The Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) combines expertise in vertical markets with practical Internet experience gained from successfully implementing solutions—inside and outside of Cisco—that address the technological needs of companies around the world. IBSG focuses on the following industries:
Energy and Utilities
The energy ecosystem is facing substantial pressure and change, In the near future, revenue not only will revenue come from power generation, but also from retail. Collaborating effectively across the ecosystem is increasingly important to maintain the pace of productivity and innovation expected in the next few decades. Financial Services
The big question on the minds of today's global financial services executives is, "How do we continue to reduce risks and control costs while selectively placing bets to secure competitiveness as the market returns?" Healthcare
While continuing to respond to pressures to improve the quality of care and cut medical treatment costs, the healthcare industry faces new challenges in the areas of scarce resources, expanded insurance coverage, and the cost burden of both an aging population and medical innovation. Hospitality
New capabilities underpinned by emerging technologies are transforming customer service models and delighting customers in ways never before seen in the hospitality industry. Manufacturing
User demands for a wider range of products are forcing manufacturers to innovate faster and increase intimacy with end customers, and shifts in the global economy have created new competitors and new markets in emerging countries. How will this new landscape change the way manufacturers operate, and what are their opportunities for growth? |
Public Sector
Initial e-government initiatives, in a number of cases, did not meet all the expectations of their various constituencies. Today, government officials around the world are determining how the next wave of e-government initiatives can effectively offer citizens more services using fewer resources. Research & Economics
Responding quickly to changes in market conditions can be challenging. The Cisco IBSG Global Research & Economics Practice works with global organizations to identify emerging trends, market discontinuities, industry issues, and innovative technology to better understand the business potential presented by cutting-edge technology and the financial case for investment. Retail and CPG
In the developed world, the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries are at the intersection of three market transitions being driven by recent economic conditions, acceleration of the evolution of the Internet, and consumer adoption of smart devices and increased use of social media—each reshaping the consumer landscape. Service Provider
The service provider industry is part of a new digital value chain that includes content creation and management, devices, advertising, and conventional network transport/service provision. As the industry becomes more information-intensive, data demand and revenue will continue to grow. Transportation
Transportation can be a fiercely competitive business and, at its basic level, is often commoditized and prone to narrow margins. Today’s transportation business leaders face a fundamental challenge to maintain and grow profit levels, while anticipating further pressures to decrease costs and increase efficiencies. |