Cisco Systems is a global technology company best known for its networking hardware and software, but it has evolved into a broad provider of secure networking, collaboration, security, observability, and AI‑driven solutions for enterprises and service providers. Its portfolio includes routers, switches, wireless access points, SD‑WAN, firewalls, zero‑trust and SASE platforms, as well as collaboration tools like Webex and various cloud‑managed services. Cisco’s technologies underpin much of the world’s Internet and corporate networks, and the company increasingly focuses on software, subscriptions, and analytics to provide more integrated and automated network and security experiences.

 
IndustryNetworking, cybersecurity, collaboration, cloud & observability
EstablishedSince 1984
FounderLeonard Bosack • Sandra Lerner
HeadquarterSan Jose, California, USA
Global presence275+ offices across 90+ countries