IT and networking company Cisco yesterday launched Cisco Start, an initiative designed to help Bangladesh's small and medium businesses and midmarket customers build their digital foundation and become globally competitive.

Cisco Start provides access to a suite of simple, secure and smart enterprise-class technologies, specifically tailored to needs, the company said in a statement.

It also said to be committed to support skill development and increase pools of highly trained professionals through Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco will work with government bodies and businesses to grow GDP, create new jobs, empower the future workforce and build smart cities, which would enable a better quality of life.