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Polycom: A potential takeover target following Cisco-Tandberg deal

With Cisco gobbling up Tandberg for $3 billion and bolstering its video conferencing lineup all eyes turn to Polycom, another market leader that looks ripe to be acquired. If not, Polycom is expected to be able to hold its own against Cisco. Cisco's acquisition of Tandberg gives...

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Polycom Inc., Tandberg, Marchetti, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-01

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Cisco goes shopping (again) scoops up Starent

Updated: Cisco said it will buy Starent Networks in a deal valued at $2.9 billion. The move comes shortly after Cisco bought Tandberg. Starent provides mobile Internet Protocol IP gear. Cisco will use Starent's equipment to better target carriers, which are increasingly relying on wireless units to...

Tags: Starent Networks Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-13

Cisco doubles down on video conferencing; Acquires Tandberg for $3 billion

Cisco is beefing up its video conferencing arsenal, picking up Tandberg, a Norwegian video conferencing outfit, for $3 billion. In a statement, Cisco said it is acquiring Tandberg to expand its collaboration platform. With the deal, Cisco will bring in Tandberg's network infrastructure and video conferencing equipment...

Tags: Video Conferencing, Cisco Systems Inc., Tandberg, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-01

Cisco's fourth quarter's crib sheet: Gauging enterprise spending

Cisco reports its fourth quarter results Wednesday and analysts are looking for a few signs that the enterprise business has stabilized and an outlook that's a touch optimistic. Cisco is expected to report fourth quarter earnings of 28 cents a share on revenue of $8.5 billion. Cisco...

Tags: Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Sales Strategy, Network Technology, Networking, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-05

Nortel explores bankruptcy

Nortel Networks is reportedly seeking legal counsel to figure out its bankruptcy option in case its restructuring fails. According to the Wall Street Journal, a Nortel bankruptcy filing isn't imminent, but remains an option. Nortel unveiled its latest cost savings plan last month. The...

Tags: Nortel Networks Corp., Bankruptcy, Litigation, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-12-10

HP Technology Helps Business Growth for YOOX

Headquartered in Italy, web-based mail order fashion store YOOX, was created in 2000 by Federico Marchetti. In only five years, YOOX has established itself as an e-commerce partner to the major fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel, Gucci, Armani and Cavalli. The company needed a reliable, scalable IT infrastructure...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Sales Channel, Web Technology, Leadership, Servers, Sales, Management, Hardware

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