Cisco Systems acquisitions
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Cisco Systems has acquired the companies listed below. Dates given are related to the time the acquisition was announced, not the date when the deal closed.
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[edit] 2006
- November 13, Greenfield Networks, developer of semiconductors designed to improve Ethernet packet processing for the so-called metro Ethernet market.
- October 25, Orative, developer of solutions that extend Cisco's Unified Communications system to mobile devices.
- October 10, Ashley Laurent (selected assets), provider of software for the embedded service provider gateway market; Cisco will use to improve Linksys' DSL gateway offerings.
- August 21, Arroyo Video Solutions, software designed to help cable operators and phone companies deliver a more flexible video-on-demand service.
- August 10, Nuova Systems, technologies for the data center. $50M funding commitment for an 80% ownership; will become a majority-owned subsidiary of Cisco.
- July 6, Meetinghouse, provides 802.1X-based security software that allows enterprise customers to restrict access to networked resources through both wired and wireless media.
- June 9, Audium, technologies that allow interactive voice response (IVR) systems to work together to power voice applications in an enterprise, carrier or service bureau environment.
- June 9, Metreos, software enabling rapid development and automated management of applications that converge voice with enterprise applications and data.
- March 7, SyPixx Networks, provides network-centric video surveillance software and hardware.
[edit] 2005
- November 29, Cybertrust (selected assets); a security intelligence information service, known as Intellishield Alert Manager.
- November 18, Scientific-Atlanta a digital cable television equipment manufacturer.
- September 30, Nemo Systems, a fabless semiconductor company that develops memory chips for network systems.
- July 26, Sheer Networks, intelligent network and service management products
- July 22, KISS Technology (by Linksys), technology provider for networked entertainment devices
- June 27, Netsift, high-speed packet processing solutions
- June 14, M.I. Secure Corporation, security and VPN solutions
- May 26, FineGround Networks, network appliances that accelerate, secure, and monitor application delivery
- May 23, Vihana, Semiconductor solutions
- April 27, Sipura Technology (by Linksys), Voice over IP specialist
- April 14, Topspin Communications, Server Fabric Switches
- January 12, Airespace, Wireless LAN solutions
[edit] 2004
- December 20, Protego Networks, network security software
- December 9, BCN Systems, flexible routing software
- November 17, Jahi Networks, Network Management appliances
- October 21, Perfigo, Network Access Control
- September 13, dynamicsoft, SIP software
- September 9, NetSolve, IT infrastructure management
- August 23, P-Cube, IP service control platforms
- July 8, Parc Technologies, traffic engineering solutions and software for routing optimization.
- June 29, Actona Technologies, Storage networking solutions
- June 17, Procket Networks, router silicon expertise
- March 22, Riverhead Networks, Distributed Denial of Service attack software
- March 12, Twingo Systems, desktop security with SSL and VPNs
[edit] 2003
- November 12, Latitude Communications, audio and web conferencing
- March 20, Linksys Group, Consumer/SOHO access devices
- March 19, SignalWorks, Echo Cancelling software
- January 24, Okena, Intrusion Detection software
[edit] 2002
- October 22, Psionic Software Inc, Intrusion Detection System
- August 20, Andiamo Systems, Storage switching systems
- July 25, AYR Networks, Distributed networking software
- May 1, Navarro Networks, Ethernet ASIC design house
- May 1, Hammerhead Networks, Networking software design house
[edit] 2001
- July 27, Allegro Systems, VPN acceleration
- July 11, AuroraNetics, RPR chipset company
[edit] 2000
- December 14, ExiO Communications, In-building CDMA wireless
- November 13, Radiata Inc, 802.11a wireless
- November 10, Active Voice, Unified communication software
- October 20, CAIS Software, Multi-unit building software
- September 28, Vovida Networks, Voice over IP software
- September 28, IPCell Technologies, Software for integrated VoIP
- August 31, PixStream, Hardware and software for video
- August 1, IPmobile, 3G Wireless software
- July 27, NuSpeed Internet Systems, iSCSI solutions
- July 25, Komodo Technology, VoIP devices
- July 7, Netiverse, Content aware switches
- June 5, HyNEX, ATM + IP Access devices
- May 12, Qeyton Systems, Stockholm, Sweden metro DWDM systems
- May 5, Arrowpoint Communications, Content aware switches
- April 12, Seagull Semiconductor, Terabit switch semiconductors
- April 11, PentaCom, Pre-standard RPR switches
- March 29, SightPath, Appliances for content delivery
- March 16, infoGear Technology, Info Appliance management software
- March 16, JetCell, In-building wireless telephony
- March 1, Alantech Technologies, San Jose, California Network management software
- February 16, Growth Networks, Switch fabric chipsets
- January 19, Altiga Networks, Integrated VPN solutions
- January 19, Compatible Systems, Service provider VPN solutions
[edit] 1999
- December 20, Pirelli Optical Systems, DWDM equipment
- December 17, Internet Engineering Group, Optical networking software
- December 16, Worldwide Data Systems, Consulting and engineering services
- November 11, V-Bits, Video processing systems
- November 9, Aironet Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN products
- October 26, Tasmania Network Systems, Web caching software
- September 22, Webline Communications, Contact management software
- September 15, Cocom, Cable modems
- August 26, Monterey Networks, Optical transport products
- August 18, MaxComm Technologies, Voice over DSL
- June 29, StratumOne Communications, OC-192 chipsets
- June 17, TransMedia Communications, Media Gateway products
- April 28, Amteva Technologies, Unified IP communications software
- April 13, GeoTel Communications, Nework based call routing software
- April 8, Sentient Networks, Voice over ATM systems
- April 8 Fibex Systems, Integrated Access Digital Loop Carrier
[edit] 1998
- December 2, Pipelinks, Data oriented SONET ADMs
- October 14, Selsius Systems, IP telephony solutions
- September 15, Clarity Wireless, Last mile wireless solutions
- August 21, American Internet, IP address manangement software
- July 28, Summa Four, Programmable switches
- May 4, CLASS Data Systems, Policy based Networking Solutions
- March 11, Precept Software, IP television products
- March 11, NetSpeed, DSL CPE equipment
- February 18, WheelGroup, security software
[edit] 1997
- December 22, LightSpeed International, Voice over ATM products
- July 28, Integrated Network, (Dagaz business line) New Jersey DSLAMs
- June 24, Ardent Communications, San Jose, California Multiservice access products
- June 24, Global Internet Software Group, Firewall software
- June 9, Skystone Systems, Ottawa, Ontario SONET products
- March 26 Telesend, DSL channel units
[edit] 1996
- December, Metaplex, SNA to IP migration
- October 14, Netsys Technologies, Network simulation
- September 3, Granite Systems, Gigabit Ethernet Networking
- August 6, Nashoba Networks, Token Ring switches
- July 22, Telebit (MICA products), Cupertino, California, OFDM/DMT modem technology
- April 22, StrataCom, San Jose, California ATM based network systems
- January 23, TGV Software, Internet software maker
[edit] 1995
- September 27, Grand Junction Networks, Fast Ethernet switches
- September 6, Internet Junction, Internet gateway software
- August 10, Combinet, ISDN remote access
[edit] 1994
- December 8, LightStream, Enterprise ATM switches
- July 12, Newport Systems Solutions, Software based routers
[edit] 1993
- September 21, Crescendo Communications, LAN Switches
