Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine July 2018 | Page 43

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Sometimes , you ’ ve just got to go for it . I spend a lot of time talking to people about how to use their network .”
COMMUNITIES OF THE FUTURE This focus on inclusion expands to the communities Cisco works in . “ It ’ s part of our culture to make the world better . When there ’ s a tragedy like an earthquake , we ’ re there , flying in equipment and getting the network and phone systems up and running so people can contact loved ones . Cisco is not about showboating – it ’ s about genuine care for our people , our planet and our partners . We have a sense of purpose and it makes a huge difference . I ’ ve never known a company with the same community spirit .
“ We ’ re in the best part of the world right now ,” Batka adds . “ There are so many prospects across APJ and Greater China . The market is shifting . Out here , we get on with things ; we don ’ t play politics . Cisco as a whole is trying hard to demonstrate leadership . In the old days , the IT industry was a boys ’ club . Not anymore . We ’ re here , and we ’ re different .”
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