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This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to implementing core enterprise network technologies, including:
- Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture
- Virtualization
- Infrastructure
- Network assurance
- Security
- Automation
Exam Description
The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0 (ENCOR 350-401) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP® Enterprise, CCIE® Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing core enterprise network technologies including dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security and automation. The course, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.
15% 1.0 Architecture
1.1 Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
1.1.a Enterprise network design such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and Fabric Capacity planning
1.1.b High availability techniques such as redundancy, FHRP, and SSO
1.2 Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment
1.3 Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployments
1.4 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
1.4.a SD-WAN control and data planes elements
1.4.b Traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions
1.5 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
1.5.a SD-Access control and data planes elements
1.5.b Traditional campus interoperating with SD-Access
1.6 Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS
1.6.a QoS components
1.6.b QoS policy
1.7 Differentiate hardware and software switching mechanisms
1.7.a Process and CEF
1.7.b MAC address table and TCAM
1.7.c FIB vs. RIB
10% 2.0 Virtualization
2.1 Describe device virtualization technologies
2.1.a Hypervisor type 1 and 2
2.1.b Virtual machine
2.1.c Virtual switching
2.2 Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
2.2.a VRF
2.2.b GRE and IPsec tunneling
2.3 Describe network virtualization concepts
2.3.a LISP
2.3.b VXLAN
30% 3.0 Infrastructure
3.1 Layer 2
3.1.a Troubleshoot static and dynamic 802.1q trunking protocols
3.1.b Troubleshoot static and dynamic EtherChannels
3.1.c Configure and verify common Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP and MST)
3.2 Layer 3
3.2.a Compare routing concepts of EIGRP and OSPF (advanced distance vector vs. linked state, load balancing, path selection, path operations, metrics)
3.2.b Configure and verify simple OSPF environments, including multiple normal areas, summarization, and filtering (neighbor adjacency, point-to-point and broadcast network types, and passive interface)
3.2.c Configure and verify eBGP between directly connected neighbors (best path selection algorithm and neighbor relationships)
3.3 Wireless
3.3.a Describe Layer 1 concepts, such as RF power, RSSI, SNR, interference noise, band and channels, and wireless client devices capabilities
3.3.b Describe AP modes and antenna types
3.3.c Describe access point discovery and join process (discovery algorithms, WLC selection process)
3.3.d Describe the main principles and use cases for Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming
3.3.e Troubleshoot WLAN configuration and wireless client connectivity issues
3.4 IP Services
3.4.a Describe Network Time Protocol (NTP)
3.4.b Configure and verify NAT/PAT
3.4.c Configure first hop redundancy protocols, such as HSRP and VRRP
3.4.d Describe multicast protocols, such as PIM and IGMP v2/v3
10% 4.0 Network Assurance
4.1 Diagnose network problems using tools such as debugs, conditional debugs, trace route, ping, SNMP, and syslog
4.2 Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for remote logging
4.3 Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow
4.4 Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
4.5 Configure and verify IPSLA
4.6 Describe Cisco DNA Center workflows to apply network configuration, monitoring, and management
4.7 Configure and verify NETCONF and RESTCONF
20% 5.0 Security
5.1 Configure and verify device access control
5.1.a Lines and password protection
5.1.b Authentication and authorization using AAA
5.2 Configure and verify infrastructure security features
5.2.a ACLs
5.2.b CoPP
5.3 Describe REST API security
5.4 Configure and verify wireless security features
5.4.a EAP
5.4.b WebAuth
5.4.c PSK
5.5 Describe the components of network security design
5.5.a Threat defense
5.5.b Endpoint security
5.5.c Next-generation firewall
5.5.d TrustSec, MACsec
5.5.e Network access control with 802.1X, MAB, and WebAuth
15% 6.0 Automation
6.1 Interpret basic Python components and scripts
6.2 Construct valid JSON encoded file
6.3 Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as YANG
6.4 Describe APIs for Cisco DNA Center and vManage
6.5 Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Center and RESTCONF
6.6 Construct EEM applet to automate configuration, troubleshooting, or data collection
6.7 Compare agent vs. agentless orchestration tools, such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and SaltStack
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Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
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http://killexams.com/pass4sure/exam-detail/350-401 Question: 924
Which method displays text directly into the active console with a synchronous EEM applet policy?
A. event manager applet boom
event syslog pattern UP
action 1.0 gets logging directly to console
B. event manager applet boom
event syslog pattern UP
action 1.0 syslog priority direct msg log directly to console
C. event manager applet boom
event syslog pattern UP
action 1.0 puts logging directly to console
D. event manager applet boom
event syslog pattern UP
action 1.0 string logging directly to console Answer: B Question: 925
Which standard access control entry permits from odd-numbered hosts in the 10.0.0.0/24 subnet?
A. Permit 10.0.0.0.0.0.0.1
B. Permit 10.0.0.1.0.0.0.0
C. Permit 10.0.0.1.0.0.0.254
D. Permit 10.0.0.0.255.255.255.254 Answer: C Question: 926
What do Cisco DNA southbound APIs provide?
A. Interface between the controller and the network devices
B. NETCONF API interface for orchestration communication
C. RESful API interface for orchestrator communication
D. Interface between the controller and the consumer Answer: A Question: 927
Which statement about a fabric access point is true?
A. It is in local mode an must be connected directly to the fabric border node.
B. It is in FlexConnect mode and must be connected directly to the fabric border node.
C. It is in local mode an must connected directly to the fabric edge switch.
D. It is in FlexConnect mode and must be connected directly to the fabric edge switch. Answer: C Question: 928
Which two statements about HSRP are true? (Choose two.)
A. Its virtual MAC is 0000.0C07.Acxx.
B. Its multicast virtual MAC is 0000.5E00.01xx.
C. Its default configuration allows for pre-emption.
D. It supports tracking.
E. It supports unique virtual MAC addresses. Answer: AD Question: 929
On which protocol or technology is the fabric data plane based in Cisco SD-Access fabric?
A. LISP
B. IS-IS
C. Cisco TrustSec
D. VXLAN Answer: D Question: 930
Refer to the exhibit.
Which IP address becomes the next active next hop for 192.168.102 0/24 when 192.168.101.2 fails?
A. 192.168.101.18
B. 192.168.101.6
C. 192.168.101.10
D. 192.168.101.14 Answer: A Question: 931
Which HHTP status code is the correct response for a request with an incorrect password applied to a REST API
session?
A. HTTP Status Code 200
B. HTTP Status Code 302
C. HTTP Status Code 401
D. HTTP Status Code: 504 Answer: C Question: 932
A customer has several small branches and wants to deploy a WI-FI solution with local management using CAPWAP.
Which deployment model meets this requirement?
A. Autonomous
B. Mobility express
C. SD-Access wireless
D. Local mode Answer: B Question: 933
IS OSPF, which LAS type is responsible for pointing to the ASBR router?
A. type 1
B. type 2
C. type 3
D. type 4 Answer: D Question: 934 Question: 935
Which statement about VXLAN is true?
A. VXLAN uses TCP 35 the transport protocol over the physical data cento network
B. VXLAN extends the Layer 2 Segment ID field to 24-bits. which allows up to 4094 unique Layer 2 segments over
the same network.
C. VXLAN encapsulates a Layer 2 frame in an IP-UDP header, which allows Layer 2 adjacency across router
boundaries.
D. VXLAN uses the Spanning Tree Protocol for loop prevention. Answer: D Question: 936
What does this EEM applet event accomplish?
"event snmp oid 1.3.6.1.3.7.1.5.1.2.4.2.9 get-type next entry-op g entry-val 75 poll-interval 5"
A. It issues email when the value is greater than 75% for five polling cycles.
B. It reads an SNMP variable, and when the value exceeds 75%, it triggers an action G
D. It presents a SNMP variable that can be interrogated.
E. Upon the value reaching 75%, a SNMP event is generated and sent to the trap server. Answer: B Question: 937
Which task must be performed first to implement BFD in an IS-IS environment?
A. Configure BFD in an interface configuration mode.
B. Disable Cisco Express Forwarding on all interfaces running routing protocols other than IS-I
D. Configure all IS-IS routers as Level 2 devices.
E. Configure BFD under the IS-IS process. Answer: D
Explanation:
Reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/12_0s/feature/guide/fs_bfd.html#wp1131797 Question: 938
Which function does a fabric edge node perform in an SD-Access deployment?
A. Connects the SD-Access fabric to another fabric or external Layer 3 networks
B. Connects endpoints to the fabric and forwards their traffic
C. Provides reachability border nodes in the fabric underlay
D. Encapsulates end-user data traffic into LIS Answer: B
Explanation: Question: 939
Drag and Drop Question
Drag and drop the description from the left onto the correct QoS components on the right. Answer:
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https://killexams.com/exam_list/CiscoCisco Systems's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Cisco Systems CSCO, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CSCO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 36 extraordinary options activities for Cisco Systems. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $579,181, and 19 are calls, amounting to $777,013.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $70.0 for Cisco Systems during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Cisco Systems's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Cisco Systems's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days.
Cisco Systems 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Largest Options Trades Observed:
Symbol
PUT/CALL
Trade Type
Sentiment
Exp. Date
Strike Price
Total Trade Price
Open Interest
Volume
CSCO
CALL
SWEEP
BEARISH
03/15/24
$52.50
$84.8K
20.6K
498
CSCO
CALL
SWEEP
BEARISH
02/16/24
$50.00
$66.5K
5.7K
95
CSCO
PUT
SWEEP
BEARISH
01/19/24
$50.00
$54.2K
25.3K
1.2K
CSCO
CALL
TRADE
BEARISH
06/21/24
$47.50
$48.9K
9.9K
765
CSCO
CALL
TRADE
BEARISH
06/21/24
$47.50
$47.9K
9.9K
184
About Cisco Systems
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 like 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 employees 80,000 employees and sells its products globally.
In light of the latest options history for Cisco Systems, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Where Is Cisco Systems Standing Right Now?
Trading volume stands at 6,246,243, with CSCO's price up by 0.12%, positioned at $50.34.
RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.
Earnings announcement expected in 49 days.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Cisco Systems, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts.
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 01:46:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/23/12/36404011/cisco-systemss-options-a-look-at-what-the-big-money-is-thinkingCisco has a new problem: you take too long to implement its products and stop buying more kitNo result found, try new keyword!As Robbins put it on Cisco's Q1 2024 earnings call: "After three quarters of exceptionally strong product delivery, our customers are now focused on installing and implementing these unprecedented ...Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600en-ustext/htmlhttps://www.msn.com/Key Questions to Ask When Thinking About Implementing a Document Management System
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Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:27:00 -0500en-UStext/htmlhttps://smallbusiness.chron.com/key-questions-ask-thinking-implementing-document-management-system-41691.htmlCisco: One Value Tech Stock Remaining In An Expensive Market
Searching for value in tech in an extended market
Investors searching for value stocks within tech may want to put Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) on their watchlist for a conservative 3-5% upside idea over the coming 4-6 months. The company has struggled to keep pace with the ferocious rally that popular themes within AI, Semiconductors, and Big Tech have benefited from in 2023. As investors start thinking about where pockets of the market may possibly still have de-risked levels, we think investor attention will give Cisco a modest lift in the coming weeks and months - though enthusiasm will be capped due to its single-digit growth profile.
We believe that CSCO's latest bounce off 47.5/share can be durable and that the next target is 51.44-52/share, an area that we believe can be reached within Q1-Q2 2024. Due to a low de-risked valuation, we think that the 45-47/share level is essentially a demand zone where institutional investors will defend the stock in the case of further equity weakness. The mature characteristics of its business model means that the company's beta relative to the S&P 500 will remain low, so this is a low-volatility type of upside idea if markets can remain stable.
Let's discuss their latest business fundamentals and potential catalysts
After Cisco's latest earnings quarter back from November 2023, the Street revised forward EPS estimates lower as management provided softer guidance for the rest of the fiscal year. The company guidance implies a 13% sequential sales decline and the management team lowered their Fiscal 2024 revenue outlook by 5%. This was primarily due to tempered expectations for large enterprises implementing Cisco's equipment before restarting their buying cycle for the next generation of inventory. We believe that the latest stock's correction reflects that the rosy 2023 fiscal results along with its strong backlog may be not have the same easy momentum in 2024.
Behind the Street's contained enthusiasm to permit Cisco a durable recovery is the fact that Cisco previously called for roughly 400 basis points of operating margin compression to around 32%, which is a primary reason behind weaker volumes. Given how high of a weight operating margins play into Wall Street valuation models, it is likely the Sell Side needs to see margins stabilize or see a modest lift before they upgrade the Stock.
As a mature player in enterprise technology, growth rate estimates for Cisco range between 3-5% and this makes the stock a tempered Hold in an environment where other technology companies (especially semiconductors) are growing in the 15-30% top line region.
Of course, Cisco's valuation on both an earnings and EBITDA basis fairly reflects this with a modest 12.8X forward P/E multiple, which is essentially near the trough of its year-to-date valuation range.
Cisco's EBITDA valuation multiple takes the company trading back to historical valuations back near the bear market lows of Summer/Fall 2022.
In terms of its overall business model and evaluation of its outlook, I want to share some helpful statistics to help readers understand Cisco's positioning in the marketplace.
The company currently generates most of its sales from its Secure, Agile Networks segment (51% of FY 2023 sales), followed by Internet of the Future (9%), Collaboration (7%), End-to-End security (7%), and Services (25%) being the remainder.
The growth levers that I believe the buyside are focused on include the Collaboration and the End-to-End Security group segments as Cisco has been heavily investing in these two areas to move away from legacy hardware. The company has done several acquisitions to support the new offerings in this space (such as Spunk). Cybersecurity is a vastly growing field and companies in that category are commanding high valuations. If Cisco can successfully make cybersecurity a larger portion of their forward revenues and EBITDA, the recurring nature of future cash flows will allow the company to eventually hold a higher multiple rather than the 13.5X forward multiple it currently commands. I believe future quarters will shed more light on their ability to compete in that area.
Additional catalysts for Cisco include the WiFi 6 upgrade cycle, 5G core implementations as well as AI network development. The high demand for data center solutions and migration to cloud networking should eventually be a favorable macro landscape for Cisco's fundamental positioning.
Risks, thoughts on Entry & Valuation
With the combination of Cisco's lower relative valuation and lowered 2024 estimates since its last quarter in contrast with its recently increased share buyback program and strong financial cash position (over $26.3 billion in cash), we think Cisco's downside is rather limited (although upside also has limits).
The company is currently a leader in Ethernet Switches with about 45-46% market share. The largest threat that I currently see is that competitors such as Arista Networks which has 11.4% of the market share and Huawei which now has 6% of the market could become formidable forces as latest trends have pointed to market share advances for both firms. In the coming quarters, we will see if Cisco's gross margins - which are often a great indicator for competitive pressures - are impacted by Arista and Huawei's share gains.
If Cisco can defend status quo business performance and maintain low single digit revenue performance over the coming 3 years (currently estimated at a -4% sales decline in FY 2024 but a rebound of 4-5% in FY 2025 and 2026), the stock may drift back to its median historical valuation of 13-14X forward earnings (now 12.8X) in the coming quarters.
In an expensive market in technology, Cisco has been a laggard (rightfully so due to its low growth profile). But the company still commands a long-term top line growth rate in the single digits and given its strong free cash flow generation, I think the stock has about 3-5% upside to revisit the 50-53/share area in the coming 4-6 months.
Once that conservative upside drift target is met, its mature business model will likely make its stock stay range-bound until investors have more clarity in its upcoming earnings reports.
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:30:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4658418-cisco-one-value-tech-stock-remaining-in-expensive-marketCisco: Losing Ground On Both The Networking And Security Fronts
Cisco (CSCO) has exhibited a modest 3.1% average revenue growth and 4.8% average adjusted operating profit growth over the past five years. The company is experiencing a decline in market share within both the networking and security end markets. Consequently, I recommend initiating coverage with a 'Sell' rating and assigning a fair value of $45.
Networking is Losing to Arista
It is evident that Cisco is ceding market share to Arista, with Cisco experiencing low-single-digit growth, whereas Arista (ANET) has achieved double-digit growth over the past few years. The accompanying chart underscores this trend, revealing that Cisco added only 1 million 100/200/400G switch ports compared to Arista's notable 2 million during the same period.
The decline in Cisco's market share can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, a decade ago, as enterprises began migrating their workflows to the cloud, Cisco did not promptly adjust its product strategy to align with the demands of the cloud transition era. Instead, the company maintained its focus on traditional on-premise routers and switching technology, neglecting significant investments in software-defined networking (SDN). SDN-powered switches offer greater suitability for cloud deployment, providing enhanced flexibility and scalability capabilities.
Secondly, a decade ago, Cisco held a dominant position, with traditional networking products generating substantial cash flow and profits. The challenge arose when it became difficult for the company to disrupt its own success and reallocate resources to embrace newly developed technologies.
Lastly, in 2013, Cisco introduced ACI, its premier software-defined networking (SDN) solution for data centers, utilizing the Nexus 9000 series products as spine and leaf switches. While Cisco endeavors to catch up with rivals in providing data center solutions, the company finds itself arriving late to the game. Moreover, Cisco's historical premium pricing is losing favor among enterprises as more budget-friendly options emerge.
Outdated Network Security
Cisco's End-to-End Security business encompasses Cloud and Application Security, Industrial Security, Network Security, and User and Device Security. A decade ago, Cisco's security business thrived as a bundled offering with their networking devices, providing a comprehensive solution for network integration. However, in the current era of cloud computing, their End-to-End Security has become outdated, lagging behind competitors such as Palo Alto (PANW).
In FY23, Cisco's End-to-End Security revenue only experienced a modest growth of 4.3%. It appears that their security products remain hardware-centric, a characteristic ill-suited to the evolving demands of cloud security and comprehensive protection. In contrast, rivals like Palo Alto employ a modular approach, offering multiple modules or subscriptions to counter various internet threats. The accompanying chart illustrates the revenue trends among major cybersecurity companies, highlighting Palo Alto and Fortinet's (FTNT) significant market share gains in latest years. Their success can be attributed to software and module-centric products that align more effectively with the requirements of cloud infrastructure.
For readers seeking a deeper understanding, I recommend referring to my introductory article on Palo Alto Networks.
Splunk Acquisition
Cisco is strategically leveraging M&A to transition a significant portion of their business towards software and services. Noteworthy acquisitions include Splunk, acquired for $28 billion in 2023, IMImobile for $730 million in 2021, ThousandEyes for $1 billion in 2020, and Duo Security for $2.3 billion in 2018.
While the Splunk deal has the potential to enhance Cisco's capabilities in security and observability, it appears that there are limited synergies between Splunk and Cisco. The primary driver behind Cisco's decision to acquire at such a high cost is their struggle with topline growth. Cisco is paying a premium of approximately 30% over Splunk's market price before the deal was announced, with the acquisition price implying over 7x forward revenue.
The accompanying chart illustrates Splunk's revenue growth and adjusted operating margin trend, which is currently standing at around the low-to-mid teens.
Splunk specializes in security data analytics, operating a platform that collects extensive datasets from various sources. However, according to Palo Alto's management, Splunk's solutions may present challenges in promptly investigating cybersecurity incidents. Palo Alto's Security Operations Center (SOC), on the other hand, can seamlessly integrate AI into SOC transformation and automation processes, allowing for faster and more efficient investigation of cyber threats.
It's worth noting that Splunk is actively investing in AI and automation technologies, and its vast datasets remain a key advantage in the cybersecurity space.
In addition, Splunk is endeavoring to expand its presence in the infrastructure observability market. However, as a relatively smaller player in this space, it faces competition from established companies such as Datadog (DDOG) and Dynatrace (DT). It appears that Splunk, entering the field later, may struggle to compete effectively against these specialized players.
According to Datadog's management, Splunk's platform is centralized in security management, presenting a notable difference from Datadog's infrastructure, which operates in real-time. For a more in-depth exploration of observability, I recommend referring to my introductory article on Datadog.
In summary, the potential for synergies between Cisco and Splunk is questionable. This uncertainty arises from the fundamental differences in Splunk's business model, centered around subscription-based solutions, and Cisco's traditional hardware-centric business model.
Isovalent Deal
Cisco announced its acquisition of Isovalent in December. Cisco had previously participated in the startup's Series A funding at the end of 2020. Isovalent, a cloud-native security and networking startup, is expected to enhance Cisco's security capabilities for cloud infrastructure.
Isovalent leverages eBPF and Cilium to gather data sets from both Linux and Windows, integrating with various platforms and applications such as Splunk, Datadog, and Isovalent itself. I believe the acquisition of Isovalent will benefit Splunk's ecosystem. It's important to note that Isovalent, while a small company, faces competition from several alternatives in the market.
Financial Results and Outlook
During Q1 FY24, Cisco achieved a robust 7.6% revenue growth and an impressive 27.6% growth in adjusted net income, reaching the upper end of their guidance range.
Their balance sheet remains strong with $23.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Operating activities generated $2.4 billion in cash, and they returned $2.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
For FY24, revenue guidance is set to be between $53.8 billion and $55 billion, with Non-GAAP earnings per share ranging from $3.87 to $3.93. The guidance suggests one or two quarters of low revenue growth followed by a return to normal growth. The subdued growth in the upcoming quarters is attributed to implementation constraints, with large customers working through elevated product shipments from previous quarters. Essentially, Cisco over-earned in the prior fiscal year. The current full-year guidance implies an approximately -5% revenue growth rate, a reasonable expectation given the over-earning in the preceding fiscal year.
The table below provides an overview of Cisco's historical financials. In summary, they have demonstrated a low growth rate in both topline and bottom-line figures, with an average of 3.1% revenue growth and 4.8% net income growth. Their balance sheet remains robust with a net positive cash position, and their dividend payout and share buyback activities are deemed decent.
Valuation
The revenue growth assumption for FY24 takes into account the near-term headwinds stemming from elevated inventory shipped to their large customers, aligning with their provided guidance. When projecting normalized revenue growth, the model assumes 3% for organic revenue growth and 0.7% for acquisition growth, consistent with their historical average.
Given the sluggish top-line growth, the likelihood of generating significant operating leverage is low. The estimate suggests only a 10 basis points leverage annually.
The model employs a 10% discount rate, assumes a 3% terminal growth rate, and considers a 19% tax rate. Based on these parameters, the calculated fair value is $45 per share.
Key Risks
Weak Growth in Q2 and Q3 FY24: As discussed in their Q1 FY24 earnings call, the management anticipates a challenging Q2 and Q3, attributing it to the elevated inventory shipped to their large customers. I believe the subdued growth in the upcoming quarters is temporary, and their growth rate should resume once these customers have successfully digested their inventories.
Collaboration Business Decline: The collaboration business, contributing over 7% to Cisco's total revenue, faced a decline of 9.4% in FY23 and 5.4% in FY22. Cisco encompasses Meetings, Collaboration Devices, and Contact Center businesses within this segment. The significant rise of Zoom (ZM) has introduced considerable downside risk for Cisco's collaboration business, and I anticipate ongoing pressure on this business segment in the future.
Conclusion
In light of the challenges Cisco is facing in the cloud transition era and the perceived erosion of their competitive advantages, particularly in the realm of on-premise networking, I am initiating a 'Sell' rating. I assign a fair value of $45.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:18:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4659734-cisco-stock-losing-ground-both-networking-and-security-fronts-sellIn Texas, Fort Worth’s Public Wi-Fi Initiative Gets People Online
When Fort Worth, Texas, began delivering more services digitally during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials found that several neighborhoods weren’t fully utilizing the resources because they lacked dependable at-home internet access.
“Some of it is infrastructure. The incumbent service providers didn’t have those types of offerings in those communities,” says Kevin Gunn, the city’s CTO and IT solutions director. “Some of it is financial. When faced with buying food or having internet service, it’s not a tough decision. We started thinking about ways that we could get internet service into those neighborhoods in short order.”
The city’s endeavor to supply public Wi-Fi had its challenges. There were building-related signal transmission issues. And there was the red-tailed hawk’s nest that paused equipment installation until fledglings living there decamped . (The bird is a protected species in the state.)
But by partnering with Cisco, Fort Worth was ultimately able to extend its government enterprise network to provide connectivity to 40,000 residents in the Ash Crescent, Lake Como, Northside, Rosemont and Stop Six neighborhoods via a separate, segmented network.
The network’s Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul infrastructure includes Meraki MR86 outdoor access points and Catalyst switches that have been mounted on towers and streetlight poles, distributing a high-speed signal throughout the neighborhoods, says Gary DePreta, area vice president for state and local government and education at Cisco.
“For a city to dig trenches and provide fiber optics to 40,000 to 50,000 residents, that would be measured in years,” DePreta says. “Because of the urgent need to provide services during the pandemic, time was of the essence. Essentially, that technology provides the data capacity and speeds of fiber-optic cabling, but you can deploy it from a wireless infrastructure.”
The city anticipated that the planning for its public CFW-Neighborhood network would take six months, but the process ultimately lasted nine.
“We’ve got beautiful landscapes and undulating hills and lots of mature trees and other things that interfere with radio signal propagation,” he says. “It was a lot more of a challenge than we anticipated initially.”
Fort Worth worked with radio engineers to determine where to install system elements, placing items out of reach of objects that could interfere with propagation, Gunn says.
“It’s picking the right location to put the two inputs so you get the best signal,” he says. “Some of the facilities we identified initially were places like libraries, which are one-story buildings here in Fort Worth; so, we pivoted to those that had two or more stories.”
A lot of effort went into communication, making people aware and getting them excited about this project in their neighborhoods.”
Kevin Gunn CTO and IT Solutions Director, Fort Worth, Texas
Leading up to the public network’s August 2022 debut, the city sponsored an extensive community outreach effort to ensure that residents understood that their online activity wouldn’t be tracked. Only aggregate usage data is being gathered, Gunn says, to monitor network performance and service quality.
IT department members gave presentations at neighborhood association meetings and other community gatherings; when trucks were sent out to install system components, technicians had postcards with a QR code leading to information about what the vehicles were doing in the area.
“A lot of effort went into communication, making people aware and getting them excited about this project in their neighborhoods,” Gunn says. “That paid dividends once we were finally up and running. We saw users immediately jumping onto the network and becoming advocates for us by doing that.”
Simplicity was a key design goal for the network; the city wanted a solution that would be reliable enough to withstand hot sun, sleet and other local conditions, and one that was easy to deploy, support and use, Gunn says.
“We really haven’t had any ongoing maintenance, other than maybe a storm coming through and misaligning an antenna or having one or two pieces of equipment with a power failure,” Gunn says. “Outside of that, it’s been set it and forget it.”
IT leaders in Fort Worth hope to eventually enable fiber optic connectivity for every address. Until that can be achieved, the current structure allows the city to offer Wi-Fi access in areas where it had been unreliable. And some system elements — such as the Cisco Catalyst switches, which contain additional ports — are helping to position the city for future tech growth.
“We knew this was deploying a significant amount of infrastructure in those neighborhoods,” Gunn says. “That’s now a platform for us to deploy smart streetlight technologies, smart signals at intersections, school crossing beacons and any of the other types of smart city initiatives we might want to pursue.”
Cisco’s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul technology had traditionally been applied in areas such as the transportation sector, DePreta says. Fort Worth’s implementation was the first time the technology had been applied in a major metropolitan area.
DePreta believes the CFW-Neighborhood network could serve as a model for other cities looking to address a pressing connectivity gap before they’re able to fully institute a long-term solution.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:47:00 -0600Erin Breretonentext/htmlhttps://statetechmagazine.com/article/2024/01/texas-fort-worths-public-wi-fi-initiative-gets-people-onlineLeading Using The CHAIN Model—And Avoiding Common Mistakes
Radu Palamariu is MD ofAlcott Global,Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice, co-author of bestselling book “From Source to Sold”
Change is inevitable—that is one of the lessons we learned during disruptions over the past few years. We have seen how adaptable leaders are, many of whom led the charge to Boost their supply chain—to be resilient, among other things. The event may remain a bleak one in history. Still, it did have its silver lining within the supply chain industry: There is more focus on the global supply chain, and transforming it has become one of the biggest priorities for businesses.
And who exactly is leading the charge? None other than supply chain leaders and executives. But what makes a good supply chain leader? What approach should they use to manage their supply chain better?
As I learned while researching for my book, the traits of a successful supply chain leader are collaborative, holistic, adaptable, influential and narrative (CHAIN).
Establishing A Collaborative Mindset
A successful supply chain leader not only manages the organization’s day-to-day operations but also focuses on building relationships and driving a culture of collaboration—collaboration between team members and different departments within the organization. Implementing open and transparent communication helps optimize processes and break silos.
One of the common challenges leaders face when building a culture of collaboration is the complexity of simultaneously managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a common objective running through all groups that make up the supply chain organization of a company spanning across different countries and cultures.
A step I’ve noticed successful leaders take toward a culture of collaboration is ensuring transparency of all operations by using a unified platform of tools and processes integrated via technology. This results in the visibility of supply chain operations and aligns stakeholders with the same source of information. In its raw format, data may be overwhelming; therefore, this step needs to be performed hand in hand with constant communication with the stakeholders to extract the relevant insights that will influence decision-making toward the common objective.
Having A Holistic View Of The Entire Supply Chain
We’ve often fallen into the trap of thinking of the supply chain as individual segments rather than a singular, continuously flowing operation.
To address this, supply chain professionals could consider one question regularly: How do you contribute to the overall customer experience, regardless of the functional responsibilities handled?
By asking this question often, it becomes part of the organization’s culture, and supply chain professionals will naturally adopt a more holistic view of their role. The responses to this question will reveal valuable insights into the supply chain organization’s general understanding of the end-to-end processes impacting the customer experience and, ultimately, the business’s success, such as timeliness, reliability, quality control, sustainability and ethical practices.
Supply chain leaders can leverage these insights to develop actionable plans that facilitate learning how the whole chain works and how each function fits into the value chain.
Maintaining An Adaptable Approach
A successful supply chain leader needs to be adaptable. They should be able to adapt to any situation that may occur in the future and make the changes necessary to make the whole supply chain work smoothly. Being adaptable does not only apply when there are crises; it is also essential when it comes to managing different teams.
Adaptability was one of the key skills supply chain leaders honed during the pandemic years. In the supply chain, adaptability is about reacting to changes and anticipating and leading them. It embodies resilience that can be built into processes, tools and employees’ mindsets.
To anticipate and prepare for future challenges and changes, leaders must cultivate a growth mindset by continuously learning and being up to date with global trends, new technologies and best practices that cross-sector or cross-industry peers have been implementing.
Having An Influential Impact On The Whole Team
Influence goes a step beyond collaboration when working with your team. A leader should be able to inspire and influence their team to join conversations and share their ideas. It is crucial to connect with your team on a meaningful level and clearly communicate the supply chain’s mission in a way that resonates with them.
Due to its complexity, supply chain leaders’ attention might default to problem-solving, data accuracy or fast-paced actions that teams need to be mobilized on.
While urgencies need to be addressed timely for a good customer experience, high-performing teams with accountable individuals happen in environments where employees feel fulfilled and valuable, and their efforts are both appreciated and drive meaningful impact beyond the simple checkbox as “achieved goal.”
In today’s context, supply chain leaders’ success can’t be dissociated from the support of their teams; that’s why leaders need to take intentional steps to connect with their teams and be able to hone skills and mindsets that will support them in this journey. Challenge yourself to respond to the question, “What’s in it for them?” If you can’t answer it, then this could be a sign that you need to create time and opportunities to learn what is in it for them.
Shaping The Supply Chain Narrative
As a supply chain leader, you need to be ready to communicate the relevant insights to the business, the board or the CFO and, in this way, contribute to the company’s success. While it isn’t a different language, supply chain management relies heavily on acronyms and details for its internal operations, which are not the best ways to communicate outside the supply chain organization.
During the pandemic, the supply chain narrative relevant to the C-suite focused on concise insights around resilience and what actionable measures were needed in managing customers’ expectations through disruptions. In years of a downturn, relevant insights revolve around what optimizations could be implemented in operations to minimize cost.
Supply chain leaders may feel like all eyes are on them—and in today’s situation, yes, they are. Using the CHAIN model as a compass, leaders can lead and transform their supply chain into something even more powerful, resilient and capable.
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:45:00 -0600Radu Palamariuentext/htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/01/04/leading-using-the-chain-model-and-avoiding-common-mistakes/New global head of innovation at Kinly
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:31:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20231219cg97466/thinking-about-buying-stock-in-infobird-shopify-cisco-systems-agnc-investment-or-candel-therapeuticsCisco Systems's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Cisco Systems.
Looking at options history for Cisco Systems CSCO we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $157,112 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $183,956.
Predicted Price Range
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $47.5 to $52.5 for Cisco Systems over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Cisco Systems's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Cisco Systems's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $47.5 to $52.5 over the preceding 30 days.
Cisco Systems Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
Symbol
PUT/CALL
Trade Type
Sentiment
Exp. Date
Strike Price
Total Trade Price
Open Interest
Volume
CSCO
PUT
SWEEP
BEARISH
12/15/23
$49.00
$46.5K
166
2.0K
CSCO
PUT
SWEEP
BULLISH
01/17/25
$47.50
$44.8K
5.1K
310
CSCO
CALL
TRADE
BULLISH
03/15/24
$47.50
$41.2K
11.6K
258
CSCO
PUT
TRADE
BEARISH
02/16/24
$50.00
$40.3K
1.7K
307
CSCO
CALL
SWEEP
NEUTRAL
01/19/24
$47.50
$33.1K
21.6K
1.0K
About Cisco Systems
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 like 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 employees 80,000 employees and sells its products globally.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Cisco Systems, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Cisco Systems's Current Market Status
With a trading volume of 13,448,858, the price of CSCO is up by 1.16%, reaching $48.94.
Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.
Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Cisco Systems
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $51.8.
An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Cisco Systems, which currently sits at a price target of $50.
Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DZ Bank lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $50.
An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Cisco Systems, maintaining a target price of $54.
Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Neutral rating on Cisco Systems with a target price of $51.
An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Cisco Systems, maintaining a target price of $54.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Cisco Systems options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.
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