CEO Robbins optimistic shift from hardware-focused to software-focused business will drive growth in future

Lets customers run NX-OS on third-party switches and opens Nexus hardware to third-party operating systems

Tetration's two new "consumption models" seem to be another step away from hardware for Cisco.

Cisco says its report underscores the need for partners to understand risk scenarios when talking with clients.

Revenue rose for first time in eight quarters to $11.9 billion; tax-related charge led to quarterly net loss of $1.78 a share

Acquisition’s main purpose is brainpower; Skyport appliance will sunset

Acquisition’s main purpose is brainpower; Skyport appliance will sunset

Networking gear maker sees growing software contribution; traditional hardware sales fell again in fiscal first quarter

Amid a flurry of announcements at Cisco Partner Summit 2017 last week, one central theme emerged: This is not the hardware-based Cisco of yesteryear many VARs built their businesses on.

Plans include integrating SD-WAN tech for network edges with NSX