Cisco Systems was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies.

With more than 67,647 employees worldwide, they remain committed to creating networks that are smarter, faster and more durable.  Cisco's long term dedication to the ongoing research and development within the company forms the basis of their innovation and has contributed to their success as market share leader in the enterprise voice marketplace.