Social Innovation

We understand the power technology can have on communities’ social and economic development better than anyone. As such, we’re making powerful investments in Brazil that promote innovation, education and long-term progress. Our long-term goal is to use connections to build a better Brazil through encouraging social entrepreneurship, professional training and employment.

Edna Felix - A Networking Academy Success Story
As an Official Supporter of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Cisco’s investment...
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Social Innovation Initiatives Leave a Lasting Legacy
It was a journey that started last fall, when Cisco’s collaboration room, infrastructure...
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Torch Relay Selection Special Moment for NetAcademy Instructor
Just a few short years ago, Wlamon Rodrigo could never have imagined that he would have the opportunity to participate in an IT training course right...
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New CSR Volunteer Program
The final countdown to the 2016 Olympic Games is on – there are less than 80 days remaining until the Opening Ceremonies, and people around...
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NetAcademy Instructor Selected to Carry Torch
When Thiago Alves was a teenager, his dream was similar to that of many young Brazilians – he wanted to be a soccer star. A career in technology...
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Cisco Event Encourages Women to Join the Tech Industry
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage the inclusion of women in the IT field, Cisco offered a Girls Power Tech opportunity, a global mentoring program...
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First Graduates of Olympic City Technical Program
Last month, Cisco joined with partners to celebrate and honor more than 200 Rio de Janeiro young people who completed the first networking course of the Olympic City Technical program.
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Creating Long-Lasting Opportunities
We understand the power technology can have on communities’ social and economic development better than anyone...
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Investing in Brazil’s Future
Cisco has been investing in Brazil for nearly 20 years—and we’ll be there long after the Games are over.
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Bringing Technology to Rio’s Youth
In order to fulfill our goal of modernizing Rio de Janeiro, it’s vital that the city’s youth be exposed to the latest technologies.
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