Larry Dignan
for Between the Lines
| July 29, 2021 — 04:01 GMT (05:01 BST)
| Topic: Collaboration
For Cisco, its hybrid approach to work is also a selling point. The company makes WebEx, a collaboration platform, as well as the infrastructure needed to power networks and enterprises. In addition, Cisco can use its hybrid approach to recruit talent.
In a blog post, Fran Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer of Cisco, said the purpose of physical space must change. Offices will be retooled to be centers of collaboration and purpose. Katsoudas added that the hybrid work approach would also help the company meet its sustainability goals.
Todd Nightingale, general manager of Cisco’s enterprise networking and cloud business, said the company’s culture has revolved around hybrid work before COVID-19 and there are a few technology issues that need to be ironed out.
For instance, Cisco has used its own WebEx as a collaboration suite and networking for secure access has to be in place. In addition, wireless connectivity will be key in the new normal at the office, which will revolve around meetings.
“Hybrid work changes the way you look at tooling because it has to account for home and office,” said Nightingale.
Automation will also become key to agility for technology teams. Nightingale said, “technology groups are stretching for some more flexible version of work.”
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Larry Dignan
for Between the Lines
| July 29, 2021 — 04:01 GMT (05:01 BST)
| Topic: Collaboration