WASHINGTON, D.C., May 12, 2026 – Networking For Future (NFF), a Mid-Atlantic-based, performance-focused IT solutions provider, announced today that it hosted an executive seminar in collaboration with Cisco at Cisco’s Smart Workplace Showcase in Washington, DC. The event brought together DC Government leaders in technology and innovation, real estate and facilities, as well as architecture, engineering, construction, and integration partners supporting the District agencies.
The event, titled Future-Proofed DC Workplaces, focused on how government agencies can better align technology, facilities, and infrastructure planning to implement next-generation smart building capabilities. Attendees collaborated with industry experts to discuss strategies for creating more secure, connected, efficient, and intelligent government workplaces.
NFF and Cisco emphasized that modern real estate is rapidly evolving beyond physical space into digitally connected environments that enhance operations, collaboration, security, and user experience. A key theme throughout the event was the importance of integrating technology and real estate planning earlier in the design, construction, and modernization process to help agencies build future-ready workplaces.
Cisco’s 9,400-square-foot Smart Workplace Showcase in Washington, DC, demonstrates a wide range of advanced workplace technologies, including:
- Smart collaboration spaces
- Intelligent occupancy analytics
- Flexible modern workspaces
- Integrated security and networking solutions
- Panoramic waterfront views and experiential workplace design
Per Chris Peabody, Chief Strategy Officer for NFF:
“As DC Government agencies evolve, real estate and technology decisions must align earlier than ever to deliver secure, efficient, and future-ready workplaces. NFF was proud to partner with Cisco on this executive session, bringing DC Government leaders together to explore how Smart Building and Workplace Technologies are transforming how government operates.”
About NFF: Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results.
NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies.
NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique requirements and mission objectives. NFF is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Alloterra Labs Partner, Axis Communications Partner, Asimily Partner, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, and Dell Solution Provider Partner.
NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.
For more information, visit www.nffinc.com, call 202-783-9011, email learnmore@nffinc.com, or LinkedIn.
Networking For Future Contact:
Chris Peabody
cpeabody@nffinc.com
202-266-4733
