Dive into the history of Cisco Systems, the networking giant that fundamentally changed how computers communicate. Founded in 1984 by Stanford University computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, Cisco pioneered the local area network (LAN) router to connect distant computer systems,. From its origins in campus technology to becoming the world's most valuable company at the height of the dot-com bubble in 2000, we trace the massive growth of this Silicon Valley titan,.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Acquisition Engine: How Cisco expanded beyond routers into security, collaboration, and the Internet of Things (IoT) by acquiring major companies like Webex, Sourcefire, and most recently, the $28 billion purchase of Splunk,,.
• Leadership & Evolution: The trans ...