1 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Transformation and connected learning Kaan Terzioglu VP Central and Eastern Europe Cisco Systems Open Days 2006, Brussels : Emma Bluck

2 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Transformation at government level

3 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential ICT & skills as key enabler Transformational targets at regional level Driving local economic development Increasing service effectiveness Maintaining a safe environment for citizens Broadband and wireless infrastructure IP communication Integrated security

4 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Education and training are crucial for the future of the European nation. High quality and accessible education is essential for all citizens – future entrepreneurs, workers, researchers, i.e., all those who will contribute to the European knowledge society. Jan Figel, Member of the European Commission, in charge of Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism September 05

5 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Education is the Key to National Economic Transformation

6 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% % 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Networking Skills Gaps in Europe Total Networking SkillsAdvanced Networking Skills Source: IDC; Networking Skills in Europe, September 2005 Established EU CountriesNon-EU CEE CountriesRecent EU CountriesEFTA CountriesEU 23

7 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential e-Employee: Development of SME personnel in the use of ICT in Poland Challenge: Increasing competitiveness of SME by improvement of their human resources potential Direct objective: Development of skills and qualifications of management personnel and employees of SME-s in the area of modern ICT solutions All over trainees will participate in the training courses offered by the project Members of project consortium: Foundation for Economic Education Seven universities/ institutes EU funding (ESF): OP for Human Resources (2.3. Development of personnel for modern economy) ESF contribution 16 MEUR Training sites: Regional and local Cisco Networking Academies (131 in Poland)

8 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Hungarian Higher Educational Institutes: IT infrastructure development Challenge: To reduce territorial disparities of education and training, to create an appropriate environment for practice-oriented and modular training and to facilitate high quality mass-education in higher education Beneficiaries: Eszterházy College in Eger and Szent István University in Gödöllő EU funds: OP for Human Resource (4.1. Developing the Infrastructure of Education and Training) Results: Development of learning spaces and regional resource centres Modernisation of IT networks within the campus Making existing buildings accessible for the disabled

9 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Challenge: Create equality in education and reduce the digital divide for Schools that have no access to broadband connectivity. Scottish Executive – Scotland Content Delivery Network for Higher Availability Solution: Content Delivery Network for 3100 schools across the full country, Expected Results: Savings of Millions of Pounds on a new WAN infrastructure. A new way of rolling out standardised applications across the country Innovative new teaching techniques will be deployed across the network We are trying to change the face of education in Scotland and Cisco has provided huge support in enhancing our vision. We believe the relationship between our respective organisations will allow us to achieve our goal. Cisco technology will play a very important role in the development of our network and Data Centre for the benefit of all of the students. John Connell DIRECTOR SCOTTISH SCHOOLS DIGITAL NETWORK 999 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

10 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Cisco Networking Academy Program A dynamic, philanthropic educational program that teaches students relevant technology skills Academy impact since 1997: INSTRUCTORS WORLDWIDE 30,000 + LANGUAGES 9 STUDENTS WORLDWIDE 1.6 million + COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE ACADEMIES WORLDWIDE 10,000 + TOTAL EXAMS TAKEN 40 million +

11 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Cisco Connected Learning Automate administrative tasks Move to a student-centered learning environment Offer learning 24/7 Create in-school environments that are similar to the outside world Train teachers and give access from anywhere, 24/7

12 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential School level – Better infrastructure, content-driven learning University level – Exchange of information, life-long learning Technology sector – Vendor-state collaboration Business environment – Inclusion of SMEs and other local players Underserved communities – Training of unemployed, aged, disabled Education as a key contributor in regional competitiveness

13 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Session Number Presentation_ID Cisco Confidential Country transformation – competitiveness and effectiveness driven by internet and ICT disruptive technologies Transformation of regional economies – starts with an updated infrastructure and refreshed skills set Education and ICT Skills – bedrock for productivity and competitiveness Inclusion through ICT – improves social balance and encourages active citizenship Skills gaps in advanced technology – still persist across European Union Summary