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Acquisitions 1998 Acquisitions Summary
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 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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