
We're turning 25, and ready to celebrate!
Over the last quarter century we've grown from a single message board to a vibrant collection of engineers, volunteer experts and Cisco employees coming together to help each other be successful.
And now we're ready to embark on the next 25 years, but not before we have a little fun!
What's in store? A year of recognition and giveaways, opportunities to give back to the communities important to you, and of course, what would a birthday be without a little swag? There are two live contests right now! - Subscribe to this blog to get updates on ways to win!
Did you know?
Established in 2000, Cisco Community, community.cisco.com is the 2nd most visited digital property after Cisco.com, a trusted online peer-to-peer community and knowledge hub to get fast real world answers, examples and 24/7 advice.
- Beyond just a Q&A portal, you can also find:
* Guided Resources to help you from onboarding to implementation to optimization of your Cisco products
* Technology & Support event and webinars including Ask the Experts, Ask Me Anything, Community Live (in local languages)
* Knowledge base articles, blogs, videos by architectures/products, created by industry practitioners and Cisco specialists
* Project Gallery to showcase your project(s), big or small!
* Acknowledging our top contributors through 4 main member recognition programs: Cisco Designated VIP | Hall of Fame | Spotlight Awards | Event Top Contributors
What is everyone saying? Celebrating around the world at Cisco Live!
Wishes from CLAPJC 2024
What our members love about community.cisco.com...
"The Cisco Community is a valuable space where professionals and enthusiasts connect, collaborate, and solve challenges together with direct access to experts and resources. A standout feature is the opportunity to get real-time answers from certified Cisco engineers and peers, fostering learning and growth."
- Community VIP (Singapore)
"This platform remains a unique place which brings together engineers eager to learn and gain knowledge, as well as engineers that share their knowledge."
- Community VIP (Romania)
"Being part of this amazing community where we share knowledge and support each other is truly rewarding. "
- Network Engineer, CCNP (Netherlands)
"Cisco Community helps me by enabling me to collaborate with peers and learn their ideas, tips and tricks, as well as share my experience and feedback on emerging technologies and industry trends with them."
- Cisco Insider Advocate | Sr Consultant, HCL America
"Cisco Community is a source of knowledge of all things Cisco technology. It helps me solve problems so I can make the network better and more resilient." - Cisco Insider Advocate | Sr Network Engineer, LVNL Netherlands
"One of the first places I go every morning to see what is happening to all the threads I am following." - Unified Communications Engineer (US)
"The Cisco Community is an awesome resource and will only ever become more invaluable."
- Principle Infrastructure Engineer (UK)
"It's the Google for network engineers."
- Cisco Live APJC attendee
"I still enjoy using the Community forum very much and prefer it over all other channels. Community is still calmer and easier to keep pace with. And best of all, indexed by web search engines. So that when I have a question I end up on the Community articles."
- Community VIP (Australia)
"It's very rewarding to be active in the Community. It gives you added value in life and makes you still count in the world of business (staying a part of it) and being able to share lot's of past experience."
- Community VIP and Hall of Fame (Belgium)
Raffles, prizes and more! - Win exclusive 25th anniversary Community swag!
- Contest #1- Thank you thread - Reply in this post below and tag a community member that has helped you answer a question or supported you in the community. A lucky winner and their tagged member will win our 25th anniversary swag pack every month!
- Contest #2 - Share your favorite content - Complete this Slido form answering "What is your go to or favorite thread, blog, video or knowledge article in the community" A lucky winner will win our 25th anniversary swag pack every month!
- Check back here throughout the year for more opportunities to win Cisco gear!
Let's give back! - Giving back is in our DNA! Over the last 25 years, we have had the honor to take part in many "Community Helping Community" initiatives benefiting a number of organizations like March of Dimes, Doctors without Borders, UNICEF, and the WWF.
- We are excited to offer opportunities to giveback throughout our celebration year! Check this blog regularly for more details.
Let’s get social!
- Follow us to stay up to date: LinkedIn | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram l Youtube
- Please don’t forget to tag us and/or use #CiscoCommunity25
- Share and engage with our anniversary posts. The most engaged member at the end of the year will win 25th anniversary swag!
Want to know more? - Come here for Blogs, Interviews and more celebrations.
Looking forward to celebrating Community!
