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Swisscom AG is a major telecommunications provider based in Switzerland, delivering a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital television. The company also offers IT services and solutions, catering to both residential and business customers. Founded in 1998, Swisscom emerged from the former state-owned telecommunications entity and is headquartered in Ittigen near Bern, Switzerland. It boasts a strong domestic market presence and also holds interests in Italy through its subsidiary Fastweb. Swisscom differentiates itself through significant investments in network infrastructure and technology innovation, striving for reliable and comprehensive connectivity solutions in a competitive market.

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.