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Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American computer networking company. Cisco made its first acquisition in 1993, which was followed by a series of further acquisitions. Founded in 1984, Cisco did not acquire a company during the first seven years of its existence; but, on September 24, 1993, Cisco acquired Crescendo Communications, a LAN switching company.2 It is headquartered in Waltham.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

Jan 21, 2011Founded1

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Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American computer networking company. Cisco made its first acquisition in 1993, which was followed by a series of further acquisitions.2

Timeline

  1. Jan 21, 2011Founded Founded1

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