Cisco is a publicly traded technology company that develops and sells networking hardware, software, and related services for enterprise, service provider, public sector, and cloud environments. The company was founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Cisco’s core offerings include routing and switching platforms, wireless networking, cybersecurity, collaboration tools, data center technologies, and observability software that support data, voice, and video communications across global networks. Over time, Cisco has expanded its portfolio through internal development and acquisitions, allowing it to address evolving demands in areas such as cloud networking, software-defined infrastructure, and artificial intelligence-enabled operations. The company operates research, development, sales, and support facilities worldwide, including a long-standing campus in Boxborough, Massachusetts that supports engineering and operational functions. Cisco is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol CSCO and is included in major equity indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Its operations are organized to serve customers across multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, education, and government.