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About Cisco
Founded in1984 (41 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
India HeadquartersBangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco 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. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
Mission: To shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for all customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Vision: Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn.
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Cisco is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.8k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture
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Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 1.8k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 22k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 410 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 3.8k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Work-life balance Skill development Job security | Company culture Work-life balance Skill development | Work-life balance Company culture Job security |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 81% employees reported | Hybrid 80% employees reported | Hybrid 94% employees reported | Hybrid 81% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 346 women | 4.0 Good rated by 6.9k women | 4.2 Good rated by 98 women | 4.3 Good rated by 1.2k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 1.3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 13.9k men | 4.2 Good rated by 286 men | 4.2 Good rated by 2.4k men |
Job security | 3.5 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.8 Good | 4.0 Good |
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Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology devices hijacked to major botnet
- A botnet called PolarEdge has been observed expanding around the world, targeting Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology devices.
- The botnet takes advantage of an improper user input validation bug and executes arbitrary commands on the affected devices.
- The purpose of the botnet is currently unknown, with no specific activity detected.
- The majority of the victims are in the US, but the botnet is particularly prevalent in Asia and South America.
Tech Radar | 28 Feb, 2025
Cisco fixed command injection and DoS flaws in Nexus switches
- Cisco has released security updates to address command injection and denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in Nexus switches.
- The high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-20111) affects the health monitoring diagnostics of Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches, allowing an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition.
- Another flaw (CVE-2025-20161) addressed by Cisco is a command injection issue that impacts the software upgrade process of Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches.
- The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has not reported any known attacks exploiting these vulnerabilities.
Securityaffairs | 28 Feb, 2025
What to expect during MWC25 Barcelona: Join theCUBE March 3-6
- MWC25 Barcelona will feature advancements in AI, 5G, and mobile connectivity, with a focus on AI-driven networks and edge computing.
- Telcos are increasingly involved in AI edge applications, which could redefine their business models and create new revenue opportunities.
- Qualcomm, Intel, and Nvidia are set to demonstrate the convergence of AI and 5G at the event to accelerate innovation in IoT.
- The industry is adapting to be more open to external influences, as highlighted by Chris Lewis, founder of Lewis Insight Ltd.
- TheCUBE by SiliconANGLE Media will provide coverage of MWC25 Barcelona from March 3-6, with a focus on AI, 5G, IoT, and sustainability.
- A key area of interest will be the role of telcos in AI edge applications, with players like Cisco Systems and chipmakers like Nvidia expected to make significant contributions.
- Nvidia's AI Aerial platform could potentially generate billions in revenue for telecom operators through AI-based radio access networks.
- Industry analyst Zeus Kerravala emphasizes the importance of service provider success in the tech sector, especially with the rise of cloud, mobility, and AI.
- Viewers can catch theCUBE's live coverage of MWC25 Barcelona on March 3-6 and explore on-demand content through various platforms.
- Exclusive interviews with industry experts on hardware innovations, edge devices, AI, 5G, IoT, and sustainability will be a highlight of the event.
Siliconangle | 28 Feb, 2025
Cash torrent pouring into Nvidia slows – despite booming Blackwell adoption
- Nvidia's remarkable growth hit a plateau in Q4 of its 2025 fiscal year, with revenue reaching $39.3 billion, $11 billion of which came from Blackwell parts alone, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous quarter.
- Year-over-year, Q4 2025 revenue was 78 percent higher, while profits rose by 80 percent.
- Full-year revenue for FY 2025 grew by 114 percent to $130 billion, slightly less than the previous year.
- Nvidia's profits saw a significant increase from FY 2023 to FY 2025, but the growth rate has slowed down compared to previous years.
- Nvidia forecasts a strong Q1 2026 with a projected 9.4 percent quarter-on-quarter revenue increase to about $43 billion.
- The company anticipates a surge in demand for AI infrastructure, particularly for its Blackwell accelerators, driving considerable growth.
- Nvidia is banking on next-gen AI models and a shift towards widespread inferencing deployments to boost sales.
- Cloud platform company Nutanix also reported positive results, with revenue growth, increased net income, and growing annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $2 billion.
- Nvidia faces geopolitical pressures due to US export controls on AI technologies and potential semiconductor tariffs, impacting its reliance on South Korean and Taiwanese fabs.
- Despite challenges, Nvidia remains optimistic about future growth, with its datacenter revenues driven by GPUs and a deepening relationship with Cisco.
The Register | 27 Feb, 2025
Cisco expands partnership with Nvidia to drive enterprise AI adoption
- Cisco Systems Inc. announced an expanded partnership with Nvidia Corp. to aid enterprises in speeding up AI projects by simplifying deployment of a joint solution for data center modernization.
- The extended partnership between Cisco and Nvidia focuses on creating a unified architecture across their portfolios to facilitate the building of AI-ready data center networks.
- This collaboration integrates Cisco Silicon One with Nvidia's Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, offering customers the flexibility to choose between Nvidia and Cisco technologies for their data centers.
- Cisco will incorporate its networking technologies into the Spectrum-X architecture, allowing customers to leverage either Nvidia or Cisco for their network needs.
- The partnership aims to simplify network management for enterprises and cloud providers by unifying front-end and back-end networks.
- Both companies will work on developing high-performance Ethernet solutions to enable customers to scale and secure their AI deployments.
- Joint solutions will include data center switches for the Nvidia Spectrum Ethernet platform, providing customers with greater choice and flexibility.
- Cisco plans to enhance its Silicon One switches to be compatible with Spectrum-X and Nvidia's reference architecture, with updated products expected to be available by the middle of the year.
- The collaboration brings validated solutions to market, providing customers with a trusted architecture without the need for fine-tuning components.
- Partnership with Cisco boosts Nvidia's credibility in the data center market due to Cisco's established reputation and track record in networking.
Siliconangle | 26 Feb, 2025
Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors with P-Cores, promising big AI and performance gains: Details
- Intel introduced new Xeon 6 processors with P-Cores and Ethernet solutions on February 24 to cater to growing workloads like AI.
- The processors promise improved AI performance, efficiency, and reduced ownership costs compared to previous generations.
- Intel's Xeon 6 processors deliver up to 1.4 times better performance and are positioned as foundational CPUs for AI systems.
- The processors are designed to work efficiently with GPUs and show better AI inference performance than AMD EPYC processors.
- Intel claims a 68% reduction in the total cost of ownership with the Xeon 6 series.
- The Xeon 6 Network and Edge processors offer up to 2.4 times RAN capacity and 70% improved performance per watt.
- Intel also launched new Ethernet solutions, such as the Ethernet E830 and E610 controllers, to meet diverse application demands.
- The company targets AI expansion with the Xeon 6 lineup, pushing for high performance in machine learning, AI models, and GPU-accelerated workloads.
- Intel reported over 500 Xeon 6 processor designs available or in progress in data centers, highlighting broad industry adoption.
- Leading companies like AT&T, Verizon, Cisco, Microsoft, Nvidia, and others will offer server solutions and services based on Intel's Xeon 6 processors.
HT Tech | 25 Feb, 2025
Breaking Barriers in Network Engineering: Shalini Mukherjee’s transformational Impact on AI, Automation, and Data Centers
- Shalini Mukherjee is a transformative force in network engineering, data center technology, and enterprise-level networking with over 12 years of experience.
- She is a Technical Marketing Staff Engineer at Juniper Networks, specializing in multi-vendor network environments, cloud networking, AI-driven automation, and security.
- Shalini has contributed significantly to multi-vendor network interoperability, focusing on integrating solutions from Cisco, Juniper, and Arista for flexible infrastructures.
- Her work in AI-driven network monitoring and automation has enhanced network visibility and performance optimization in enterprise environments.
- She has optimized multicast traffic in data centers using the OISM protocol, improving efficiency and scalability for high-performance computing and storage replication.
- Shalini's expertise in network automation includes implementing Python, Ansible, and API-driven solutions for streamlining networking operations.
- She has been recognized globally with awards for her work in enterprise networking, AI-powered automation, and data center innovations.
- Shalini's role as a mentor and thought leader extends to judging AI and technology events, evaluating cutting-edge solutions in networking and cloud automation.
- Her contributions in telemetry, automation, security, and interoperability are shaping the next generation of enterprise networking, promoting efficiency and security.
- Shalini Mukherjee's work in product strategy and technical marketing is helping bridge the gap between traditional networking practices and the modern AI-driven future.
TechBullion | 24 Feb, 2025
This Week in Security: OpenSSH, JumbledPath, and RANsacked
- OpenSSH has patched two vulnerabilities, one involving a potential logic bug similar to Apple's 'goto fail' SSL flaw.
- A vulnerability in VerifyHostKeyDNS handling could allow an attacker to bypass server verification.
- Another vulnerability in OpenSSH's PING mechanism could lead to a denial of service attack and memory exhaustion.
- JumbledPath malware breached US telecom providers through credential stealing, as reported by Cisco Talos.
- Ivanti Warp-Speed Audit identified four new vulnerabilities in Ivanti's Endpoint manager, exposing it to credential relay attacks.
- The Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research discovered serious vulnerabilities in LTE and 5G systems using fuzzing.
- RANsacked research revealed a plethora of vulnerabilities in LTE and 5G systems, totaling 119.
- A vulnerability in Chatwork's desktop version allows for arbitrary remote code execution when a malicious link is clicked.
- A historical vulnerability in Microsoft's VM images for Edge and IE allowed for arbitrary code execution due to Puppet misconfiguration.
- An analysis of the Arechclient2 Remote Access Trojan (RAT) reveals its data collection capabilities and aggressive obfuscation.
Hackaday | 21 Feb, 2025
Salt Typhoon hackers used this clever technique to attack US networks
- Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, Salt Typhoon, has exploited a vulnerability in Cisco software to target US telecoms networks.
- Salt Typhoon used the CVE-2018-0171 vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.
- The attackers demonstrated their ability to persist in target environments for over three years, suggesting coordination and planning.
- Salt Typhoon first obtained login credentials and captured network traffic to acquire further credential details.
Tech Radar | 21 Feb, 2025
Today in Apple history: Apple and Cisco settle over ‘iPhone’ name
- In 2007, Apple settled with Cisco over the iPhone trademark, allowing both companies to use it worldwide.
- The agreement included mutual usage of the iPhone trademark and exploration of interoperability.
- Apple CEO Steve Jobs played a crucial role in negotiating the settlement with Cisco.
- Before Apple's iPhone, InfoGear had a touchscreen home phone called the 'iPhone' in the late 1990s.
- The InfoGear iPhone offered early advancements like visual voicemail and basic apps.
- Apple had been considering a cellphone before unveiling the iPhone in 2007, acquiring the domain www.iphone.org in 1999.
- Apple's use of the 'i' prefix became iconic with products like the iMac, iBook, iPod, and iTunes Store.
- Steve Jobs made audacious moves to secure the iPhone trademark from Cisco before launching the iPhone.
- Apple later acquired another Cisco trademark, IOS, leading to a second deal between the two companies.
- The anticipated Cisco-Apple collaboration for interoperability did not materialize as planned.
Cultofmac | 21 Feb, 2025
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Cisco was founded in 1984. The company has been operating for 41 years primarily in the Hardware & Networking sector.
Where is the Cisco headquarters located?
Cisco is headquartered in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka. It operates in 7 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon / Gurugram. To explore all the office locations, visit Cisco locations.
How many employees does Cisco have in India?
Cisco currently has more than 15,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Cisco based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Cisco have good work-life balance?
Cisco has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 83% employees rated Cisco 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Cisco work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Cisco good for career growth?
Career growth at Cisco is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 83% employees rated Cisco 4 or above, while 17% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Cisco promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
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