Feed Editor 20 Jan 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html Corporate Development RSS Feed en Tue, 20 Jan 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1197337 Acquisition enhances Cisco's software-as-a-service offerings with energy management for enterprise networks and data center infrastructures. Wed, 29 May 2013 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1197337 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1196947 The acquisition will enable a comprehensive small-cell solution for service providers that supports the transition to next-generation radio access networks. Thurs, 24 May 2013 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1196947 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1166509 Acquisition further strengthens Cisco's mobility strategy to enable more intelligent mobile internet networks for service providers. Wed, 03 April 2013 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1166509 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-announces-intent-to-acquire-solvedirect/ SolveDirect's capabilities will enable Cisco to extend our portfolio of smart and connected IT services to our global ecosystem of customers, partners and resellers. Mon, 25 March 2013 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-announces-intent-to-acquire-solvedirect/ http://blogs.cisco.com/news/ma-taking-action-when-it-matters-most/ Hilton Romanski explains how our recent acquisitions activity—14 in 2012—supports our company strategy and maps to market opportunities in Video, Mobility, Data Center, and more. Wed, 20 March 2013 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/ma-taking-action-when-it-matters-most/ http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1146679 Acquisition enhances Cisco's commitment to global service providers by adding a critical network intelligence layer to manage and optimize spectrum, coverage, capacity and quality of the mobile experience. Mon, 25 February 2013 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1146679 http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=99404 Cognitive Security is focused on taking cutting edge research in the field of network security and applying artificial intelligence techniques to detect advanced cyber threats. Tues, 29 January 2013 http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=99404 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1129887 BroadHop is a provider of next-generation policy control and service management technology for carrier networks worldwide. Wed, 23 January 2013 http://newsroom.cisco.com/release/1129887 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-announces-intent-toacquire-broadhop/ BroadHop is a provider of next-generation policy control and service management technology for carrier networks worldwide. Tues, 18 December 2012 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-announces-intent-toacquire-broadhop/ http://shar.es/hsby2 The acquisition further strengthens Cisco's ability to lead the evolution in service provider networking. Mon, 17 December 2012 http://shar.es/hsby2 http://shar.es/hsbbS Acquisition extends Cisco's data center portfolio with software that enables management of converged infrastructure solutions. Mon, 10 December 2012 http://shar.es/hsbbS http://shar.es/6t1Wb The acquisition further strengthens Cisco's ability to lead the evolution in service provider networking. Thurs, 29 November 2012 http://shar.es/6t1Wb http://shar.es/G9rLe Acquisition accelerates Cisco's evolution toward software-centric solutions; expands cloud-based network offerings to new markets. Sun, 18 November 2012 http://shar.es/G9rLe http://shar.es/Gw3PF Acquisition extends Cisco's data center portfolio with software that enables management of converged infrastructure solutions. Thurs, 15 November 2012 http://shar.es/Gw3PF http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-vcider/ vCider has expertise in the development of virtual network overlay technology for secure data center infrastructure. Thurs, 04 October 2012 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-vcider/ http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-thinksmart-technologies/ ThinkSmart Technologies is a software company that delivers location data analysis using Wi-Fi technology. Wed, 26 September 2012 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-thinksmart-technologies/ http://shar.es/vp91s Expanded video portfolio to accelerate Cisco Videoscape, enabling service providers and media companies to provide next generation entertainment experiences. Tues, 31 July 2012 http://shar.es/vp91s http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-virtuata/ Virtuata provides innovative capabilities for securing virtual machine level information in data centers and cloud environments. Mon, 16 July 2012 http://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-acquires-virtuata/ http://shar.es/2vg3e Acquisition reinforces Cisco's commitment to intelligent networking by providing customers with enhanced, real-time data analytics. Thurs, 03 May 2012 http://shar.es/2vg3e http://shar.es/2vfFn Cisco and ClearAccess' combined network management and software capabilities will enable service providers to better deliver, manage and monetize their services. Tues, 01 May 2012 http://shar.es/2vfFn http://shar.es/pE7BA Acquisition enhances Cisco's network management capabilities, enabling service providers to better deliver, manage and monetize their services. Wed, 28 March 2012 http://shar.es/pE7BA http://shar.es/pE7zH The acquisition will allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the next generation of optical connectivity. Mon, 19 March 2012 http://shar.es/pE7zH http://shar.es/pofeg Acquisition of NDS Will Expand Cisco's Ability to Transform How Service Providers and Media Companies Worldwide Deliver Next-Generation Video Experiences to Subscribers. Thur, 15 March 2012 http://shar.es/pofeg http://shar.es/gujs6 Acquisition of Innovative Optical Interconnect Technology Advances Cisco's Commitment to Enable Global Service Providers to Build Next-Generation Internet. Fri, 24 February 2012 http://shar.es/gujs6 http://shar.es/guj8t With the close of the acquisition, BNI Video employees join Cisco's Service Provider Video Technology Group. Mon, 14 November 2011 http://shar.es/guj8t http://shar.es/bcgBL BNI Video supplies service providers with two major video products that offer video back-office and content delivery network (CDN) analytic capabilities. Thurs, 20 October 2011 http://shar.es/bcgBL http://shar.es/bcgFZ Versly integrates collaboration capabilities via a plug-in into Microsoft Office applications, simplifying the way people work by enabling more effective collaboration around content. Mon, 29 August 2011 http://shar.es/bcgFZ http://shar.es/bcgy7 Acquisition Designed to Allow Cisco to Enable Service Providers to Generate New Revenue Opportunities. Sun, 21 August 2011 http://shar.es/bcgy7 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_041511.html newScale allows commercial and enterprise customers to initiate the provisioning of their own systems and infrastructure on an as-needed basis. Fri, 15 April 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_041511.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_032911.html newScale allows commercial and enterprise customers to initiate the provisioning of their own systems and infrastructure on an as-needed basis. Tues, 29 March 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_032911.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_031411b.html Inlet strengthens the capabilities of Cisco's Videoscape TV platform, allowing service and content providers to deliver compelling video experiences to any device over any Internet Protocol network. Mon, 14 March 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_031411b.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_030211.html Pari Networks' technology will integrate into Cisco's smart services and help accelerate the ability of Cisco and its partners to manage the health and stability of customer networks. Wed, 02 March 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_030211.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_020411.html Cisco and Inlet Technologies will enable service providers and content owners to provide an enhanced consumer experience by delivering video to any device over any IP network. Fri, 01 February 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_020411.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_012611.html Pari Networks is a leading provider of network configuration and change management (NCCM) and compliance management solutions that will complement Cisco's smart service capabilities. Wed, 26 January 2011 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/corp_012611.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_121310.html LineSider enhances Cisco's ability to rapidly provision network services. Mon, 13 December 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_121310.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_120110.html LineSider is a leading provider of network management software that helps customers build the network services necessary to securely create and deploy cloud computing infrastructure. Wed, 01 December 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_120110.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_092310.html ExtendMedia enables Cisco to help service providers deliver multi-screen offerings as the market transitions to IP video. Thurs, 23 September 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_092310.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_092010.html Arch Rock is a pioneer in Internet Protocol-based wireless network technology for smart-grid applications. Mon, 20 September 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_092010.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_090210.html Arch Rock is a pioneer in Internet Protocol-based wireless network technology for smart-grid applications. Thurs, 02 September 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_090210.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_082610.html ExtendMedia is a leading provider of software-based Content Management Systems that manage the entire lifecycle of video content through monetization for pay media and ad-supported business models. Thurs, 26 August 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_082610.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_071610.html Cisco today announced it has completed its acquisition of privately-held CoreOptics Inc., a designer of digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for high-speed optical networking applications. Fri, 16 July 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_071610.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_060210.html MOTO's talent base will complement Cisco's and enable Cisco to rapidly enhance its consumer product development road map. Wed, 02 June 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_060210.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_052010.html Acquisition reinforces Cisco's commitment to deliver high-speed networking and enable Service Providers to meet growing network demands. Thurs, 20 May 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_052010.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_051810.html Cisco today announced its intent to acquire privately held MOTO Development Group, a design consulting firm that develops products and product strategies for the consumer industry. Tues, 18 May 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_051810.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_050510b.html DVN is a market and technology leader in digital cable solutions and shares Cisco's vision of a high-performance, scalable and services-rich cable interactive platform extending into every home. Wed, 05 May 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_050510b.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_041910.html The close of this transaction, and the consequent creation of an extensive combined product portfolio, accelerates Cisco's vision of changing the way people communicate and collaborate by delivering simple, unique and interoperable collaboration experiences. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_041910.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_032910.html EU Approval Conditional Upon Appointment of Monitoring Trustee. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_032910.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_020810.html The companies reiterated previously announced plans to form a Cisco TelePresence Technology Group that will retain and build on product lines from both companies once the transaction closes. Tues, 09 Feb 2010 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_020810.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_121809.html Cisco today announced it has completed its acquisition of Starent Networks, a leading supplier of Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile infrastructure solutions targeting mobile and converged carriers. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_121809.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_121609.html With the receipt of this clearance, Cisco has now satisfied the regulatory approval requirements under the merger agreement to complete the acquisition of Starent Networks. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_121609.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_120709b.html ScanSafe is a market leader of software-as-a-service (SaaS) Web security solutions. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_120709b.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_110209.html Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the set-top box business of DVN (Holdings) Limited, (SEHK: 0500). Listed in Hong Kong with major operations in China, DVN is a market and technology leader in digital cable solutions in China and shares Cisco's vision of a high-performance, scalable and services-rich cable interactive platform extending into every home. Tues, 02 Nov 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_110209.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_102709.html Will Broaden Existing On-Premise Web Security Offering and Expand Cloud-Based Service Opportunities. Tues, 27 Oct 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_102709.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_101309.html Acquisition of Starent Networks expands Cisco's mobile internet offerings for Service Providers. Thurs, 13 Oct 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_101309.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_093009.html Acquisition of TANDBERG to Expand Cisco's Collaboration Offering and Enable Customers to Transform How They Do Business Globally. Thurs, 01 Oct 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_093009.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/ts_062209b.html While many corporations cut back their seed money for startups, Cisco continues to invest in promising companies in 2009. Tue, 23 June 2009 http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/ts_062209b.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_052109.html The acquisition of Pure Digital is key to Cisco's strategy to expand its momentum in the media-enabled home and capture the consumer market transition to visual networking. Thur, 21 May 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_052009.html Cisco today announced it has completed its purchase of Tidal Software, the creator of intelligent application management and automation solutions. Thur, 20 May 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_040909.html Tidal Software is the creator of intelligent application management and automation solutions that will advance Cisco's data center strategy by enhancing product and service delivery offerings. Thur, 9 Apr 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/corp_031909.html Cisco today announced its intent to acquire privately held Pure Digital Technologies Inc., creator of the best-selling Flip Video brand. Tue, 19 Mar 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/99/midas09_Ned-Hooper_RFDE.html Cisco's acquisitions and venture investment boss racked up two big exits last year: PA Semiconductor and address book manager Plaxo for $175 million. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac49/ac0/ac1/ac259/richardszeta.html Richards-Zeta Building Intelligence, Inc. is a leading provider of intelligent middleware technology that enables businesses to integrate building infrastructure and information technology (IT) applications over a common Internet Protocol (IP) network, resulting in improved efficiencies, greater energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/cisco-funds-xobni-the-outlook-search-tool/ Cisco Systems, which has been expanding its workplace collaboration tools, has taken an interest in Xobni, the Microsoft Outlook plug-in for people who are drowning in e-mail. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2008/12/two_kinds_of_integration.php Cisco Systems Inc. does deals at a pace few companies can match: five so far in 2008 and more than 125 since 1993. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html http://www.livemint.com/2008/11/10222137/Cisco-VC-looks-to-invest-in-we.html Valuations being sought by tech start-ups in a global economy seized by a liquidity crunch are becoming "rational and realistic", says computer networking gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/corporate_development/index.html