Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is a leading global technology company specializing in networking, cybersecurity and collaboration solutions. Founded in 1984 by Stanford University computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, Cisco pioneered the development of multiprotocol routers and played a key role in the growth of the Internet. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company serves a diverse customer base spanning enterprise, service provider, public sector and small business markets.
Cisco’s core product portfolio includes enterprise routers and switches, wireless access points, security appliances, data center and cloud networking hardware. In recent years, the company has expanded its offerings to include software-based solutions such as network automation, analytics, threat intelligence and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Cisco also provides unified communications and collaboration tools through its Webex platform, supporting virtual meetings, voice calling and team messaging.
With operations in more than 100 countries, Cisco supports customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The company has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions, integrating technologies from companies such as Linksys, Scientific-Atlanta, Webex and AppDynamics. Cisco’s global services business offers technical support, consulting, managed services and advanced threat protection to help organizations design, deploy and secure their IT infrastructure.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins, who took the helm in 2015, Cisco has focused on driving innovation in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things. The company’s executive team and board of directors emphasize sustainability, diversity and digital transformation as key strategic priorities while maintaining a commitment to open standards and interoperability across its technology ecosystem.