- Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco SA, shares the company’s global strategy for AI and its local implementation.
- Cisco is one of the world’s largest technology companies, valued at $187bn, manufacturing networking hardware and telecommunications equipment.
- The company has invested in AI and related technologies to stay competitive in the sector.
- Nkosi expresses satisfaction with Cisco’s performance under her leadership, despite the macroeconomic downturn.
- Cisco sells hardware and software products for hybrid work, including desktop computers, teleconferencing systems, and video conferencing platforms.
- The discussion highlights Cisco’s position in SA, global stance on AI, technology investments, partnerships, and efforts to enhance tech skills in the country.