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Cisco Systems, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Its products include the following categories: Secure, Agile Networks, Internet for the Future, Collaboration, End-to-End Security, Optimized Application Experiences, and Other Products. The company was founded by Sandra Lerner and Leonard Bosack in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Cisco reports record Q3 revenue and eyes security acceleration

Cisco's Q3 performance was robust, with record revenue and strong growth in product and software revenue. While facing challenges related to softness in security and macroeconomic factors, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in security acceleration and AI infrastructure for future growth.

Cisco surpasses Q2 expectations, eyes sustained growth and market gains

Cisco's strong Q2 performance, driven by software revenue growth and supply chain improvements, positions the company for sustained growth. With a focus on innovation and market share gains, Cisco is optimistic about future opportunities in cloud management, security solutions, and network infrastructure. Monitoring market valuations and addressing data center trends are key challenges, but Cisco remains confident in its long-term outlook.

Cisco reports record Q3 earnings, eyes growth in hyperscale market

Cisco's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing market share gains and technology relevance.
Despite challenges like order declines, the company is confident in a positive growth trajectory for FY2024.
Opportunities in the hyperscale market and gross margin improvements position Cisco for continued success.

Cisco reports record revenue in Q4, focuses on AI and recurring revenue for growth

Cisco's Q4 2023 earnings call showcased record revenue and earnings per share, with a focus on AI, cloud, and security investments. The company aims for modest revenue growth in FY '24 with a platform approach simplifying selling cycles. Challenges include managing lumpy demand patterns, while opportunities lie in market share growth and recurring revenue strategies.

Cisco reports record Q1 revenue, anticipates order growth rebound

Cisco's Q1 performance showcased record revenue and profitability but faced order slowdowns.
The company remains confident in its strategic shift towards recurring revenue and growth opportunities.
Challenges include temporary order slowdowns and inventorying infrastructure issues.
Opportunities lie in the expected return to order growth rates and strategic focus areas.

Cisco reports solid Q2 performance, eyes growth through Splunk acquisition

Cisco's Q2 performance was solid, with revenue meeting expectations and strong margins.
While facing challenges in demand uncertainty and inventory absorption, Cisco is adjusting expenses.
Opportunities lie in pending Splunk acquisition, AI innovation, and margin growth strategies.
Overall, Cisco remains focused on growth, innovation, and maintaining market position.

Cisco reports resilient Q3 performance, eyes AI and revenue growth

Cisco's Q3 results reflect resilience with stable orders and strong margins despite revenue decline.
The integration of Splunk is progressing well, with a focus on revenue and cost synergies for fiscal '25.
Opportunities lie in AI investments, revenue growth, and maintaining a strong competitive position.
Challenges include cash flow decline, normal seasonality expectations, and OpEx investments for integration.

Cisco Systems reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in AI and cybersecurity

Cisco Systems (CSCO) closed fiscal '24 on a high note, showcasing strong financials and strategic initiatives. The company's focus on key growth areas and efficiency through restructuring positions it well for future success. Cisco's emphasis on innovation and competitive differentiation underscores its commitment to driving growth.

Cisco surpasses Q1 revenue targets, poised for AI networking growth

Cisco Systems demonstrated robust financial performance in Q1, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations, driven by strong product orders and strategic initiatives.
The company's focus on AI technologies, security solutions, and operational efficiency positions it well for future growth and market leadership.
While facing challenges in a competitive landscape, Cisco's strengths in AI networking and security sectors offer opportunities for expansion and innovation.
Overall, Cisco's Q1 earnings call highlights a positive trajectory, emphasizing growth prospects, profitability, and strategic investments.

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Temporary headwinds brought down sales for this company, which will benefit from the growth in artificial intelligence spending.

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Cary, NC, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cheers have hardly died down from Elton John's performance at Cisco Live 2024, and already the jaw-dropping technological advancements unveiled at the show are being worked into organizations around the world. This year, Cisco offered an immersive view into the future of technology, where AI integration and cybersecurity remain at the front and center of network security trends.

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Earlier this month, Cisco Systems Inc launched a $1 billion investment fund to support the development of secure AI solutions.

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Cisco (CSCO) is expanding its portfolio with new solutions for data center infrastructure, IT operations, and enterprise security.

Cisco (CSCO) Expands Data Center Portfolio With New Solutions

Cisco and Splunk Enable Unparalleled Visibility and Real-Time Insights to Standardize Observability in One Solution News Summary:  The new Unified Observability Experience offers customers a cohesive experience across Cisco and Splunk observability solutions, while establishing the foundation for future integrations. Integration and new innovations empower customers with best in class support for both traditional and modern application architectures and visibility across their entire digital footprint.

Cisco and Splunk Announce Integrated Full-Stack Observability Experience for the Enterprise

At an investor day June 4, Cisco forecast revenue growth of 4% to 6% in fiscal 2026 and and fiscal 2027, including recently acquired Splunk.

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Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO, ETR:CIS) on Tuesday launched a $1 billion artificial investment fund that aims to boost the startup ecosystem and support the development of “secure and reliable” AI solutions. The technology company said as part of the new fund it is making strategic investments in Cohere, Mistral AI and Scale AI among others.

Cisco launches $1B AI investment fund

Cisco on Tuesday launched a $1 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence startups, joining a list of big technology companies rushing to take stakes in small AI firms.

Cisco launches $1 bln AI fund and makes first investments

News summary: AI-powered innovations build customers' digital resilience by uniquely combining the power of the network with industry-leading security, observability, and data, simplifying adoption, and offering visibility and insight across the entire digital footprint. Cisco Investments has launched a $1 Billion Global AI Investment Fund to advance industry innovation and customer readiness, and support Cisco's strategy to connect and protect organizations in an AI-powered future.

Cisco Live 2024: Cisco Announces New AI-powered Innovations and Investments to Help Customers Unlock a More Connected and Secure Future

News Summary:  The new solution will combine Cisco and NVIDIA innovation to simplify the deployment of generative AI applications, providing IT visibility and analytics across the entire AI infrastructure stack. Cisco Nexus HyperFabric AI clusters make it easy for enterprise customers to build infrastructure to run generative AI models and inference applications without deep IT knowledge and skills.

Cisco Reveals Nexus HyperFabric AI Clusters, A New Simplified Data Center Infrastructure Solution with NVIDIA for Generative AI

New AI-native innovations unl ock assurance across owned and unowned domains for Cisco Networking Cloud and beyond News summary: New Cisco ThousandEyes capabilities and AI-native workflows in Cisco Networking Cloud will deliver Digital Experience Assurance, transforming IT operations. Customers can now access data across owned and unowned environments in a unified view, explore and unlock proactive insights, and activate automated actions across the global area network.

Cisco ThousandEyes Digital Experience Assurance Radically Shifts IT Operations from Monitoring to Action

News Summary:  Cisco is launching a $1B global investment fund to expand and develop secure, reliable and trustworthy AI solutions Cisco is making strategic investments with world-class start-ups across software and infrastructure that build upon Cisco's strategy to connect and protect the AI era Cohere, Mistral AI and Scale AI among the initial GenAI startups joining the Cisco Investments portfolio to help build a broader AI ecosystem LAS VEGAS , June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CISCO LIVE -- Cisco Investments, the global corporate venture investment arm of Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), today launched a $1B AI investment fund to bolster the startup ecosystem and expand the development of secure and reliable AI solutions. As part of the new AI fund, Cisco is making strategic investments in Cohere, Mistral AI and Scale AI among others to advance customers' AI readiness and complement Cisco's AI innovation strategy.

CISCO LAUNCHES $1B GLOBAL AI INVESTMENT FUND

With unified solutions across its security portfolio, Cisco brings enhanced security posture to customers fueled by AI and industry partnerships News Summary Industry-first Cisco Hypershield bolsters hardware acceleration to analyze and respond to anomalies in application and network behavior, now supporting AMD Pensando Data Processing Units (DPUs) to be available from Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) servers and other leading vendors, and in future service-accelerated switching platforms. Best-in-class Cisco Secure Firewall introduces the new Firewall 1200 Series, delivering up to three times the performance of comparable firewalls and eliminating the need to have multiple appliances for switches, routers and firewalls at enterprise branch locations.

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VAST Data Selected as First Data Platform for Cisco Nexus HyperFabric, a Generative AI Solution Developed in Collaboration with NVIDIA

ThousandEyes, the internet monitoring unit of Cisco, launched unveiled a new set of AI-powered capabilities Monday, called Digital Experience Assurance, or DXA. The company says its new AI tech will enable customers to introduce the ability to automatically act on — rather than just monitor — issues in network quality.

Cisco-owned ThousandEyes launches AI to predict and fix internet outages, teases ChatGPT-style tech

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