Cisco
Makes routers, switches and programs that connect computers in networks and to the internet.
📖 Its story
Leonard and Sandy worked at Stanford University, where they helped connect computer networks that couldn't talk to each other before. They realized many other organizations had the same problem. In 1984 they started Cisco to sell that solution.
💵 How it makes money
By selling network equipment and charging subscriptions for software and cybersecurity.
🤯 Fun fact
Its name comes from San Francisco, and its logo looks like the Golden Gate Bridge.
👍 The good part
Lots and lots of companies and internet providers use its equipment.
⚠️ The risk
It has a lot of competition, and network technology changes very fast.
🧠 Did you get it?
What city does the name Cisco come from?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1984
- Founded by: Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner
- Home: San Jose, California, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for CSCO stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters CSCO.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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