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Cisco Systems Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for
the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of
business, education, government and home communications, and
Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are
the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software,
and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions
that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase
productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen
competitive advantage.
The Cisco name has become synonymous
with the Internet, as well as with the productivity
improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At
Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live,
play and learn.
Cisco
was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists
from Stanford University. Since the company's inception,
Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of
Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. This
tradition of IP innovation continues with industry-leading
products in the core areas of routing and switching, as well
as advanced technologies in areas such as:
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Home Networking.
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IP
Telephony.
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Optical.
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Network Security.
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Storage Networking.
- Wireless LAN.
Today, with more than 34,000 employees worldwide, Cisco
remains committed to creating networks that are smarter,
thanks to built-in intelligent network services; faster, in
their ability to perform at ever-increasing speeds; and more
durable, with a generational approach to an evolutionary
infrastructure.
Cisco is committed to delivering differentiated value to
customers and partners through its unique product and
service offerings, while closely mapping products and
services to its customers' needs and priorities-such as
productivity, cost savings, return on investment, and
standard of living improvements.
In
addition to hardware and software products, Cisco provides a
broad range of service offerings to its clients, including
award-winning technical support and advanced services. Cisco
sells its products and services-directly through its own
sales force and indirectly through a network of channel
partners-to large enterprises, small and medium-sized
businesses, service providers, and consumers. Cisco focuses
on three broad areas to guide its business growth: core
technologies, routing and switching; the service provider
market; and Advanced Technology markets. |