Cisco is an American multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose, California. Since 2011, it has been the world’s largest supplier of network equipment. Cisco offers a variety of products for businesses around the world, including Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and video over IP solutions for live or delayed content delivery, voice and data communications over public networks such as the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), security posture management systems that support endpoints from mobile devices to data centers, cloud security services to protect against malware and other cyber threats.
Enterprises can choose from a variety of Cisco offerings. For example: Security Solutions, Data Center Networking Solutions, Unified Computing Solutions, Video and Content Delivery Solutions, Collaboration and Social Media Solutions, Networking for Apple Devices.
Cisco has been in the market for 34 years. It was founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, two computer scientists at Stanford University. In 2015, it employed about 72 thousand. people from all over the world. Cisco operates in over 160 countries. Its Advertised Annual Revenue in 2014 was nearly US $ 55 billion.
Cisco’s mission is to change the way people work, live, play and learn. The company believes technology can change people’s lives and is committed to customer success. Cisco’s values are innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, global responsibility and trust.
The future for Cisco is very bright. In its latest annual report, the company predicts that it will reach 75 billion in annual revenues by 2021. Cisco is also focused on expanding into new markets such as IT services and security. Additionally, the company is trying to make acquisitions to expand its portfolio. Cisco’s relatively high market share in most product lines ensures its dominance in the industry.
Cisco was named one of the “Most Admired Companies in the World” by FORTUNE Magazine in 2015 and 2016.