Industry recognition from Monitor Daily reflects Cisco Capital as a leader in flexible financing and a key enabler of digital transformation
Global leader in financial innovation and technology lifecycle solutions Cisco Capital has been named ‘Best Company for Financial Innovation 2025’ by leading voice of finance Monitor Daily. The award underscores Cisco Capital’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 by Monitor Daily 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 optimise cash flow and drive growth. By anticipating industry challenges and crafting forward-thinking solutions, Cisco Capital continues to reshape financial strategies for organisations worldwide.
“As the captive financing business within Cisco, our mission is to empower businesses with financial solutions that fuel growth, transformation, and sustainability,” said Nick Small, President, Cisco Capital. “Being recognised 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 fuelled 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.
- Cisco 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, eco-conscious alternatives to businesses.
Additionally, Cisco Capital’s strategic Cisco Green Pay solution enables customers to support circularity and access innovative sustainable technology. In fact, Cisco Green Pay won ‘Best Impact Finance Solution’ at the 2023 Sustainable Finance Awards Summit in Paris.
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 recognised 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.