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How Cisco Survived Its Own Growth Trap
Cisco Systems faced a classic corporate dilemma: how to manage growth when your core product becomes commoditized. In this episode, we explore the strategic pivot from hardware dominance to software-defined networking and security. We examine the specific leadership decisions that allowed Cisco to maintain its market position despite intense competition from emerging cloud providers. The conversation delves into the role of mergers and acquisitions in sustaining innovation, highlighting key deals that reshaped the company's portfolio. Lucas and Luna discuss the challenges of integrating…
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