Cisco System Analysis

Cisco Systems [pic] Networking the Internet Revolution

Brandi Martin [e-mail]
Table of Contents

Paper Objective

Section 1: The Network Equipment Industry A. Industry Profile B. Competitive Strategies within the Industry C. Porter Model Evaluation of Industry Forces D. Globalization of the Industry E. Importance of Information Technology to the Industry
Section II: Company Perspective: An Analysis of Cisco Systems A. Cisco Company Profile B. Market and Financial Performance C. The Competitive Strategy D. Significance of Information Technologies E. Strengths and Weaknesses of Cisco
Section III: A. Strategic Option Generator B. Roles, Roles and Relationships C. Redefine/Define D. Significance of Telecommunications E. Success Factor Profile
Section IV: A Final Analysis of the Success of Cisco Systems A. Success of Business Strategy and Information Technology Use to Date B. The Effective Position of Cisco for the Future
Objective of Paper

The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of Cisco System’s primary business strategies and its utilization of information technologies to achieve a competitive advantage in the network equipment industry. The paper is divided into four sections, starting with a broad industry analysis, then narrowing to concentrate on Cisco Systems Inc., followed by an analysis of their use of information technology. The conclusion is a final analysis of Cisco System’s success. The first section defines the structure of the network equipment industry. This complex industry can be defined with the help of detailed industry trends, universal strategies, effects of globalization and the significance of information technologies within this fast paced industry. The second section will provide an analysis confined to Cisco. Included in this

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