Power an inclusive future by unlocking the value of digitization

Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program

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Change shouldn’t be done for the sake of change; it should be done with purpose.

The CDA global program collaborates with government and private sector leaders to build sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions.

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Fifty countries with CDA programs bringing elements of a national digital agenda to life

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1600+ projects creating new value for participating countries, their industries, and their residents

“As I meet with government leaders around the world, we discuss Cisco's increasing ability to help power inclusive communities and resilient economies. Our CDA program is the innovation and investment vehicle that enables this critical work to take place.”

Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco

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Key digitization verticals

Powering Cisco's purpose with digital transformation across verticals

Education

Fostering innovation, skills, and education to close skills gaps and empower the workers of today and tomorrow

National Library learning hubs

A series of digital libraries across South Africa that are equipped with computers and internet connectivity, and help to train the next generation of technology leaders

Chilenas Conectadas y Seguras

Closing the cyber skills gap for Chilean women through workshops, challenges, training, and competitions

Sustainability

Addressing environmental challenges across the supply chain, products, and operations, to drive shared global net-zero goals and sustainable stewardship

E-Flex vehicle to grid

Attesting to the value of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which puts unused energy from electric car batteries back into the electricity grid, powering a truly carbon-neutral result

ASHRAE's smart, sustainable HQ

Retrofitting buildings to be smarter and more sustainable based on Cisco technology

Critical infrastructure

Improving public safety and operational efficiency by connecting structures and facilities, including buildings, roads, and power supply

Digital Port of Rotterdam

Smarter and sustainable operations at Port of Rotterdam with digital twin reducing the risk of damage to vessels and allowing predictive analysis and real-time planning

Idaho Water Management

Real-time monitoring of river flow and water pressure, through headgate automation and sensor installation connected by Cisco Fluidmesh to prevent significant water loss

Smart communities

Using digital technology to connect, protect, and enhance the lives of all residents and build resilient communities

Store of the future

Designing and delivering the world's first fully functioning physical and digital concept store in the Mall of Emirates, Dubai

El Paso Help Portal

Online portal that is powered by Webex by Cisco and virtually connects community members in crisis with a live person who can assist with navigating vital social services such as street outreach and food

Healthcare

Moving healthcare and patient care forward with security and accessibility at the core

Autonomous Living Project

Care solution to increase self-reliance and a movement to full citizenship for people with diverse abilities to support independent living through technology-enabled remote monitoring, smart notifications, and smart device integration

Medibus

Taking healthcare to more people and more places with a standard public bus that was converted into a mobile doctor’s office

Cybersecurity

Protecting vulnerable groups by securing systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

TIM Safe Web

Highly secure platform integrated into company network that protects small- and medium-sized businesses from ransomware, phishing, and other cyberthreats

DreamPort cyber lab

Comprehensive lab built at U.S. Cyber Command's DreamPort facility lab to facilitate U.S. federal agency transition to zero-trust networks, as well as testing and creating zero-trust security solutions

Why CDA?

To compete in today’s global economy, every nation needs modernized digital infrastructure and a digitally empowered workforce.

CDA is making it happen.

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CDA in the news

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Cisco's purpose in action

Power

sustainable communities and resilient economies

Transform

industries and digitize public services

Foster

innovation and develop the future workforce

Build and Protect

critical infrastructure

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