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.
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Cisco acquiring PostPath for $215 million
Cisco is now taking on Microsoft with their latest acquisition.
They are now acquiring PostPath Inc. for $215 million.
With this, they would now be able to provide solutions like e-mail and calendar applications.
PostPath applications compete with Microsoft Exchange solutions for corporate customers.
Cisco would combine their technologies with WebEx video-conferencing product [...]

McAfee acquiring Reconnex
Security software maker McAfee has announced that they are now acquiring data protection appliances and software company Reconnex.
The deal is worth around US$46 million and it would be conducted in a cash transaction.
McAfee expects the deal to be complete by the end of September this year.
They would then integrate Reconnex technologies into their [...]