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Cisco is the enterprise and telecom networking leader, but the company's expansion into new markets such as telepresence, collaboration, video conferencing and consumer electronics may be more notable. Cisco reloads well in an economic downturn, makes smart acquisitions such as Pure Digital, WebEx and Tandberg, and plots a long-term strategic vision well.
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Cisco buying BroadHop for its policy management technology
While there are reports of plans to sell off the Linksys units, Cisco is busy making more acquisitions.
Cisco plans to sell router division: report
According to reports, Cisco is seeking out a buyer for its router division, Linksys.
Cisco: Most of Gen-Y regard smartphones as 'extra appendage'
Admittedly, most IT departments know that Gen Y doesn't follow the rules all of the time, but a Cisco report argues that they don't realize how prevalent it is.
Cisco's mid-term growth strategy betting on IT software, security
Cisco's John Chambers is expected to announce a new vision for the company as the world goes more mobile.
Cisco calls on partners to evolve APAC services
Networking giant believes the region's key mega IT trends will spur demand for services, and it will be "win-win" for partners to steer business models to drive profitability.
Cisco tweaks partner programs to drive APAC reach
Networking giant eyes better efficiency and growth with consolidated and less complicated rebate program, and by opening up access to "smart" services and analytics.
Cisco: We love opportunities from GDP slowdown
As its rivals may look to cut back amid the economic downturn, the U.S. networking giant sees this as an opportunity to gain market share in Asia-Pacific by raising customer mindshare and unlocking potential of partners.
Networking prowess key to tapping 'mega upgrading cycle'
Channel partners will need to deepen their expertise in this area, which is the common underlying thread for many trends expected in 2013.
Cisco buys network traffic software firm Cariden Tech for $141m
Cisco continues its spending spree as it buys a privately-held networking firm, which specializes in developing software for network traffic management.
China data security 'non-existent' in eyes of US firms
While Chinese IT vendors such as Huawei and ZTE face barrriers expanding their presence in the U.S., vendors from the world's largest economy such as Cisco Systems have succeeded in establishing theirs across China.
Cisco buys Meraki for $1.2 billion: 5 reasons the deal makes sense
Cisco's acquisition of Meraki was deemed pricey by analysts, but the deal could give the networking giant some strategic technologies and market position.
Cisco to acquire Meraki for US$1.2 billion
Cisco will buy cloud infrastructure company Meraki for US$1.2 billion
Cisco upgrades AnyConnect to support Android 4.0 and higher
UPDATED: Cisco could have more Android users on its hands as it upgrades its AnyConnect VPN client for Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.
Cisco tackling location-based analytics with AT&T, Qualcomm
Cisco integrates a recent acquisition's services to churn out a new location-based analytics platform touted to be ideal for public places such as airports and museums.
Cisco buys Cloupia for $125 million, bolsters cloud management tools
Cloupia's software will enhance Cisco's unified dashboard, which is used to monitor and manage computing power, storage, networking, virtual machine and operating system resources.