Italtel and Cisco: 30 Years of Partnership

Thirty years of collaboration, complementary expertise and technological innovation: a well-established partnership that continues to evolve in response to market changes and to create new business opportunities.

On 8 October, at Terrazza Palestro in Milan, Italtel and Cisco came together for Together for Growth, an event focused on the value of collaboration and the prospects for growth in a market increasingly shaped by the evolution of digital technologies.

The evening opened with remarks from Carlo Filangieri, CEO of Italtel, and Agostino Santoni, Senior Vice President at Cisco. Discussions focused on some of the key areas transforming the industry: Artificial Intelligence, Security, digital infrastructure, new networking experiences and intelligent workplaces.

An established partnership evolving with technology

The event also provided an opportunity to celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Italtel and Cisco. Built over time through shared experience, the ability to navigate complex market conditions and a continued commitment to technological development, the partnership has evolved alongside the needs of the digital market.

Reflecting on its key milestones, Carlo Filangieri highlighted the value of a relationship that combines Cisco’s technology and innovation capabilities with Italtel’s specialist expertise, market experience and reliability.

This collaborative model is built on complementary capabilities and mutual trust, enabling the two companies to combine their knowledge and experience to develop solutions aligned with business needs and the evolution of digital infrastructure and services.

Turning shared expertise into new business opportunities

Technological transformation creates new opportunities, but capturing them requires the ability to anticipate market needs and translate them into concrete initiatives. This was the central message of the closing contributions from Giorgio Campatelli, Leader Partner Sales at Cisco Italia, and Giovanni Salerno, General Manager Italy at Italtel.

Giovanni Salerno, in particular, stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration and bringing complementary expertise together from the earliest stages of new initiatives. This approach can help the companies respond more effectively to emerging opportunities and deliver tangible results for customers.

As Artificial Intelligence, security and connectivity reshape business priorities and operating models, the ability to integrate technological know-how, project delivery experience and an understanding of organisations’ needs is a distinctive asset in supporting digital transformation.

Thirty years of experience, a shared vision for the future

The speeches and discussions, followed by a networking reception and a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, brought the evening to a close. The event celebrated not only a significant milestone, but also the future potential of the partnership.

The 30-year collaboration between Italtel and Cisco provides a strong foundation for continued growth, supported by ongoing skills development, collaboration between teams and the ability to turn technological progress into tangible value for the market.

Looking ahead means continuing to work together, combining experience, innovation and expertise to address today’s digital challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.