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 highly secure and reliable connectivity to campus data center and branch networks; and wireless products include indoor and outdoor wireless coverage designed for seamless roaming use of voice video and data applications. In addition it provides security which 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 that can be delivered from the cloud on-premise or within hybrid cloud environments allowing customers to transition their collaboration solutions from on-premise to the cloud; and observability offers network assurance monitoring and analytics and observability suite. Further the company offers a range of service and support options for its customers including technical support and advanced services and advisory services. It serves businesses of various sizes 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.