Transformational Technology for a More Inclusive Future

This episode dives into:

• How the pandemic has impacted Cisco and clients.
• What the pandemic has shown us about technology and innovation.
• How technology can be used as an enabler to inclusive economic recovery.
• Cisco's vision of a Smart City.
• Partnering with public & private sector to help improve city service delivery, the quality of life of citisens and make cities smarter.
• The state of IoT in Africa and where it’s going over the next 5 years.
• What Garsen would change if he had a Magic Wand.
• Main lessons taken from 2020.
• How cities might change over the next 5 years.
  
  

About Garsen Naidu
“My passion is to inspire people to deliver innovative and transformational technology solutions that make a positive impact to our people and our world.

My technical ability to solve complex problems was developed through a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering followed by a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Experience in the aerospace industry helped me gain new skills in hardware and software product design and development.

Through completing an MBA (with distinction), I was able to build additional leadership and business skills. These were essential for executing successful sales and business development strategies in markets such as China and South Korea. This experience helped me to successfully transform Cisco South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa’s sales motions, with the goal to deliver technology solutions that are both industry-relevant and impact business in a positive way. With my teams, we have been driving change as I worked in various leadership roles in Cisco’s Sales, Engineering, and Partner organisations.

In my current role as GM for Cisco Sub-Saharan Africa I am focused on inspiring our teams to use our technology innovations and help Africa and its people realise their maximum potential so that we can create a more inclusive future for all.”

Source: LinkedIn

About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services.

Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisco/