 SAN JOSE, Calif. and TEWKSBURY, Mass. October 13, 2009 – Cisco and Starent Networks today announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire Starent Networks. Starent Networks is a leading supplier of IP-based mobile infrastructure solutions targeting mobile and converged carriers. The Mobile Internet is at an inflection point as IP-enabled Smartphones and other connected mobile devices gain rapid acceptance. Service Providers have been actively investing in this market as global mobile data traffic is expected to more than double every year through 2013, according to the Cisco Visual Networking Index.
Featured ContentFrequently Asked QuestionsQ. Why is Cisco acquiring Starent?
A: Mobility is a strategic focus area for Cisco and one of the fastest growth segment for our SP customers. Cisco is acquiring Starent in order to expand our presence in the mobility market while adding resources to more quickly deliver solutions for our customers. In addition, this acquisition brings new products to our portfolio — SGSN, MME — which are critical to the deployment of 3G and 4G networks. Together Cisco and Starent intend to drive innovation during this market transition and help customers provide unique and differentiated services that drive ARPU expansion.
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Q. Who should Starent customers contact about Starent sales and services?
A: Between now and when the acquisition closes Starent and Cisco will continue to operate as separate companies. Existing Starent customers should continue their established relationships with Starent for sales and services using the same phone numbers and email addresses.
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Q. Will Cisco continue to support all of Starent’s existing products?
A: Starent will continue to offer and support Starent’s products between announce and close and post-close. Over time, Cisco expects to develop complementary service and support offerings to align and complement Starent technology and take advantage of Cisco’s award winning, global service and support offerings and global channel footprint.
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Q. What can customers expect with regard to their previous support contracts with Starent?
A: Upon closing, Cisco will continue to honor existing services and support commitments made to Starent customers and partners through the Starent service team. Cisco will communicate any migration plans to Cisco support when they are available after the acquisition closes.
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