Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is a global leader in digital communications technology, specializing in networking, security, collaboration, and observability solutions. While primarily a technology conglomerate, Cisco maintains a dedicated 'Connected Life Sciences' and 'Healthcare' business unit that provides the digital backbone for pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology manufacturing, and clinical trial operations. Their solutions focus on securing data transmission, enabling remote clinical collaboration, and optimizing smart manufacturing facilities through the Internet of Things (IoT). In the pharmaceutical sector, Cisco operates as a mission-critical infrastructure provider. Its 'Medical-Grade Network' (MGN) and 'Identity Services Engine' (ISE) are used by major pharmaceutical firms to maintain regulatory compliance (such as GxP and HIPAA) and protect intellectual property across global supply chains. The company is increasingly pivoting toward AI-driven networking to help life sciences organizations manage the massive data loads generated by genomic sequencing and high-throughput screening.