- Cisco is a leading provider of networking hardware and software, focusing on AI-ready infrastructure and digital transformation solutions for enterprises.
- In Q2 FY26, Cisco reported a 10% revenue growth to $15.35 billion, driven by strong product performance and a significant shift towards AI networking and campus refresh initiatives.
- Cisco launched the Cisco 360 Partner Program in January 2026 to enhance collaboration with partners for AI-driven outcomes, and has expanded its relationship with NVIDIA to deliver advanced data center solutions.
- Ideal buyers include enterprises undergoing digital transformation and AI integration, as Cisco addresses the need for modernized networking infrastructure to support evolving technological demands.
Engineering is the largest group with 20,043 employees, about 38.8% of headcount. Sales and Support (10,583; ~20.5%) is the next largest, followed by Marketing and Product (4,169; ~8.1%) and Information Technology (4,015; ~7.8%). Business Management (3,489; ~6.8%), Finance and Administration (2,665; ~5.2%), and Operations (2,248; ~4.3%) represent meaningful portions of the workforce, while Program and Project Management (1,837; ~3.6%) and Human Resources (1,048; ~2.0%) are smaller teams. An additional 1,572 employees fall into other functions, underscoring a diversified organizational structure.
The largest named hubs are San Jose, CA (4,443; ~8.6% of headcount), Raleigh, NC (3,254; ~6.3%), and San Francisco, CA (3,176; ~6.1%). Bengaluru, India (1,937; ~3.8%), Cary, NC (824), New York, NY (779), Fremont, CA (659), Durham, NC (645), and Austin, TX (618) also host notable employee populations. The majority of employees—35,334, or about 68.4%—are distributed across other locations, highlighting Cisco’s broad geographic footprint. Overall, the workforce spans 23 tracked locations worldwide.
