We're pleased with the solid revenue and earnings per share results Cisco delivered during its second quarter, but also especially pleased with our strong order momentum. This proves our strategy is working in terms of the convergence of voice, video and data along with our balanced approach to our customer segments, core and advanced technologies, business and technology architecture and key geographic theaters. |
We're profitable and have the potential to be very profitable, ... We generate cash from operations of over $1 billion per quarter. We have $19 billion in cash and equivalents in an industry that is in debt. We've gained more market share than we've ever gained in this last quarter. We've got the customer loyalty and strategy for where the industry's going, which is combining networks for service providers and enterprises. So I'm very optimistic about our future if we execute right. |
We're taking these steps because of the continuing slowdown in the U.S. economy and initial signs of a slowdown expanding to other parts of the world, |
We're taking these steps because of the continuing slowdown in the U.S. economy and initial signs of a slowdown expanding to other parts of the world. |
We're talking about changing every aspect of our lives, |
We're working toward the ability for all Cisco devices to work together and communicate with each other to stop attacks. The idea is that one device can warn another device of a threat. |
What options expensing will determine is job creation and job loss, ... This is why we are debating it so strongly and I'm proud to champion it. |
What this industry is about is back to the basics in the new Internet economy; and the basics are profitability, cash flow, productivity and market-share gains, |
What we want to watch is whether this is a short-term bump or not, |
What's happening is that the two groups assume that the nature of the debate is really a matter of disagreement about their own sides' core issues. Each side is assuming that people in the other group oppose what they hold most dear to themselves - what's most important to their side - but in fact their adversaries really don't oppose them. |
When completed the new facility will have the capacity to accommodate approximately 3,000 staff, |
When in doubt about our goals, we would encourage you to take the conservative view. |
When the economy does pick up, ... so will ... spending. |
where, instead of my hair falling out, I actually grew some hair. |
While evaluating his future professional opportunities, Gary has chosen to spend some time with his family, |