Cisco Systems is an American multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment. They provide products and services related to networking and communications such as routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points, security products, collaboration tools, and more.
Founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, two computer scientists at Stanford University.
The company name comes from San Francisco.
In 1990, Cisco went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
In 1995, Cisco became the first company to be valued at over $1 billion in market capitalization.
Cisco has made significant acquisitions including Webex, Tandberg, and Meraki.
As of 2021, Cisco has over 75,000 employees worldwide and revenue of over $47 billion.
An American multinational corporation that develops and markets networking products.
A Chinese multinational technology company that provides telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics.
An American multinational enterprise information technology company that provides data center networking solutions.
A series of enterprise switches that provide high-performance capabilities for fast data transfer and network management.
A series of edge routers that provide secure connectivity, high throughput, and low latency for high-performance networking.
A suite of video conferencing and collaboration tools that enable remote teams to communicate and collaborate effectively.
A series of cloud-managed wireless access points that provide flexible, scalable, and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity.
Cisco currently has a market share of around 52% in the global enterprise networking market.
Cisco's products provide high-performance, reliability, and security for enterprise networking and communication needs. They also prioritize customer support and offer a wide range of solutions to suit different business needs and sizes.
Cisco offers a variety of certification programs for IT professionals, including CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE.
Catalyst switches are designed for campus and branch networks, while Nexus switches are designed for data center networks. Nexus switches are optimized for high-performance, low-latency environments and support features like virtualization and automation.
Yes, Cisco offers a range of cloud-based solutions, including Webex, a suite of collaboration tools, and Meraki, a cloud-managed networking solution.