Cisco Fact or Cisco Fiction?Although the story of Cisco’s rise to dominance is well known, not everyone is familiar with how the company got its name. One of the following statements is true. A) Cisco (sys-koh`) noun - A standard or measure by which all others are evaluated. Derived from the Greek “Cis,” meaning excellence + “Kos” meaning good value. Plural also “Cisco.” Synonym - a good deal at a good price. B) Len Bosack, the co-founder of Cisco Systems was an avid fan of the movie the “Cisco Kid” and decided to name the company after his favorite celluloid character. C) The name “Cisco Systems” comes from the city of San Francisco. D) Sandy Lerner, the other co-founder of the company grew up in Cisco, Texas and named the company in honor of her home town although she chose not to live there. |