# Smart-Grid Job Booms Cisco to Accelerate Hiring to Meet Emerging Market Demands By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-grid-ramp-up References: [businessweek](http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-04/cisco-plans-to-hire-3-000-workers-over-two-quarters-update2-.html) & [tech.fortune.cnn](http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/02/04/john-chambers-recovery-continues-cisco-to-hire-in-the-u-s/) According to Chief Executive Officer John Chambers, [Cisco Systems Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-cisco) expects to [hire about 3,000 workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiring-drive-2025) worldwide over the next two fiscal quarters. The increased hiring will help the company to grow with emerging businesses. The hiring will include a smart-grid ramp-up. Videoconferencing systems and consumer products are other business growth areas that Cisco hopes to profit from. About 1,000 workers were added in the San Jose-based company in the quarter that ended May 1. Given the ever-growing need for energy efficiency, a smart-grid ramp-up may be a smart move for Cisco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart-grid Technology:** Smart-grid technology is emerging as a trend to watch, as companies like Cisco hire workers to meet the increased demand. - **Teleconferencing:** As videoconferencing systems continue to grow in popularity, companies like Cisco are capitalizing on this trend by expanding their product offerings and hiring more workers. - **Consumer Tech Innovation:** With the rise of consumer technology products, companies like Cisco are finding new opportunities for growth and are set to hire even more workers to capitalize on this trend. ### Where This Applies - **Smart-grid Industry:** As smart-grid technology continues to gain traction, the industry is ripe for innovation and growth opportunities, particularly in areas like renewable energy and energy storage. - **Telecommunications Industry:** With the increased demand for teleconferencing tools, the telecommunications industry is set to see significant growth opportunities and potential for disruptive innovation. - **Consumer Technology Industry:** With the rise of consumer technology products, the industry is seeing a surge in innovation and growth opportunities, particularly in areas such as wearable technology and the Internet of Things. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainability-Focused Hiring Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-meatballs.md) - [AI-Powered Building Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-cisco.md) - [Unified Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cisco-home-hub.md) - [Unified Electrical Infrastructure Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-digital-grid.md) - [Innovative Smart Grid Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-grid.md) - [Holographic Hybrid Meeting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webex-hologram.md) - [PV Connector Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-assembly-lines.md) - [IoT-Powered Workplace Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-workspace-solutions.md) - [AI-Driven Office Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-expert-labs.md)