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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS / CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
4
Closing Thoughts /
25 Years and Counting
When I reflect on the multitude of companies and
competitors that Cisco has encountered in its 25-year
history, I am proud of our company’s history of growth
and constant innovation. Cisco leads the world in
development of networking technology, and has
expanded its relevance in the communications and
IT industry over time. From the first rudimentary
routers to today’s virtual machines, striving for product
leadership has been the foundation of each chapter
in Cisco’s history. Listening to customers to help solve
their most challenging problems will always be part
of our DNA.
Cisco is in the midst of one of the greatest market
transitions that our industry has ever seen. Customers
are realizing the potential that collaborative business
models and network-enabled Web 2.0 technologies
can have on their businesses and in their lives. We
are thrilled to pioneer those applications with our
customers and our employees as we strive to make
Cisco a company that is “best in the world and best
for the world.” The 65,000 faces of Cisco inspire me
every day. I look forward to sharing the next chapter
of this journey with you.
John T. Chambers
Chairman & CEO
September 2009