CISCO
EUROPE
Subsequently , this means speed , agility and flexibility are all needed to spearhead both the adoption and support of new technologies , such as cloud , to enable fast access to IT and new applications .
Competitive advantage Year after year , Cisco has focused on disrupting the technology market to deliver intelligent networks and technology architectures built on integrated products , services , and software platforms .
The company ’ s innovation began with the first multi-protocol router in 1984 . By 1993 , it had $ 714 million in revenue and had hit a milestone of shipping 100,000 routers . Most recently , Cisco engineers introduced the Network Convergence System — or Cisco NCS ; it provides the performance and intelligence needed to cope with increasing mobility and cloud computing , as well as the broad capabilities to manage the Internet of Everything .
Van Duijnhoven concluded : “ As the market continues to change , we ’ ll continue to see around corners . We ’ ll also continue to put our customers first , making adjustments where needed . In the 2013 financial year , the corporation spent $ 5.9 billion , making it one of the top research and development spenders in the world .
“ At the end of the day , it ’ s about solving our customers ’ problems and helping them succeed .”
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Supply Chain
HEADQUARTERS
CA , USA
FOUNDED
1984
EMPLOYEES
75,049
REVENUE
Q4FY14 $ 12.4 billion
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
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