Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, & collaborate. Their technology is changing the nature of work & the way we live. Founded in 1984, Cisco pioneered the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. This tradition continues with the development of routing, switching, & other technologies such as application networking services, home networking, security, storage area networking, Tele Presence systems, unified communications, video systems, & wireless.