Cisco Systems

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Cisco Systems was founded in 1984 to develop and explore the possibilities of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies.

Since its inception, Cisco has generated industry leading products in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as IP communications, wireless LAN, home networking, application networking services, network security, storage area networking, and video systems.

In February 2006, Cisco completed the acquisition of Scientific Atlanta, a global provider of set-top boxes, video distribution networks and video systems integration. The acquisition will enable Cisco to offer a range of data, voice, video, and mobility technologies for carrier networks and the digital home.

Cisco's channel partners, a global force of over 200,000 people which includes independent value-added resellers, systems integrators and network consultancies, account for more than 90 percent of Cisco's commercial and enterprise revenue worldwide. To date, Cisco has 49,926 employees globally. Its customers include DaimlerChrysler, Vancouver Film Studios, and China Telecom.

This company is listed in Networking & Communications, Security, Services.

Financials
Fiscal year-end FY06 FY05 FY04 FY03 FY02
Global full-year
revenue (US$millions)
28,500.0 24,800.0 22,000.0 18,900.0
Global full-year net
income (US$millions)
6,900.0 6,000.0 5,300.0 4,300.0

Average year-on-year revenue growth over 4 years 14.68 %
Average year-on-year net income growth over 4 years 17.15 %
Percentage of revenue from Asia
Percentage of Asian revenues from channel

Operations:
Founded USA/1984
First Asian office 1993
Global employees 49,926
Employees in Asia 4,000
Asian countries:
Total 10
China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes * Data correct as at September 2006. Information was compiled by ZDNet Asia from sources such as official reports, corporate Web sites, and Hoover's. ZDNet Asia strived to get the latest information but does not guarantee the correctness or completeness of the data. The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell any securities.

ZDNet Asia's Top Tech Index will be next updated in 2008.


ZDNet Asia Top Tech categories
Systems | Networking and communications | Storage management | Security | Software Infrastructure | Services | Business applications | Internet services



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