Objective
Cisco is a global technology company specializing in networking hardware, software, telecommunications, and related services, headquartered in San Jose, California with a large global workforce. Founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, Cisco organizes its portfolio into six areas: Secure, Agile Networks; Collaboration (including Webex); End-to-End Security; Optimized Application Experiences; Internet for the Future; and other products such as observability and cloud management. The company pioneered multiprotocol routing and remains a dominant enterprise networking provider. Revenue is primarily product-based (roughly three-quarters) with services comprising the rest, and the business is shifting toward software subscriptions and recurring models supported by an extensive partner ecosystem and distribution channels. Annual revenue exceeds $53 billion as of 2024, with activities spanning enterprise, service provider, and public sector customers. Stated priorities emphasize connecting and securing organizations and advancing an inclusive future through innovation. Cisco’s website serves as a hub for product information, solutions, compliance materials, and customer support.