Internet Event
NSFNET
1994
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.
Category: 1994
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Kalpana acqusition
innovation
Kalpana acqusition
1994
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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CiscoFusion Architecture
innovation
CiscoFusion Architecture
1994
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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ISO 9001 certification
culture
ISO 9001 certification
1994
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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Catalyst Switch releases
innovation
Catalyst Switch releases
1994
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.
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New acqusition strategy
culture
New acqusition strategy
1994
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.
innovation
Cisco Information Online launches at Networkers
1994
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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San Jose campus opens
culture
San José campus opens
1994
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.
