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Cisco

cisco.com
79ICP
Networking / Enterprise TechnologySan Jose, CAFounded 1984
79
ICP Score
Strong Fit

Enterprise infrastructure leader with strong channel partnerships. Values integrated solutions.

Industry
Networking / Enterprise Technology
Team Size
84,900+
Est. Revenue
$57B (FY24)
Website
cisco.com

Key People

CR
Chuck Robbins
Chair & CEO
SH
Scott Herren
CFO
JP
Jeetu Patel
EVP & GM Security & Collaboration

Discovery Questions

Tailored questions to ask on your call, based on research findings:

  1. 1

    How is Cisco integrating Splunk into the broader security and observability portfolio?

  2. 2

    What's driving the transition to software and subscription models?

  3. 3

    How do you work with channel partners when evaluating new vendor solutions?

  4. 4

    What's Cisco's AI strategy across networking and security?

Talking Points

  • 1

    Splunk acquisition creates massive data and security platform - integration opportunities exist

  • 2

    Transition to software/subscription is strategic priority - recurring revenue matters

  • 3

    Channel partner ecosystem is crucial - many deals go through VARs and distributors

  • 4

    Webex competes with Zoom/Teams - collaboration is a key battleground

About

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking equipment and enterprise infrastructure. The company provides networking hardware, security solutions, collaboration tools (Webex), and observability software. Under CEO Chuck Robbins, Cisco has shifted toward software and subscription revenue.

Networking (Switches, Routers)Security (SecureX, Duo)Webex CollaborationAppDynamicsThousandEyesMeraki Cloud

Target market: Enterprises of all sizes needing networking infrastructure, security, and collaboration solutions

Tech Stack

Networking

Catalyst SwitchesNexusSD-WANWiFi 6E

Security

SecureXDuoUmbrellaTalos

Collaboration

WebexWebex CallingRoom Devices

Observability

AppDynamicsThousandEyesIntersight

Hiring Signals

Open Roles
1800
Growth
Low

By Department

Engineering
850
Sales
420
Services
300
Marketing
150
Operations
80

Primary Focus: Expanding Engineering team

Recent News

Cisco completes $28B acquisition of Splunk2024-03-18
Cisco announces plans to cut 7% of workforce amid restructuring2024-08-14
Networking revenue declines as customers digest inventory2024-08-14

Competitive Landscape

Arista
Juniper (HPE)
Palo Alto Networks
Fortinet
Microsoft Teams

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