On March 18, 2014, CISCO China formally headquartered in Hangzhou. This was the first time one of the world's top 500 enterprises had decided to situate its Chinese headquarters in Hangzhou or in Zhejiang province.

Cisco systems, Inc. is a world-renowned Internet giant recognized as the leading provider of global internet solutions. Cisco products have been the foundation of Internet access and use for hundreds of thousands of companies, universities, enterprises and government departments around the world. The company has served the telecommunications, finance, service and retail industries as well as government departments, education institutions, and similar large organizations.

CISCO chose to set up its China headquarters in the Shangcheng district of Hangzhou mainly because of its superior investment environment, competitive location and talents advantages.