Cisco Systems Inc. designs manufactures and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry in the Americas Europe the Middle East Africa the Asia Pacific Japan and China. The company also offers switching portfolio encompasses campus switching as well as data center switching; enterprise routing portfolio interconnects public and private wireline and mobile networks delivering connectivity to campus data center and branch networks; and wireless products including indoor and outdoor wireless coverage designed for seamless roaming use of voice video and data applications. In addition it provides security comprising network security identity and access management secure access service edge and threat intelligence detection and response offerings; collaboration products such as Webex Suite collaboration devices contact center and communication platform as a service; end-to-end collaboration solutions through cloud on-premise or within hybrid cloud environments allowing customers to transition collaboration solutions from on-premise to the cloud; and network assurance monitoring and analytics and observability suite. Further the company offers technical support and advisory services. It serves businesses public institutions governments and service providers. The company sells its products and services directly as well as through systems integrators service providers other resellers and distributors. Cisco Systems Inc. has strategic alliances with other companies. Cisco Systems Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose California.