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government, the Japan CDA program will Many of these changes are here to stay collaborate with an array of stakeholders
accelerate various initiatives, with specific and with companies looking at a more to build the underlying core infrastructure
focus on the following areas: widely distributed workforce, the need for required to roll out 5G networks across
Secure Public Infrastructure: Cisco will right collaboration tools and underlying the country. The connectivity, speed and
support the development of secure cybersecurity infrastructure has never low latency provided by 5G networks will
network platforms for Government and been more important. further accelerate innovation, create better
Critical Social Infrastructure. It will also COVID-19 Response and Digital outcomes for businesses and experiences
build a cybersecurity human resource Healthcare: In response to the continued for consumers. “The Japanese Government
development program to develop spread of COVID–19, Cisco will help has laid the foundation for future growth by
the next generation of cybersecurity private, public, and not-for-profit sector accelerating its digital policy and agenda
professionals in the country. This is critical organizations accelerate their transition and Society 5.0 vision. For it to succeed we
as cybersecurity is the foundation of all to remote functionality to maintain need structural innovation, infrastructure
digitization initiatives and there exists operational continuity, with a specific development, wide-spread adoption
a significant shortage of talent to fill focus on Digital Healthcare. and use of cutting-edge technologies,
cybersecurity roles. Supply Chain: Cisco will co-innovate as well as training and development of
Digital Schools: Cisco will help advance the alongside Japanese companies in areas next-generation of IT workforce. At Cisco
digitization of education and help bridge the such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Japan, we are committed to playing our
digital divide that exists, in terms of equity Things, Data Analytics, Edge Computing role in helping turn this vision into a
of access to online resources. Initiatives etc. to help businesses in Japan improve reality,” said Ichiro Nakagawa. Cisco's
will be in close alignment with the GIGA productivity, accelerate innovation, provide CDA team collaborates with national,
School initiative, whose goal it is to ensure better customer experiences, and improve state, and local governments in 40
that each student has access to one digital overall competitiveness. countries around the world to accelerate
device and high-speed broadband internet, Regulatory Reform and Digital Society: their national digitalization agendas,
while introducing online education for Cisco will work with regulatory authorities co-develop cutting-edge solutions, and
children tailored to their preferences and and advise on innovative approaches to deliver beneficial services to their citizens
developmental stages. promoting a digital society while adhering faster and more effectively. CDA has over
Advanced Remote Work: Cisco will work to environmental, safety, and security 900 active or completed projects spanning
alongside enterprises, including small and considerations. In addition, the Cisco will several verticals in close partnership with
medium sized businesses, to help them aim to re-imagine the fan experience in the government, industry and academia.
adapt to the ongoing changes in the way context of live entertainment and events.
we work, triggered largely by the pandemic. 5G Infrastructure: Cisco will consult and

Comviva Introduces Data Science-As-A-Service
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Solutions to Enhance Returns from Customer
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