Romaine Rolland, a French scholar was once quoted as saying: "If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India!"

India is one of the world's largest democratic countries with a little over 1 billion people, and is the second largest populous country after China. India is rich in diversity, both physically and culturally, with 33 languages and 2,000 dialects.

India is the second fastest growing economy in the world, especially in the field of information technology. It is no wonder then that India has become a global platform for growth. In 2005, Cisco® invested $1.2 billion in India—building a $50 million campus in Bangalore—and is committed to continuing its investment in engineering, sales, customer support, business development, IT, and more.

India has a wealth of talent, a cooperative government, a quality education system and partnering capabilities that make India an excellent choice for Cisco. "Cisco's investment in India is not just about money…it's about people, leadership and culture. And I'm committed to make this happen."—Wim Elfrink, Cisco senior vice president, customer advocacy.