Pipelinks,
Inc.
December 2, 1998 - PipeLinks is
a pioneer in SONET/SDH routers capable of simultaneously transporting
circuit-based traffic and routing IP (Internet Protocol) traffic.
This acquisition is intended to enable Cisco's service provider
customers to transition to the New World while utilizing their
existing SONET/SDH (synchronous optical network/synchronous
digital hierarchy) infrastructure. Using Cisco's IOS® software
as a foundation, this technology is expected to allow service
providers to offer new services such as managed Internet access
and native LAN services over an existing TDM infrastructure.
Market Opportunity: ISR Products |
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 Selsius
Systems, Inc.
October 14, 1998 - Selsius is a leading supplier
of network PBX systems for high-quality telephony over IP networks.
Selsius' technology will enable Cisco to accelerate the transition
from conventional, proprietary circuit-switched PBXs to multi-service,
open LAN systems capable of enabling the next step in data/voice
integration.
Market Opportunity: IP
Telephony solutions |
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 Clarity
Wireless Corporation
September 15, 1998 - Clarity is a leading developer
of wireless communication technology for computer networking
and Internet service markets. This acquisition provides Cisco
with fixed wireless technology, which complements Cisco's current
last mile solutions including dial, xDSL, and cable.
Market Opportunity: Last Mile Wireless Technology |
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 American
Internet Corporation
August 21, 1998 - AIC is a leading provider
of software solutions for IP address management and Internet
access. Building upon an existing original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) agreement with Cisco, the acquisition enables Cisco to
extend American Internet's technology into other areas including
the service provider line of business.
Market Opportunity: Cisco
Network Registrar |
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 Summa
Four, Inc.
July 28, 1998 - Summa Four is a leading provider
of programmable switches. Summa Four's open standards-based
programmable switches will enable Cisco to offer value-added
telephony applications to new and existing service providers
as well as extending these services to a voice-over-IP (Internet
Protocol) infrastructure.
Market Opportunity: Programmable
Switches |
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 CLASS
Data Systems
May 4, 1998 - CLASS Data's products give network
managers the ability to allocate network resources according
to company policies and priorities. Such control capabilities
mean business-critical applications are assured timely, high-quality
network transport.
Market Opportunity: Policy-based
Networking Solutions |
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 Precept
Software, Inc.
March 11, 1998 - Cisco Systems, Inc. signed
a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Precept Software,
Inc. of Palo Alto, California. Precept is a leading multimedia
networking software company. The acquisition complements Cisco's
strategy of developing networking solutions that integrate voice,
data and video traffic. Precept's IP/TV product is a client/server
application that sends live or pre-recorded digital video and
audio to a large number of users over any IP-based local- or
wide-area network.
Market Opportunity: IP/TV |
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|
 NetSpeed,
Inc.
March 11, 1998 - NetSpeed’s product suite adds
customer premise equipment, central office products and broadband
remote access to Cisco’s DSL product portfolio. Its DSL products
are deployed in production carrier networks including Cincinnati
Bell, Telus and US WEST. NetSpeed’s DSL product line for North
America complements Cisco’s 1997 acquisition of DSL solutions
from the Dagaz business of Integrated Network Corporation targeted
at international markets.
Market Opportunity: 605 Personal PCI ADSL Modem, 675
SOHO/Telecommuter |
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 WheelGroup
Corporation
February 18, 1998 - WheelGroup's software technology
will extend Cisco’s leadership in end-to-end network security
solutions and help create a more secure environment for Cisco
customers to do business on the Internet. WheelGroup is a leader
in intrusion detection and security scanning software products.
Its technology delivers a 'radar-like' intrusion detection system
that operates with network routers and switches as real-time
'sensors' to identify and respond to unauthorized intrusions
and hackers. WheelGroup’s scanning technology identifies network
security gaps throughout the enterprise and offers solutions
for closing them. Cisco will refer to this new class of detection
and scanning technology as "active audit".
Market Opportunity: NetSonar,
NetRanger |
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