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1994

NSFNET

NSFNET

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The NSFNET internet backbone is upgraded to 155 Mbps as traffic passes 10 trillion bytes per month.

The NSFNET internet backbone is upgraded to 155 Mbps as traffic passes 10 trillion bytes per month.

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1994

Kalpana acqusition

Kalpana acqusition

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Cisco acquires Kalpana, a computer­ networking equipment manufacturer. Kalpana means "imagination" in Hindi. Kalpana pioneered Ethernet switching with innovative technologies such as low latency, cut-through switching, and full-duplex Ethernet.

Cisco acquires Kalpana, a computer­ networking equipment manufacturer. Kalpana means "imagination" in Hindi. Kalpana pioneered Ethernet switching with innovative technologies such as low latency, cut-through switching, and full-duplex Ethernet.

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1994

CiscoFusion Architecture

CiscoFusion Architecture

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Cisco debuted multi-layer switching with CiscoFusion Architecture. The message is switches aren’t just for the wiring closet; they also excel at the aggregation layer and the core.

Cisco debuted multi-layer switching with CiscoFusion Architecture. The message is switches aren’t just for the wiring closet; they also excel at the aggregation layer and the core.

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1994

ISO 9001 certification

ISO 9001 certification

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In 1994, Cisco was awarded full ISO 9001 certification, the first major supplier of multiprotocol internetworking ever to do so. This certification assured our global customer base adherence to the most stringent and comprehensive quality management and assurance. Cisco President and CEO John Morgridge said, "Cisco products are found at the heart of the largest and most sophisticated networks in the world-networks that serve as the backbone for mission-critical applications as well as what is now being referred to as the data superhighway...ISO 9001 certification emphasizes that our total solution is based on quality."

In 1994, Cisco was awarded full ISO 9001 certification, the first major supplier of multiprotocol internetworking ever to do so. This certification assured our global customer base adherence to the most stringent and comprehensive quality management and assurance. Cisco President and CEO John Morgridge said, "Cisco products are found at the heart of the largest and most sophisticated networks in the world-networks that serve as the backbone for mission-critical applications as well as what is now being referred to as the data superhighway...ISO 9001 certification emphasizes that our total solution is based on quality."

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1994

Catalyst Switch releases

Catalyst Switch releases

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Catalyst Switch is introduced as the first intelligent switch for client/server workgroups with "plug-and-play" installation. Where a router connected networks, switches allowed for the connection of shared resources, enhancing workgroup productivity by increasing networking performance. The Catalyst is the first new product resulting from the Crescendo acquisition of 1993.

Catalyst 5000 chasis sitting on a purple and blue background with a globe
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1994

New acqusition strategy

New acqusition strategy

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Cisco implements a new strategic acquisition plan allowing rapid entry to new markets. With the acquisition of Crescendo's client­ server switches and Kalpana's LAN and ATM switches, Cisco debuts this strategy in the switching market.

Cisco implements a new strategic acquisition plan allowing rapid entry to new markets. With the acquisition of Crescendo's client­ server switches and Kalpana's LAN and ATM switches, Cisco debuts this strategy in the switching market.

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1994

Cisco Information Online launches at Networkers

Cisco Information Online launches at Networkers

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After a soft launch the previous year, multi-media enabled Cisco Information Online (CIO) launches at Networkers 1994. CIO offers up-to-date online self-help and guided assistance including software updates and upgrades, product specifications, training programs and seminar schedules, and publishes a 'known bug list', one of the first to do so, allowing us to tap into the knowledge base of our customers and partners.

After a soft launch the previous year, multi-media enabled Cisco Information Online (CIO) launches at Networkers 1994. CIO offers up-to-date online self-help and guided assistance including software updates and upgrades, product specifications, training programs and seminar schedules, and publishes a 'known bug list', one of the first to do so, allowing us to tap into the knowledge base of our customers and partners.

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1994

San Jose campus opens

San José campus opens

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Spurred by our phenomenal growth and cementing our founding in Silicon Valley, Cisco opens our San José Campus, moving corporate headquarters to our first custom-designed site.

Five people, four women including Susan Hammer and Cisco CEO John Chambers, break ground on the San Jose campus with shovels