The Platform Paradigm
Post by Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology Officer
It is an exciting time to join Cisco.
Cisco is the company whose leadership legacy defines “The Network” in many ways. Today, it is a company driving many new paradigms in communications and information technology. In the future, it will be a company poised to lead the industry to the next phase of Internet evolution.
What are some of the characteristics of solutions driving the next wave of Internet evolution? We already see many precursors for this such as, Collaboration, Web 2.0, and Always-on Demand. Cisco has been at the forefront of this shift, where the network becomes the platform to deliver the next wave of applications and services.
Throughout its history, Cisco has demonstrated the ability to anticipate changes with a proven record of accomplishments for capturing market transitions. The company’s customer centric culture, unwavering commitment to technology, and passion for innovation, mark the platform for leadership. Leveraging the reality of globalization, integrating outside and inside ideation through well-executed acquisitions, a relentless focus on financials and flawless delivery of results, delineate Cisco’s platform for talent.
I am eager to bring to Cisco my technical expertise, over 20 years of experience in many aspects of the communications industry, a global bent of mind and an energizing leadership style. As we get to know each other, you will also see me as a tireless champion for innovation and inclusion. I enjoy envisioning and creating the future, and leveraging technology leadership for business growth. Expertise, experience, energy - these exemplify my platform for achievement.
This Platform Paradigm draws me to Cisco.
As I begin my journey here, I look forward to working with the talented and well-respected team at Cisco. I am eager to tackle the challenges in the continued development and implementation of Cisco’s vision and technology strategy. Together, we will explore and engage in new technology directions and business growth.
However, I will begin by listening…your comments, please.
Response to comments: Thank You. Many thanks for all the support in welcoming me to Cisco. I sincerely appreciate the warmth and excitement in the comments that so many of you have posted in response to my blog. I am anxious to get going at Cisco, and hope to meet many of you in person very soon. I bet California is much warmer than Chicago, right now 
Padmasree
Posted by Padmasree Warrior at 03:30PM PST
Jason L. Baptiste Dec 4, 2007
Hey Padmasree, congratulations on the new job! Cisco is really leading the pack with social technology. The webex and five across deals are very interesting to say the least. It shows that you’re ready to move in sync with the newly changing landscape of the Enterprise. I’m a champion of Cisco, and am looking forward to seeing what Cisco does next. Best of luck to you!
-Jason L. Baptiste
CEO of Publictivity