Cisco Systems
Cisco to buy cyber security solutions provider Sourcefire for $2.7 bn
23 Jul 2013
Cisco Systems Inc, the world’s biggest maker of networking gear, today agreed to buy cyber security solutions provider Sourcefire Inc, for around $2.7 billio
Cisco to buy Israeli mobile network software maker Intucell for $475 mn
24 Jan 2013
Cisco Systems Inc yesterday struck a deal to buy Israeli mobile network management software maker Intucell for about $475 million in order to expand its mobile network management offerings.
Cisco picks up minor stake in Russia’s Parallels
19 Jan 2013
Cisco Systems to eliminate 1,300 jobs
25 Jul 2012
Cisco to buy UK video software firm NDS for $5 bn
16 Mar 2012
NDS develops interactive software that enables cable and satellite operators to deliver video securely to television set-top boxes, PCs, and mobile devices
Cisco in talks to buy NDS for $5 billion: report
15 Mar 2012
SalesCrunch makes audacious $1 bid for Cisco's WebEx
14 Mar 2012
SalesCrunch, a two year-old internet meeting platform, has offerred to buy WebEX from Cisco for $1 plus a 15-per cent stake in itself
Cisco to axe 6,500 jobs; to sell set-top box facility to Foxconn
19 Jul 2011
Cisco Systems yesterday announced that it would reduce costs by $1 billion and cut 6,500 jobs or approximately 9 per cent of its total workforce, in a restructuring aimed at reviving its sagging business
Cisco appoints Sanjay Rohatgi as sales head, service provider business for India and SAARC
18 May 2011
Cisco reported to call on Skype for deal talks
31 Aug 2010
Cisco, the $40-billion turnover networking giant, is reportedly looking to buy Skype for around $5 billion, before the voice-over-IP service provider goes ahead with its plans of going public this year
Cisco to help create Silicon Valley in Russia with $1-billion investment
25 Jun 2010
Networking giant Cisco yesterday pledged to invest $1-billion in Russia over the next decade in order to help the country establish a technology hub outside Moscow.
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