Cisco CEO: We'll Do What the Customer Needs

The video discusses Cisco's approach to market growth amidst technological transitions, emphasizing the importance of not being in denial. Cisco remains technology-agnostic, focusing on customer needs rather than specific technologies. The impact of Dell's acquisition of EMC is explored, highlighting Cisco's strategy to maintain partnerships and deliver integrated solutions. The video also covers Cisco's strategy in China, emphasizing a win-win approach and community involvement to overcome past challenges and foster innovation.

What is Cisco's approach to handling technological transitions?

• Focusing solely on technology advancements

• Ignoring customer needs

• Remaining agnostic and focusing on customer needs

• Avoiding cloud-based models

What is Cisco's strategy regarding technology models?

• Avoiding software-based models

• Focusing only on hardware models

• Supporting a variety of delivery models

• Exclusively using cloud-based models

How does Cisco view the Dell-EMC deal?

• As a major threat to their business

• As an opportunity to continue delivering integrated solutions

• As irrelevant to their market strategy

• As a reason to exit the market

What has been a significant challenge for Cisco in China?

• High operational costs

• Lack of technological innovation

• Competition from local companies

• The Snowden timeframe

What is crucial for companies to succeed in China according to Cisco?

• Reducing product prices

• Aligning with community and governmental goals

• Expanding rapidly without strategy

• Focusing only on profit