Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his ‘Telangana Rising’ delegation held strategic discussions with Cisco’s global leadership on Wednesday during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. These discussions focused on expanding digital skilling and innovation partnerships.
Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, met the Telangana team to review progress on the company’s collaboration with the state. He praised the impact of the March 2025 MoUs signed with the Young India Skills University (YISU). Furthermore, he praised the impact with the Telangana Academy for Skill & Knowledge (TASK).
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Diedrich described TASK as a “forward-thinking and aggressive idea,” adding that the “talent in Telangana is unmatched.” He noted that the MoUs with YISU and TASK were enabling meaningful workforce development in networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assured full government support to Cisco’s future plans in Telangana. He emphasized that the state has evolved into an economic powerhouse with a robust digital and industrial ecosystem.
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy added that Telangana continues to position itself as a globally competitive and future-ready hub. He said the state’s progressive policies and talent-driven initiatives are setting new benchmarks in innovation and investment.
The meeting also explored next steps in Cisco’s Networking Academy (NetAcad) expansion. This is aimed at enhancing employability for students and public-sector employees in Telangana through job-ready digital skills.
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