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4 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Annual Report 2010
Letter to Shareholders
next-generation edge and branch
routing systems in fiscal 2010,
and received very positive customer
feedback.
Our collaboration technologies,
including Unified Communications and
Cisco TelePresence, each saw strong
revenue growth. Other noteworthy
product revenue growth included the
success of our Flip video products.
Cisco completed several acquisitions
in fiscal 2010 that underscored our
commitment to our “build, buy, and
partner” strategy. The acquisition of
Starent Networks Corp., a provider
of IP-based mobile infrastructure
for carriers, helped Cisco’s portfolio
of products enable multimedia
experiences for mobile subscribers.
We likewise were pleased to welcome
Tandberg ASA, a leader in video
communications. With this acquisition,
Cisco expects to be able to combine
video innovations with multi vendor
interoperability capabilities. Other
acquisitions by Cisco in fiscal 2010
included ScanSafe, Inc., a provider of
hosted web security, and CoreOptics
Inc., a designer of digital signal
processing solutions.
Conclusion: Together, We Can Become
Best in the World, Best for the World
Celebrating our 25th anniversary
means celebrating 25 years of a
promise to put our customers first.
Product leadership, operational
excellence, financial strength, and
unmatched talent enable our approach.
The power of an intelligent network
can drive new levels of innovation,
productivity and efficiencies for our
customers, and allow people all over
the world to connect like never before.
We believe in our ability to capture
this momentum to grow our company,
serve our customers and provide value
to our shareholders.
Over the past 25 years, Cisco has
grown into a company that constantly
strives to be the best company in the
world, and the best company for the
world. Together, over 70,000 Cisco
employees around the globe work on
behalf of our shareholders to achieve
this lofty ambition. It is an honor to
lead and experience this journey with
the Cisco family. Thank you for your
support.
John T. Chambers
Chairman & CEO, Cisco
September 2010
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