Many of their products greatly increase the speed of internet connection. One of Cisco's top products is the Fast Ethernet, which operates at 100 Mbps instead of 10 Mbps like the older ethernets. This line carries voice, data, and video over previously existing phone networks. It works on the idea of convergence by providing a single entity for telephone, fax, and computer hook-up. Cisco has experienced major globalization with 200 offices in 55 countries.
Cisco is also a vertically integrated company due to the nature of their business.
They develop these networking products, advertise and sell them, then distribute and set-up the networks themselves. Some of the top companies that Cisco has alliances with include IBM , Motorola , and Sun Microsystems. Cisco has some other interesting alliances with companies that help them sell, distribute, support, and troubleshoot their products. The offices of these partner companies are in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, The Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This provides both an example of globalization and vertical integration for Cisco Systems.