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Innovation Ranking
NewInnovation Ranking – Cisco Systems Inc
Cisco Systems Inc (Cisco) is an integrator of intent based technologies across networking, security, collaboration, applications and cloud. The company offers switches, modules, wireless products, controllers, access points, routers, and interfaces. The company’s products and technologies helps the clients in managing more users, devices and things connecting to their networks. Cisco serves a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, education, financial services, government, healthcare, mining, sports, media, entertainment, retail, utilities, and transportation. It markets solutions through direct sales...
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Product Insights
NewCisco Systems Inc. Partner Ecosystem Profile
GlobalData's new report titled "Cisco Systems Inc. Partner Ecosystem Profile " serves as a crucial resource for analyzing the partner landscape of Cisco Systems Inc.. It identifies the company's partners across various countries and regions, and tracks over 70 data fields including IT solution areas of interest, business fundamental data (such as revenue and employee bands), partner engagement signing country, focused verticals, key executive details, and more.It is based on data and information gathered from a range of sources including...
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Thematic Analysis
NewIT Infrastructure Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Cisco continues to lead the thematic screen of GlobalData’s IT infrastructure sector scorecard. The company first took the top spot in Q3 2023 and has maintained it since then, thanks to scores of 5 out of 5 for seven of the screen’s 10 themes.
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Thematic Analysis
NewTelecom Infrastructure Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s telecom infrastructure sector scorecard is led by global vendors that score well in the themes related to cloud computing (e.g., programmable infrastructure, edge computing, private networks), 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI). The leaders include US network vendor Cisco, European radio access network (RAN) specialists Nokia and Ericsson, and innovative new entrants such as Mavenir and Rakuten, which is reaping the benefits of acquiring Open RAN vendor Altiostar.
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Thematic Analysis
NewCybersecurity – Thematic Intelligence
Cybersecurity Thematic Intelligence Report Overview The prospect of offensive attacks using artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting an increase in cybersecurity budgets as organizations try to understand the impact of generative AI on their security. Both start-ups and maturing cyber companies will be on the radar of larger cybersecurity companies looking for products and talent. Moreover, cybersecurity M&A will be a strong focus during 2024 as a small group of private equity players are buying up numerous cybersecurity companies. Buy the...
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Analyst Opinions
NewBeyond Bytes – Data Center Evolution for Peak Performance
GlobalData's Innovation Radar report, "Beyond Bytes: Data Center Evolution for Peak Performance," provides a comprehensive look at the latest trends in data center infrastructure. It explores advancements aimed at improving efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. The report emphasizes the role of technologies like AI, edge computing, and advanced cooling solutions in creating resilient and eco-friendly data centers. With strategic insights and real-world applications, this report is essential for businesses looking to leverage the latest data center technologies for a competitive edge.
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Thematic Analysis
NewEnterprise Security Software Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. It can help organizations improve their threat detection, hunting, and incident response capabilities, but adversaries can and will use AI in cyberattacks. There is every likelihood that AI will spur new merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in cybersecurity, especially of companies judged to be AI specialists. In the thematic screen of GlobalData’s enterprise security software sector scorecard, AI has a weighting of 20%, higher than any other theme.
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Thematic Analysis
NewCloud Services Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The thematic screen of GlobalData’s cloud services sector scorecard is led by the global hyperscalers Microsoft and Amazon, with Alphabet and IBM also in the top 10. Microsoft and Alphabet, in particular, are aggressively investing in generative artificial intelligence (AI), developing foundational large language models (LLM), and building the infrastructure to offer related services to customers. In recent months, Alphabet launched its Gemini AI model, Microsoft launched its own AI chips and also invested in Mistral, and Microsoft’s strategic partner...
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Thematic Analysis
NewIndustrial Automation Sector Scorecard, Q1 2024 Update – Thematic Intelligence
The leaders on the thematic screen of GlobalData’s industrial automation sector scorecard are well-versed in artificial intelligence (AI). The top five companies in the thematic rankings all score 5 out of 5 in the AI theme, spurred on by preexisting AI capabilities and strong investment over 2023. Proficiency in AI typically translates to strength in other themes, such as robotics, digital twins, and smart cities. Strength in critical themes like AI can also mitigate against weaknesses in other areas. Microsoft...
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Company Insights
Innovation and Patenting activity of Cisco Systems Inc Q4 2023
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its latest company patent databook "Innovation and Patenting activity of Cisco Systems Inc Q4 2023". The databook highlights patenting activity of the company in terms of growth in filings and grants, regions protected, impact of various themes, sector applicability of technologies protected. It provides contextual analysis of technical peers, their strategy, dominance (Grant share) and their recent activities. This is an on-demand databook that will be delivered upon request. The report will be...