By Cisco Systems Inc.
Publication Date: 2026-06-02 12:35:00
NORTHAMPTON, PA / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / By Enrico Albertin
AI is no longer just a technology wave; it is the operating system of our modern economy. Yet, across industries, academia, and geographies, one pattern is increasingly clear: organizations that invest in AI tools alone will underperform, while those that combine AI adoption with systematic skills development will pull ahead.
Infrastructure alone is a stranded asset. The true engine of innovation is the person behind the screen. As AI evolves into Connected Intelligence, where humans and AI agents work side-by-side, the most significant risk we face is not the technology itself, but the readiness gap.
I have a front-row seat to this transformation as the Vice President of Operations for Cisco’s Digital Impact Office, where I dedicate my career to bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and the people who will shape our future. My work is driven by a firm belief:…
