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1990

First international offices open

First international offices open

1990

Cisco opens offices in Paris, France and Toronto, Canada.

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1990

World Wide Web

World Wide Web

1990

The roots of the Internet go back to 1969, but in 1990 Tim Berner Lee prototypes “WorldWideWeb” in just three months on a NeXT computer. It features a server, HTML, URLs, and the first browser.

The roots of the Internet go back to 1969, but in 1990 Tim Berner Lee prototypes “WorldWideWeb” in just three months on a NeXT computer. It features a server, HTML, URLs, and the first browser.

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1990

Networkers Users Symposiums launches

Networkers Users Symposiums launches

1990

As networking booms with new levels of connection, and more challenges in connectivity, we launch Networkers Users symposiums - also known as "Networkers." The conference, later renamed CiscoLive!, enables customers to learn, collaborate, and grow the industry together.

A banner reads "networkers" in funky font as conference attendees mill between booths at Networkers
Two cisco representatives stand at computer terminals in front of the Cisco Systems Career Certification and Training booth at Networkers
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1990

Engineer’s cap

Engineer's cap

1990

This cap, a give away to attendees at the first Networkers Users Conference, helped create community. This spirit inspired an on-going tradition of unusual hats that continues today at Cisco Live!

This cap, a give away to attendees at the first Networkers Users Conference, helped create community. This spirit inspired an on-going tradition of unusual hats that continues today at Cisco Live!

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1990

1990 logo releases

1990 logo releases

1990

The logo shifts to represent the bridge in the form of a digital signal, mirroring an era of change in technology. The original capitalization of "cisco Systems" is not only preserved but highlighted by inclusion in the logo itself.

Vintage cisco logo with white bridge against a blue background with the text
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1990

IPO

IPO

1990

Cisco goes public on February 16, 1990, listed as “CSCO” on the NASDAQ. Cisco celebrates the public offering with a market capitalization of $224 million.

A specimen of stock certificate for cisco Systems, Inc. It's printed with blue anti-forgery ink and embossed heavily