Cisco now acquiring ScanSafe
ScanSafe has become the latest acquisition by Cisco Systems.
This deal is worth around $183 million.
Cisco said that this acquisition would further boost their range of products and services.
ScanSafe provide solutions which are delivered through a software-as-a-service model.
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Cisco acquiring Starent Networks for USD 2.9 billion
Cisco is on an acquisition spree! They are now acquiring Starent Networks for around USD 2.9 billion.
Starent Networks specializes in developing products that enable mobile companies to delivery large amount of data to mobile devices.
Cisco representative Ned Hooper spoke about this deal: “We have had [...]
Cisco Systems to acquire Tandberg
Tandberg is the latest acquisition being planned by Cisco Systems.
Tandberg specializes in manufacturing video conferencing equipments.
The deal is worth around USD 3 billion.
The company spoke about this deal: “Tandberg’s board of directors has unanimously decided to recommend to its shareholders to accept the Offer.”
market analysts believe that this [...]
Why I Want Cisco TelePresence video contest
Cisco has announced the launch of a new contest named Why I Want Cisco TelePresence.
This contest has been launched to generate some excitement about the company’s TelePresence services.
They are inviting users around the world to submit their videos highlighting the potential uses and applications of Cisco TelePresence services. [...]
Cisco Systems cut jobs at their headquarters
Cisco Systems has announced a job cut at their headquarters and at some other locations.
The company said that with these job cuts they have reached closed to their goal of reducing their workforce by around 2000 employees.
Cisco said that the long term goal is to cut costs to [...]
Tidal Software acquired by Cisco Systems
Tidal Software is the latest company which has now been acquired by networking industry giant Cisco Systems.
The deal is worth around USD 105 million.
Cisco said that this deal would enable them to create more efficient data storage networks.
Cisco would be paying for this acquisition deal through cash and [...]
Pure Digital Technologies acquired by Cisco
Cisco has announced that they are acquiring digital camcorder-maker Pure Digital Technologies.
The deal is worth $590 million in stock.
With this, Cisco is aiming to further boost their presence in the consumer products market.
The deal would also see Cisco paying up to $15 million in retention-based incentives [...]
Cisco takes on Google and Microsoft with WebEx Connect
Cisco Systems has announced the launch of their online tools which are designed to enable customers to create virtual workrooms for online collaboration.
The company has unveiled their WebEx Connect suite which comes with features like instant messaging and web conferencing linked with business software, blogs and Wikis.
Cisco [...]
Coke, IBM and Microsoft are the most valuable brands in the world
Interbrand, a global brand management firm has released their latest annual Global Brand List.
Coke has topped the charts once again. However there is a new player on the second spot.
IBM has displaced Microsoft to take that spot. Microsoft comes third.
As per the list, [...]
Cisco Systems acquiring Jabber
Networking industry giant Cisco has announced that they are now acquiring privately held Jabber.
Jabber specializes in developing instant messaging solutions.
Cisco would be using technologies acquired from Jabber to enhance their own Internet-based communications products.
The two companies did not reveal the financial aspects of this deal.
Doug Dennerline, senior vice president of Cisco’s Collaboration [...]
