Cisco's Trading Volume Drops 46.15% to $1.036 Billion, Ranks 61st in Market Despite Strategic Initiatives in France

On May 19, 2025, Cisco's trading volume reached $1.036 billion, a 46.15% decrease from the previous day, ranking 61st in the day's stock market. Cisco's stock price increased by 0.47%.

Cisco has announced a series of strategic initiatives in France, focusing on digital upskilling, energy-efficient AI-ready infrastructure, and the AI startup ecosystem. These initiatives were unveiled at the Choose France Summit, where Cisco pledged to train 230,000 individuals over the next three years, enhancing France's AI and digital skills development. This commitment aligns with France's national strategy for technological advancement and economic resilience, known as France 2030.

Cisco's plans include strengthening partnerships with French startups in AI, quantum, and next-generation infrastructure. This builds on their previous investment in Mistral AI, a leading AI company based in Paris, through Cisco's $1 billion AI fund. The company aims to create a Global AI Hub in France, focusing on secure, energy-efficient AI infrastructure and digital upskilling. This hub will include a global center of expertise for innovative cooling solutions for data centers, based in Paris.

Cisco's skills development programs, delivered through Cisco’s Networking Academy, offer free courses that enhance digital literacy. These programs focus on areas such as digital awareness, cybersecurity, data science, IoT, and AI, and are accessible across various devices, including mobile phones. Since 2001, Cisco has trained nearly 400,000 individuals in France, with a network of over 500 academies across the country.

In addition to skills training, Cisco has cultivated impactful research and educational partnerships with some of France's most esteemed universities over the past 15 years. These collaborations focus on AI and Quantum Technologies, further advancing Cisco's commitment to France's digital future. Cisco has been a trusted technology partner in France since 1989, playing a pivotal role in building the nation’s digital infrastructure. The company's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program has driven 14 national-scale projects across key sectors, including cybersecurity, sovereign cloud, and defense, underscoring Cisco's commitment to advancing France's digital resilience and innovation goals.