enable remote work, support education and health care, and improve public safety.
Through our networking, collaboration, and security solutions, we are making a profound impact on the front lines and supporting our first responders in the fight against the virus. Whether bringing virtual care to patients battling coronavirus, enabling distance learning for students at home, or engineering secure meeting solutions for elected leaders to coordinate their pandemic responses, Cisco has been ready.
