John Chambers Quotes

"We're taking these steps because of the continuing slowdown in the U.S. economy and initial signs of a slowdown expanding to other parts of the world."

"Visibility remains limited, and this should come as no surprise, given that our customers' visibility is limited,"

"I would summarize the quarter as a solid quarter from a revenue and earnings per share perspective and a strong quarter from an orders perspective."

"Security has to happen at the infrastructure."

"While there's always room for improvement, ... we were very pleased with our results in what is a seasonally-challenging quarter."

"Globally, business and government leaders are beginning to dramatically transform their traditional business models into Internet economy business models, ... Customers are increasingly seeking Cisco's expertise to help them through this transformation."

"This is indicative of how quickly CEO caution can put the foot on the brake,"

"Video is emerging as the key strategic application in the service provider triple play bundle of consumer entertainment, communication and online services."

"Q1 was a solid quarter for Cisco, with balanced execution across most of our geographies, market segments and product categories."

"Q1 was a solid quarter for Cisco, with balanced execution across most of our geographies, market segments and product categories,"

"We're taking these steps because of the continuing slowdown in the U.S. economy and initial signs of a slowdown expanding to other parts of the world,"

"It is becoming increasingly clear that the global economy is improving, ... As customers feel more confident to invest, we believe that we are well positioned to provide compelling value as a strategic business adviser and technology partner."

"Globally, business and government leaders are beginning to dramatically transform their traditional business models into Internet economy business models. Customers are increasingly seeking Cisco's expertise to help them through this transformation."

"We also now believe that this slowdown in capital spending could extend beyond two quarters,"

"The Internet economy continues to create unprecedented growth opportunities for people, companies and countries on a global basis."

"Q1 was a solid quarter for Cisco, with balanced execution across most of our geographies, market segments and product categories, ... We are especially pleased with the improving business momentum in the U.S. and Asia Pacific, the strength of our product families and the accelerated growth of the commercial marketplace, which has become our fastest growing customer segment."

"We are pleased to report the 33rd consecutive quarter of revenue and earnings growth. We are especially pleased with the balanced growth rate across almost all countries in both Europe and the Americas."

"China will become the IT (information technology) center of the world. We believe in giving something back and truly becoming a Chinese company."