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Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems

Public

Global tech firm offering IT services, network security, software development, and cloud computing.

HQ
San Jose, CA, US
Founded
1984
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Cisco Systems, Inc., founded on December 10, 1984, by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner in San Francisco, California, is a global leader in networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. The company's core mission is to transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco offers a wide range of products and services, including Internet Protocol-based networking solutions, network security, software development, and cloud computing. Their market focus spans across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific regions.

Notable affiliated individuals include its founders Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner. Cisco is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CSCO and is a component of major indices such as the Nasdaq-100, DJIA, S&P 100, and S&P 500. Key achievements include pioneering the development of the first commercially successful multi-protocol router and maintaining a significant influence in the IT industry. Cisco's impact is profound, contributing to the advancement of global digital infrastructure and network security.

Cisco Systems - Products & Services

  • Cisco Meraki logo

    Cisco Meraki

    Cloud-managed IT platform for wireless, switching, security, and SD-WAN.

    Competing Products

    Meter logo

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Cisco Systems - Quick Facts

Who are Cisco Systems' competitors?

Companies similar to Cisco Systems include Meter, Juniper Networks, Arista Networks and Lumen Technologies.

When was Cisco Systems founded?

Cisco Systems was founded in 1984.

Where is Cisco Systems' headquarters located?

Cisco Systems' headquarters is located in San Jose, CA, US.

How many employees does Cisco Systems have?

Cisco Systems has 84,900 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Cisco Systems - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Networking
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
ISIC
  • 2620Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 3577Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software