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Headquarters:
170 West Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
Employees: 54,563
CEO: John Chambers
Stock Symbol: CSCO
Website:
http://www.cisco.com
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Cisco Systems makes the plumbing that powers the Internet. Networks
are an essential part of business, education, government and
home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking
solutions are the foundation of these networks.
It's the leading producers of hubs, routers
and switches for networks and data systems. Products are available
for corporate users and also home networks via its Linksys division.
In 2007, Cisco announced it would acquire
WebEx, a company specializing in online video conferencing, for
$3.2 billion.
Cisco also announced a licensing deal with
Apple to allow the company to use the name iPhone in its new
cellular phone debuting later this year. Cisco owns the trademark
to the name.
In fiscal 2006, Cisco had revenues of $28.5
billion, compared with $24.8 billion in 2005, and net income
of $5.6 billion.
History
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. The
company takes its name from the city of San Francisco.
The company was incorporated on December
10, 1984.
Cisco has grown significantly via acquisitions.
The company has acquired over 40 smaller technology companies
over the past decade.
Benefits
Cisco offers employees base salary, bonus
plan and stock option incentives. Other benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Employees have their choice of health care providers.
Coverage is available for employees and their dependents.
- Life Insurance- Employees may elect to purchase coverage
in amounts from 1 to 5 times annual salary.
- Business Travel Accident Insurance- Cisco Systems' BTA
policy provides a additional life insurance and accidental dismemberment
benefit.
- Disability Insurance- Both short-term and long-term
disability insurance plans are available should an employee become
unable to work for extended periods of time.
- 401K Savings Plan- Cisco employees may contribute from
1% to 15% of their compensation on a pre-tax basis to our 401k
plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan- This plan provides employees
with the opportunity to acquire a stock ownership interest in
Cisco.
- Employee Assistance Program- Cisco's Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) is a confidential, voluntary program designed to
help resolve personal problems. Information, consultation, and
brief, solution-oriented therapy are provided by professionals
at Personal Performance Consultants, Inc.
- Tuition Reimbursement- Cisco has a Tuition Reimbursement
Program which reimburses its employees for 100% of the cost of
tuition, books and lab fees for courses taken at an accredited
institution (up to an annual maximum of $7,500).
- 20 days Paid-Time-Off per year- Cisco Systems provides
regular full-time employees 20 days (160) hours of paid time
away from work each year for outside activities, vacations, illness,
personal business, etc.
- Holiday Observances- Cisco observes 9 holidays per year.
The holidays typically include: New Year's Day, President's Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, plus one "floating holiday".
- On-site Employee Training Courses- Cisco provides a
broad variety of technical and job-related courses to support
personal and professional growth.
Updated March 24, 2007
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