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Koninklijke KPN N.V., commonly known as KPN, is a telecommunications company headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It provides fixed and mobile telephony, internet, and television services primarily to consumers and businesses in the Netherlands. The company has a robust infrastructure that includes a nationwide fiber optic and copper network. KPN has expanded its services by integrating cybersecurity solutions and IoT connectivity, aligning with technological advancements. Founded in 1989 through the privatization of the state-owned postal and telecommunications services, KPN has maintained a significant presence in its domestic market by focusing on innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff-25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.