Cisco Systems, an American technology company with global operations, is renowned for its computer networking products. Although primarily focused on selling to businesses, Cisco has grown into one of the largest corporations in the United States by the second decade of the 21st century. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
During the early 1990s, Cisco experienced rapid growth. In 1993, the company launched its improved 7000 model router and began acquiring other companies, starting with Crescendo Communications, which enabled Cisco to expand into network switching devices.
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and other products related to communications and information technology across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Its product range includes a comprehensive switching portfolio covering both campus and data center switching; an enterprise routing portfolio that connects public and private wireline and mobile networks to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across campus, data center, and branch networks; and wireless products such as access points and controllers.
Cisco’s compute portfolio includes the Cisco Unified Computing System, HyperFlex, and software management solutions that combine computing, networking, storage, and virtualization. The company also provides advanced “Internet for the Future” products, including routed optical networking, 5G solutions, silicon, and optics. Cisco’s collaboration tools include products for meetings, collaboration devices, calling, contact centers, and Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS).
Cisco’s end-to-end security solutions offer network, cloud, and endpoint security, unified threat management, and zero trust frameworks. In addition, the company delivers optimized application experiences through full-stack observability and network assurance products.
Cisco also offers a range of services, from technical support to advanced advisory and service options, catering to businesses of all sizes, public institutions, governments, and service providers. Its products are sold both directly and through a network of systems integrators, service providers, resellers, and distributors. The company maintains strategic alliances with various other organizations. Incorporated in 1984, Cisco continues to innovate from its headquarters in San Jose, California.
