News Summary:

This prestigious recognition underscores Cisco’s pioneering approach to payment solutions, sustainability initiatives and financial flexibility for businesses.
Cisco Capital creates transformative financial solutions tailored to modern business needs.
The recognition reaffirms Cisco’s role as a leader in flexible financing and a key enabler of digital transformation.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2025 – Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, announced today that Cisco Capital has been named a Best Company in Monitor Daily 2025. This recognition underscores Cisco’s pioneering approach to payment solutions, sustainability initiatives and financial flexibility for businesses worldwide.

“For nearly three decades, Cisco Capital has been redefining how businesses invest in technology,” said Scott Herren, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Cisco. “This recognition is a testament to our relentless commitment to innovation, customer success and enabling businesses to scale and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.”

Driving Innovation and Empowering Businesses

Cisco Capital has been at the forefront of financial product innovation, helping businesses access the latest Cisco technology with flexible financing models designed to optimize cash flow and drive growth. By anticipating industry challenges and crafting forward-thinking solutions, Cisco Capital continues to reshape financial strategies for organizations worldwide.

“Our mission is to empower businesses with financial solutions that fuel growth, transformation and sustainability,” said Nick Small, President, Cisco Capital. “Being recognized as Monitor Daily’s Best Company for 2025 validates our dedication to delivering cutting-edge, flexible and sustainable payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.”

Innovative Solutions That Make a Difference

Cisco Capital’s recognition is fueled by its ability to create transformative financial solutions tailored to modern business needs, including:

Cisco Choice Pay with AI Infrastructure – A hardware-as-a-subscription model providing businesses with cost-effective access to Cisco’s latest AI infrastructure.
Cisco Green Pay – A sustainability-driven payment program promoting circular IT practices and helping businesses achieve their ESG goals.
Lifecycle Pay with Trade-In Incentive – A program allowing customers to seamlessly upgrade technology with up to a 10% replacement incentive on legacy equipment.
HBCU 0% Financing – A dedicated initiative supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities by providing 0% interest financing and deferred payment options for essential technology investments.

Commitment to Sustainability and Financial Flexibility

Beyond financial innovation, Cisco Capital is a pioneer in integrating sustainability into financing. Through Cisco Refresh, the company promotes the circular economy by offering fully warrantied, remanufactured Cisco technology—delivering cost-effective and eco-conscious alternatives to businesses.

Additionally, Cisco Capital’s strategic Cisco Enterprise Agreement Pay initiative enables customers to spread payments over time at no extra cost, reducing financial burdens while ensuring continued access to cutting-edge technology.

Shaping the Future of IT Financing

As businesses navigate rapid technological change, Cisco Capital remains committed to aligning IT investments with business objectives through agile, customer-centric financial solutions. Being recognized as a Monitor Daily Best Company for 2025 reaffirms Cisco Capital’s role as a leader in flexible financing and a key enabler of digital transformation.

For more information about Cisco Capital’s innovative payment solutions, visit www.cisco.com/go/paymentsolutions.

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About Cisco Capital

Payment solutions, applicable lenders and availability of any referenced programs will vary by country. Cisco Capital offers leasing and/or financing in a limited number of countries. Leasing and/or financing may be provided by an independent financing vendor in jurisdictions where Cisco Capital does not offer the applicable leasing and/or financing products. Other restrictions may apply. Cisco Capital reserves the right to change or cancel the foregoing at any time without notice.

In California, loans offered by Cisco Capital will be made or arranged pursuant to California Financing Law.