Cisco Systems

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

Key Statistics:

• Cisco Systems holds assets of $44.91 billion.
• Cisco Systems has made profits of $5.93 billion in 2006.
• Cisco Systems operates worldwide.
• Cisco Systems has 51,840 employees.
  
  

  Organization:

  • Board of Directors
  • Board Committees
  • Executive Team
  • Officers

  International Ranking:

  • Cisco Systems ranks 117 in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
  • Cisco Systems ranks 241 in Fortune Global 500 list.
  • Cisco Systems ranks 24th in FT rankings.

  Recent Acquisitions:

  • Cisco completed the acquisition of two privately-held companies: Sheer Networks of San Jose, California and Petach Tikva, Israel in Sept. 2005.
  • Cisco announced plans to acquire Nemo Systems, Inc., of Los Altos, California in Sept. 2005.
  • Cisco announced acquisition of KiSS Technology A/S of Denmark in July 2005. KiSS represents Cisco's second acquisition for Linksys.
  • Cisco announced a definitive agreement to buy NetSift, Inc., in June 2005
  • Cisco completed the acquisitions of M. I. Secure Corp., of San Jose, California in May 2005.
  • In June 2005, Cisco acquired privately-held FineGround Networks, Inc.
  • Cisco acquired privately-held Topspin Communications, Inc. of Mountain View, California, in April 2005.
  • Cisco announced an agreement to acquire privately-held Sipura Technology, Inc., in April 2005. This represents Cisco's first acquisition for its Linksys division.
  • Cisco announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held Airespace, Inc., of San Jose, California in March 2005.

  Headquarter Address:

  Cisco Systems Inc
  170 West Tasman Drive
  San Jose, CA 95134-1706
  USA
  Phone: (408) 526-4000
  Fax: (408) 526-4545
  Last updated on : 23-Feb-2012 10:42 pm