History:
Cisco was founded in 1984 by computer scientists from Stanford University. Throughout its history, Cisco has been a leader in the development of Internet Protocol (IP) based networking technologies. The company has witnessed many historic changes in technology. Today, Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet.Area of Operation:
The businesses of Cisco Systems are:- Application Networking Services
- Broadband Cable
- Cisco IOS Software
- Interfaces and Modules
- Interoperability Systems
- Network Management
- Optical Networking
- Routers and Routing Systems
- Security and VPN
- Server Networking and Virtualization
- Service Exchange
- Storage Networking
- Switches
- TelePresence
- Universal Gateways and Access Servers
- Video and Content Delivery
- Voice and Unified Communications
- Wireless