Cisco

Cisco specializes in networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. It offers a wide range of solutions including routers, switches, network security products, wireless mobility tools, collaboration platforms, and data center technologies. These products enable businesses, organizations, and individuals to build and manage networks, facilitate communication, and enhance connectivity across diverse industries.
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Sylvia Chu

CEO

Kaustubh Das

Vice President and General Manager, Cloud and Compute

Jonathan Davidson

EVP / GM Massive-Scale Infrastructure Group

Elias Habbar-Baylac

Investor

Lorrissa Horton

Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer and General Manager

Rebecca Jacoby

CIO and SVP, IT and Cloud & Systems Management Technology Group

Jerry Lin

Global Principal Security Architect

Dallas Olson, Jr.

SVP, Global Go-to-Market Strategy and Revenue Growth

Vijoy Pandey

Vice President

Prasad Parthasarathi

Investment Professional

Chandrodaya Prasad

Vice President Of Product Management | Cloud, SASE and Network Security | Security Business Group

David Sardana

Director of Product Management, SD-WAN

AJ Shipley

Vice President, Product Management - Threat Detection and Response

Past deals in Telecommunications

Working Group Two

Acquisition in 2023
Working Group Two AS is a telecommunications company that specializes in developing a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution for mobile operators and enterprises. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Trondheim and Stockholm, the company offers a cloud-based platform that allows clients to create and monetize innovative mobile services through a comprehensive Application Program Interface (API). This platform facilitates the migration of customer segments to their network and provides essential functionalities such as authentication, provisioning, voice, messaging, and data services. By delivering the necessary infrastructure and support systems, Working Group Two enables mobile operators to develop new products while minimizing costs and operational complexities.

Accedian Networks

Acquisition in 2023
Accedian Networks Inc. specializes in performance assurance solutions for mobile backhaul, business services, and cloud connectivity. Established in 2004 and based in Saint-Laurent, Canada, the company provides a range of services to service providers and enterprises, including continuous performance monitoring, customer experience optimization, service activation testing, and traffic conditioning. Its flagship product, SkyLIGHT, is a fully-virtualized platform that offers network-wide visibility and analytics, enabling organizations to monitor network behavior and prioritize customer-impacting issues effectively. Accedian's technology is designed to enhance network performance and reliability, ensuring that mission-critical applications operate optimally. The company leverages advanced FPGA-based solutions to deliver real-time performance optimization and management, facilitating service verification and compliance with service-level agreements. With a comprehensive suite of hardware and cloud-based software solutions, Accedian enables clients to navigate complex networks while enhancing agility and reducing costs.

Sedona Systems

Acquisition in 2021
Sedona Systems specializes in developing advanced network management platforms for service providers. Its flagship product, NetFusion, is a multi-layer application platform that optimizes both optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of networks. By integrating dynamic, automatic management of these resources, Sedona's solution enhances WAN capacity, improves agility and availability, and reduces core network costs by up to 80% over five years. NetFusion connects with major vendors' equipment through SDN controllers or management systems, providing full visibility and control of transport and routing layers.

IMImobile

Acquisition in 2020
IMImobile PLC is a cloud communications software and solutions provider that focuses on automating customer interactions across various digital and mobile channels. Established in 1999 and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of products, including IMIbot.ai for automated conversational experiences, IMIchat for consolidating customer service channels, and IMIcampaign for multi-channel communication management. Other offerings include IMIconnect, a cloud communications platform, and Textlocal, which provides SMS messaging services. IMImobile's technology manages over 42 billion messages and 44 billion commerce transactions annually, serving a diverse clientele in sectors such as telecoms, banking, healthcare, and retail. With additional offices in locations like Hyderabad, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg, the company employs over 1,100 people globally.

Acacia

Acquisition in 2019
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Luxtera

Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Ensoft

Acquisition in 2018
Ensoft Limited is a software solutions provider specializing in service provider networks, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Harpenden, United Kingdom. The company focuses on simplifying these networks through automation and programmability, offering expertise in routing and switching, Carrier Ethernet, residential subscriber management, session border control, and embedded services. By collaborating closely with major product vendors in the United States, Ensoft delivers industry-leading software solutions tailored for core and edge routing, broadband, mobile, and video applications. This approach enables clients to enhance the reliability and scalability of their networks while maintaining cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Ensoft operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems Holdings UK Limited.

July Systems

Acquisition in 2018
July Systems Inc. is a developer of cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platforms, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and offers Proximity MX, which provides adaptive mobile engagement and contextual location intelligence by translating position data from network devices. Additionally, July MX is a self-authoring platform that allows users to create and publish mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. July Systems connects to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, helping vendors gain a better understanding of their clients offline, akin to online analytics. The company serves a diverse clientele, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement and location services sector.

BroadSoft

Acquisition in 2017
BroadSoft develops software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud‑based unified communications to enterprise customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes UC‑One, a cloud communication platform that integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing and virtual meeting rooms; Team‑One, a collaboration tool for chat, notes, file sharing and project organization; BroadSoft Hub, a cloud service that fuses real‑time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence; and CC‑One, a contact‑center solution that supports omni‑channel interactions and collaboration between agents and back‑office staff. The company also supplies the BroadWorks application server and the BroadCloud SaaS platform, and offers professional support, consulting, training and lifecycle services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft serves more than 500 telecommunications carriers, including 18 of the world’s largest, across more than 70 countries and in 25 languages. Since 2018 it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Viptela

Acquisition in 2017
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Intersec

Series C in 2016
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.

Leaba Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2016
Leaba Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Caesarea, Israel, founded in 2014. The company specializes in designing and developing innovative semiconductor products, particularly networking chips, to address significant infrastructure challenges. Operating in stealth mode, Leaba is backed by prominent investors and is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and technology experts. The company aims to deliver advanced solutions through its engineering capabilities. As of 2016, Leaba operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Jasper Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Founded in 2011, Kumu Networks designs and manufactures wireless systems using innovative full-duplex technology. This enables radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single channel, improving performance and reducing complexity across various wireless devices.

Tropo

Acquisition in 2015
Tropo Inc., established in 2009 and acquired by Cisco Systems in 2015, specializes in cloud-based communication APIs. It enables developers to build voice and SMS applications using familiar programming languages like Ruby, Python, JavaScript, or via a WebAPI using HTTP and JSON. Tropo's platform facilitates the creation of conference calls, call transcription, and integration of communications features into existing applications, all while managing infrastructure and ensuring enterprise-grade reliability.

ItsOn

Series C in 2014
ItsOn, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in enhancing mobile service delivery for carriers and content providers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, ItsOn offers a platform that enables real-time service customization, allowing mobile operators to tailor services to specific user demographics and device types. The platform provides consumers and enterprise managers with visibility and control over voice, text, and data usage, facilitating a direct-to-consumer approach. ItsOn's innovative solutions have made it a leader in the carrier space, with significant partnerships, including key accounts such as Sprint and Virgin Mobile. The company launched the first end-to-end solution for virtual policy and billing in 2014, positioning itself at the forefront of telecommunications innovation. ItsOn serves a diverse clientele, including mobile operators, OEMs, retailers, and consumers both in the United States and internationally.

Compass-EOS

Series F in 2013
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

Cinarra Systems

Seed Round in 2013
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.

Ubiquisys

Acquisition in 2013
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Intucell

Acquisition in 2013
Intucell is a technology company based in HaMerkaz, Israel, founded in 2008. It specializes in self-optimizing network solutions that enhance the efficiency of radio access networks for mobile operators. The company develops advanced software that provides real-time visibility of radio frequency (RF) operations across entire networks. By utilizing operational support system (OSS) data, Intucell’s technology allows mobile carriers to manage and synchronize network elements centrally. This capability enables automatic planning, configuration, management, optimization, and healing of cellular networks in response to real-time changes in network demand, thereby improving overall performance and service reliability.

Odin

Venture Round in 2013
Odin provides the software that powers the cloud ecosystem, from small and local hosters to some of the world’s largest telecommunication companies. By partnering with Odin, service providers gain access to industry expertise, a catalog of the most in-demand cloud applications, and the most comprehensive selection of software including web server management, server virtualization, provisioning, and billing automation.

BroadHop

Acquisition in 2012
BroadHop is a leading provider of policy control solutions tailored for telecom service providers, helping them manage their converged networks effectively. The company has established itself as a global leader with over 65 policy installations worldwide. BroadHop's open policy platform is uniquely designed to support all aspects of policy control, allowing service providers to efficiently control, monetize, and personalize services. This capability extends to both new and legacy network components, accommodating a variety of access technologies and integrating in-network and third-party services. By streamlining service management, BroadHop empowers telecom operators to enhance their service offerings and optimize revenue generation.

Apalya

Series C in 2012
Apalya is a company that specializes in mobile video delivery through its content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, Apalya optimizes content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Its offerings include Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live TV through unicast, multicast, and broadcast methods across mobile networks globally. The company serves a range of clients, including telecom operators and handset manufacturers, in markets such as India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Notable customers include Dialog, Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Vodafone, Reliance Mobile, and Idea. Apalya's platform enables content providers to manage and deliver their offerings efficiently, ensuring users can access their preferred content anytime and anywhere.

ClearAccess

Acquisition in 2012
ClearAccess is a provider of advanced broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) management solutions, specializing in the TR-069 standard. The company addresses the increasing demand for automatic subscriber activation and remote management of broadband networks for both residential and office environments. By utilizing the ClearVision Management System, ClearAccess enhances operational efficiency, reduces customer churn, and supports greater WAN/LAN capabilities. This system also enables service providers to generate new incremental revenue streams through the delivery of innovative data services, thereby increasing overall profitability.

NDS

Acquisition in 2012
NDS Group Ltd is a private company focused on developing technologies that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content across various platforms, including televisions, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, personal computers, portable media players, and mobile devices. Owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation, NDS aims to enhance revenue generation for its clients through innovative solutions tailored to the evolving digital landscape.

Lightwire

Acquisition in 2012
Lightwire is a telecommunications company focused on developing innovative interconnect solutions that enhance networking, communication, server, and storage systems. The company specializes in the integration of optical and electrical technologies, primarily utilizing CMOS photonics to create high-speed interconnects. Its product offerings include Ethernet optoelectronic interconnects and optical transceiver modules, designed to facilitate seamless, plug-and-play 10Gbps interfaces between computers, servers, and Ethernet-based network equipment. Lightwire's mission is to support the next generation of telecommunications infrastructure through efficient and effective connectivity solutions for businesses.

ip.access

Venture Round in 2011
ip.access Limited is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of femtocell and picocell solutions aimed at addressing coverage and capacity challenges faced by mobile operators. With over a decade of experience, the company offers a range of technologies, including nano3G and Oyster3G, which facilitate the deployment of small-cell infrastructure across various environments, from residential areas to commercial buildings. Its solutions support multiple generations of mobile technology (2G, 3G, and 4G) and are designed to enhance indoor cellular coverage while reducing reliance on macro networks. ip.access also provides professional services encompassing project support, consultancy, system design, installation, and maintenance, catering to mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, and systems integrators globally. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional operations in India, ip.access operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

BNI Video

Acquisition in 2011
BNI Video is a software company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing tools and services for video service providers (VSPs) across the cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company's offerings include a video delivery platform that supports the deployment of next-generation applications, enabling VSPs to efficiently manage and deliver both linear and on-demand content. BNI Video's technology integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructures, allowing providers to enhance their video services with features such as social networking and search capabilities. This results in improved operational efficiency, expanded monetization opportunities, and richer consumer viewing experiences, making it easier for VSPs to navigate the competitive landscape of modern media consumption.

Compass-EOS

Series E in 2011
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

RingCentral

Series D in 2011
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Lightwire

Venture Round in 2011
Lightwire is a telecommunications company focused on developing innovative interconnect solutions that enhance networking, communication, server, and storage systems. The company specializes in the integration of optical and electrical technologies, primarily utilizing CMOS photonics to create high-speed interconnects. Its product offerings include Ethernet optoelectronic interconnects and optical transceiver modules, designed to facilitate seamless, plug-and-play 10Gbps interfaces between computers, servers, and Ethernet-based network equipment. Lightwire's mission is to support the next generation of telecommunications infrastructure through efficient and effective connectivity solutions for businesses.

Inlet Technologies

Acquisition in 2011
Inlet Technologies is a provider of advanced encoding solutions, established in 2003 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company specializes in high-quality video processing, offering a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency of content creation and distribution. Its offerings include Armada, a transcoding and encoding workflow system that streamlines processes; Spinnaker, a solution for broadcast-quality streaming; Fathom, an encoding platform supporting various formats; and Semaphore, an automated quality control program for digital encoding. Inlet's solutions cater to diverse applications, including professional and adaptive streaming, video-on-demand, IPTV, mobile video, and corporate communications. By enabling content creators, programmers, and distributors to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, Inlet Technologies plays a significant role in the evolving landscape of media delivery over IP networks.

Apalya

Series B in 2011
Apalya is a company that specializes in mobile video delivery through its content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, Apalya optimizes content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Its offerings include Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live TV through unicast, multicast, and broadcast methods across mobile networks globally. The company serves a range of clients, including telecom operators and handset manufacturers, in markets such as India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Notable customers include Dialog, Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Vodafone, Reliance Mobile, and Idea. Apalya's platform enables content providers to manage and deliver their offerings efficiently, ensuring users can access their preferred content anytime and anywhere.

RingCentral

Series C in 2010
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

BNI Video

Venture Round in 2010
BNI Video is a software company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing tools and services for video service providers (VSPs) across the cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company's offerings include a video delivery platform that supports the deployment of next-generation applications, enabling VSPs to efficiently manage and deliver both linear and on-demand content. BNI Video's technology integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructures, allowing providers to enhance their video services with features such as social networking and search capabilities. This results in improved operational efficiency, expanded monetization opportunities, and richer consumer viewing experiences, making it easier for VSPs to navigate the competitive landscape of modern media consumption.

Mavenir

Series D in 2010
Mavenir is a cloud-native network software provider that focuses on transforming telecommunications networks for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers a comprehensive suite of products that spans all layers of network infrastructure, including 5G application layers, packet core, and radio access networks (RAN). With a track record of pioneering advanced technologies such as VoLTE and Virtualized RAN, Mavenir serves over 250 CSP customers in more than 130 countries, impacting over 50% of global subscribers. Their innovative solutions are designed to enhance service agility and reduce costs while promoting revenue generation and protection. By leveraging disruptive technology architectures, Mavenir aims to redefine network economics and accelerate the evolution of network functions virtualization (NFV) to achieve web-scale efficiencies.

CoreOptics

Acquisition in 2010
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

Starent Networks

Acquisition in 2009
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that facilitates mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software products designed to enhance mobile wireless communications. Its solutions support high-speed data transmission, improved voice quality, and multimedia services through an integrated and high-performance network architecture. By delivering significant performance capabilities and system intelligence, Starent Networks meets the demands of the world's leading mobile networks, ensuring that operators can effectively serve their customer base with reliable and efficient broadband services.

DVN - set-top box business

Acquisition in 2009
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.

Tandberg

Acquisition in 2009
TANDBERG provides video conferencing for business, public sector, and education. They offer telepresence, high definition video systems, and PC video, a full portfolio of infrastructure products and MCUs, and a video management platform They hold the highest market share for video infrastructure products as well as video endpoints, whether measured in terms of revenue or unit volume. Tandberg has dual headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and New York, USA, offices in 34 countries, and more than 1,500 employees across the globe.

Pure Networks

Acquisition in 2008
Pure Networks, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing networking software and services tailored for home networks, small businesses, original equipment manufacturers, and broadband and Internet service providers across the United States. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products, including Network Magic Pro, which assists clients in setting up and managing their networks, and Network Magic Essentials, which connects various devices. Additionally, it provides tools such as Speed Meter Pro for diagnosing network issues and Networks Security Scan for identifying security vulnerabilities. For corporate clients, Pure Networks delivers platforms for custom software development, device installation automation, and support solutions aimed at reducing operational costs. The company's offerings also include technologies that enhance network setup and maintenance for original equipment manufacturers and broadband providers.

Navini Networks

Acquisition in 2007
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

BroadLogic Network Technologies

Venture Round in 2007
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides essential technologies that enable services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data for consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams, facilitating both analog and digital service tiers. This technology allows cable-ready devices, including televisions and DVRs, to access a variety of programs. Additionally, BroadLogic develops Wideband Receivers for new subscriber devices and collaborates with key industry partners, enhancing its offerings for system operators and manufacturers. The company also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.

ZeroG Wireless

Series A in 2007
ZeroG Wireless is a developer of innovative wireless solutions aimed at connecting a wide range of devices to the Internet. The company specializes in the design and production of Wi-Fi I/O chips and modules, as well as development tools tailored for various applications. Its offerings cater to diverse industries including utility and smart energy, consumer electronics, industrial controls, remote device management, retail, as well as medical and healthcare sectors. By leveraging expertise in low-power, integrated design and embedded systems, ZeroG Wireless aims to facilitate the seamless integration of wireless connectivity into numerous devices, thereby addressing the growing demand for reliable and efficient Internet access in an increasingly connected world.

BroadWare Technologies

Acquisition in 2007
As of June 11, 2007, BroadWare Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. BroadWare Technologies, Inc., a network video systems company, engages in the development and delivery of platforms and end-to-end browser-based solutions for collecting, recording, routing, and managing live and archived surveillance video. It offers Media Platform, a suite of server-based technologies for management, distribution, and storage of video surveillance data in a network environment; and Application Server, which enables users to determine levels of authority for viewing cameras, creating or viewing archives, and controlling movable cameras. The company offers Command Server, a digital matrix switch that allows each operator and intelligent application to control the video being displayed on various monitors; and Media Server that enables distribution, archiving, and management of video feeds. In addition, BroadWare Technologies provides specialty professional services, education and training, and support services. The company provides its products for use in applications, such as military bases, unmanned vehicles, embassies, corrections, border control, perimeter montoring, law enforcement, airports and seaports, homeland security, traffic montoring, and public infrastructure montoring, as well as corporate security, retail, public transit systems, gaming, health care, colleges and universities monitoring, petro-chemical, utlitites, and financial services. It serves airports and seaports, transportation systems, and various federal agencies and military branches. The company, formerly known as Graham Technology Solutions, was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Qovia

Acquisition in 2007
Qovia is a company that specializes in voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony monitoring and management technologies. Founded in 2002 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Qovia develops software products designed to monitor and manage voice quality on VoIP telephone systems. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of customers, including school districts, government agencies, law enforcement, banking and financial institutions, call centers, and voice carriers. By leveraging internet technology to enhance voice communication, Qovia positions itself at the forefront of next-generation phone systems.

Tivella

Acquisition in 2006
Tivella is a company specializing in video on demand and interactive services over IP marketplaces. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, California, Tivella develops VIPbox, a software solution for IP-based set-top boxes, and TAS servers that manage administrative services for networks utilizing VIPbox. The company offers a range of services, including corporate messaging and training, private channels, and information dissemination for enterprise TV, along with advertising and promotional solutions for retail TV. Additionally, Tivella provides video-on-demand services, video distribution at the district level, real-time broadcasts, and certified solutions tailored for educational television. As of early 2007, Tivella operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Greenfield Networks

Acquisition in 2006
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

Orative Corporation

Acquisition in 2006
Orative Corporation develops mobile software solutions that improve voice communications for business mobile phone users. Its Orative Enterprise Software, a client-server solution, provides users to coordinate conversations, collaborate with colleagues, screen unwanted calls and interruptions, and access personal and corporate phone books. Orative was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Orative Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Metreos Corporation

Acquisition in 2006
Metreos Corporation, founded in 2001 by Louis Marascio and Mark Richards, specializes in providing an IP telephony development and run-time platform that enables companies to build, deploy, and manage IP telephony applications. The company offers both packaged applications and a comprehensive set of tools for customizing and managing these applications within IP telephony networks. Metreos primarily serves large enterprises that have transitioned from traditional TDM phone systems to Voice-over-IP systems, particularly those utilizing Cisco Systems as their VoIP provider. Since 2004, notable clients such as Lehman Brothers and BearingPoint have utilized Metreos products to tailor their IP telephony solutions, compensating for features that were not carried over from their previous systems. In recognition of the value provided to its large enterprise customers, Cisco acquired Metreos in June 2006 for $28 million, further integrating its capabilities into Cisco's offerings.

Kalon Semiconductor

Series A in 2006
Kalon Semiconductor, a semiconductor company, develops connectivity products for wireless and wired applications. It offers ultra wideband technology for in-home multimedia, wireless USB, wireless high definition video, and Bluetooth 3.0. connectivity. The company serves manufacturers of network devices, display monitors, televisions, media adapters, set top boxes, media center computers, laptop computers, handsets, PDAs, and USB connectivity products. Kalon Semiconductor, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan.

Audium

Acquisition in 2006
Audium is a provider of advanced application development and management environments focused on voice self-service solutions. The company specializes in creating VoiceXML-based applications that enhance interactive voice response (IVR) systems. Its software suite enables users to create, prototype, test, deploy, manage, scale, and improve IVR applications efficiently, catering to both small and large development teams. Audium's technology integrates seamlessly with existing web and application server infrastructure, making it suitable for a variety of call center applications. Acquired by Cisco in 2006, Audium has established itself as a leader in the development of next-generation call center solutions.

Jungo Software

Series D in 2006
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.

Exent Technologies

Series D in 2006
Exent Technologies is a digital entertainment company that markets, distributes, and monetizes mobile and PC games. It offers GameTanium, a game-on-demand subscription service that enables operators, device manufacturers, telecom providers, and web portals to give users access to Android games across smartphones, tablets, PCs, and televisions; and FreeRide Games, a web platform providing more than 400 premium full-version PC casual games free to users, monetized through advertising. The business also delivers on-demand game services to mobile operators, device manufacturers, telecommunications providers, and publishers, helping partners monetize gaming across multiple screens. The company is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Comviva Technologies

Series A in 2005
Comviva Technologies, formerly known as Bharti Telesoft, specializes in providing integrated value-added services (VAS) tailored for mobile operators in emerging markets. The company has successfully deployed its solutions for over 100 mobile operators across more than 80 countries, impacting one in three mobile users in regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Comviva's diverse portfolio includes offerings in mobile finance, content and infotainment, customer value management, messaging, and mobile data services. These solutions empower telecom companies to enhance customer experiences, streamline costs, and drive revenue growth through services like mobile music, mobile money, and targeted advertising campaigns. The company is backed by notable investors including the Bharti Group, Sequoia Capital, and Cisco.

Scientific Atlanta

Acquisition in 2005
Scientific-Atlanta, based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is a prominent global provider of set-top boxes, end-to-end video distribution networks, and video systems integration. The company specializes in delivering innovative solutions that enhance video delivery and integration for various networks. Its expertise positions it as a key player in the telecommunications and media industries, particularly in the development of advanced technologies that support both residential and commercial video services. Recently, Scientific-Atlanta was acquired by Cisco Systems, which aims to leverage the company's capabilities to enhance its offerings in data, voice, video, and mobility solutions for carrier networks and digital home experiences.

Sheer Networks

Acquisition in 2005
Sheer Networks specializes in inventory reconciliation, service assurance, and service configuration for telecommunications networks. The company offers dynamic network abstraction, a software-based solution that facilitates the creation of a virtual network between the operational support systems and business support systems and the physical network. This technology manages various aspects of network operations, including element management, network management, and service management, across multi-layer, multi-domain, and multi-vendor environments. By providing these services, Sheer Networks enhances the efficiency and reliability of public network provisioning and surveillance.

Sipura Technology

Acquisition in 2005
Sipura Technology, Inc. was a Voice over IP (VoIP) startup located in San Jose, California. The company specialized in the development and manufacturing of VoIP technology and products. It designed and produced VoIP endpoint technology, which included adapters and multi-line IP phones, enabling customers to deploy telephony services effectively. Through its innovative offerings, Sipura Technology aimed to enhance communication solutions in the evolving digital landscape.

Traverse Networks

Series B in 2005
Traverse Networks is a leading supplier of enhanced voice services technology to communications service providers in the US. With unique and highly scalable technology, Traverse Networks helps partners generate new revenue streams by complementing existing products or enabling the creation of new enhanced services.

DynamicSoft

Acquisition in 2004
DynamicSoft offers carrier-class infrastructure software designed for packet-based wireline and wireless communications networks. The company's solutions enable carriers and communications application service providers to implement telephony applications and converged services over Internet Protocol networks. Central to its offerings is the dynamicsoft Service Engine, which facilitates mobile carriers in delivering voice and data services over packet networks. This platform also provides a transition pathway to IP 3G network environments and supports a range of services, including voice, multimedia messaging, instant messaging, and presence. Additionally, it consolidates essential functions such as customer data storage, authentication, authorization, provisioning, and service interaction. Established in 1998, DynamicSoft is headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey.

NetSolve

Acquisition in 2004
NetSolve provides information technology infrastructure management services worldwide. Its services include network configuration, design and installation, and implementation coordination services, as well as remote management of channel service units, data service units, routers, switches, firewalls, network intrusion detection devices, host based intrusion detection software, voice over Internet protocol devices, servers, and software infrastructure applications. The company's services are used to outsource information technology infrastructure-specific activities, as well as operate its customers' information technology infrastructure, including monitoring, fault diagnosis, fault resolution, and performance management and reporting. It also resells onsite maintenance services and customer premise equipment. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

P-Cube

Acquisition in 2004
P-Cube develops programmable IP service control platforms for broadband and mobile network operators. The company's products include engage, which offers service providers a roadmap to profitability by offering technology that enables operators to adopt a phased approach; encharge, which works with existing OSS and BSS systems that creates a converged voice and data prepaid-postpaid environment; and service control platforms.

Procket Networks

Acquisition in 2004
Procket Networks is an innovative company specializing in the design and development of Internet protocol networking solutions, including silicon and software systems. They have created Concurrent Services Routers that aim to transform the Internet into a more reliable, scalable, and profitable network. By addressing long-standing issues such as outdated software, unreliable routing hardware, and inadequate network management, Procket Networks enables its customers to focus on their core business activities rather than managing network complications. The company's team of experienced network and silicon architects has fundamentally reengineered network infrastructure with advanced software, high-availability routing systems, and intelligent service management innovations. This comprehensive approach ensures that their network solutions are always available, effortless, reliable, predictable, and cost-effective.

LightPointe

Venture Round in 2004
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

Latitude Communications

Acquisition in 2003
Latitude Communications specializes in providing enterprise voice and web conferencing solutions. Its flagship product, MeetingPlace, enables organizations to conduct virtual meetings, facilitating decision-making processes among participants located in different geographic areas. The MeetingPlace system allows users to schedule and attend meetings, share and edit documents, and record and playback meeting content. Participants can join meetings using a variety of widely available communication devices, including telephones, cellular phones, and both laptop and desktop computers. This flexibility supports effective collaboration and communication within enterprises.

The Linksys Group

Acquisition in 2003
The Linksys Group specializes in the manufacturing of home networking products, catering to both consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users. The company offers a diverse range of wired and wireless communication equipment, including broadband and wireless routers, ethernet switches designed for both consumer and small business use, VoIP devices, wireless internet video cameras, audio-visual products, and network storage systems. Linksys is recognized for its commitment to providing reliable and efficient solutions for home and small office networking needs.

SignalWorks

Acquisition in 2003
SignalWorks is a software firm that designs and develops full-duplex speakerphone (FDS) software modules. The company also offers products for microphones, loudspeakers, acoustics, telephone enclosure design, and telephony. SignalWorks Inc. was founded in 1994 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Optillion

Series C in 2002
Optillion AB is a high-tech Swedish company engaged in the optical component and subsystem market. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-optic Ethernet transceivers. These transceivers are designed to carry high volumes of data at speeds of 10 Gbps, thereby facilitating superior internet communications. By providing innovative solutions for global network equipment suppliers, Optillion plays a crucial role in enhancing high-speed data transmission.

AYR Networks

Acquisition in 2002
Ayr Networks Inc., a provider of high-performance distributed networking services and scalable routing software.

Hammerhead Networks

Acquisition in 2002
Hammerhead Networks was a computer networking company based in Billerica, Massachusetts.

Navarro Networks

Acquisition in 2002
Navarro Networks was a developer of Ethernet-based ASIC components based in Plano, Texas, in the United States.

Flarion Technologies

Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.

Response Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Response Networks is a provider of business communications solutions aimed at enhancing the speed and efficiency of interactions with clients, partners, and prospects. The company specializes in a range of products and services, including Virtual Phone Systems, Hosted VOIP, and Installed Communications Solutions. Tailored primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, Response Networks focuses on delivering advanced voice networking capabilities. Additionally, the company offers maintenance and support services for various communication platforms, including Avaya IP Office, Partner ACS, and Quick Edition, ensuring reliable and effective communication for its customers.

LightPointe

Series B in 2001
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

AuroraNetics

Acquisition in 2001
AuroraNetics, Inc. specializes in the development of silicon technology products and solutions tailored for Internet infrastructure and metropolitan fiber networks. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency and performance of network systems, thereby supporting the growing demands of digital connectivity. By leveraging advanced silicon solutions, AuroraNetics aims to address the challenges faced by modern telecommunications and data transmission, contributing to the evolution of robust and scalable network architectures.

Bandspeed

Venture Round in 2001
Bandspeed specializes in the development of semiconductor-based wireless systems that enhance the performance and management of enterprise wireless local area networks (WLANs). The company provides a comprehensive suite of silicon-software solutions designed to simplify the deployment and ongoing management of WLANs, effectively lowering the total cost of ownership for enterprises. Bandspeed's offerings include advanced RF management solutions that incorporate embedded radio-frequency interference detection, classification, and avoidance capabilities. This technology enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to swiftly implement new services. By utilizing omni-directional or spatial division multiple access platforms, Bandspeed delivers cost-effective indoor, campus, and outdoor WLAN solutions, along with continuous automated management features that optimize network efficiency and enhance user satisfaction.

Adir Technologies

Series B in 2001
Adir Technologies develops and markets network management software for VoIP and other packet-based multimedia networks. It provides software solutions for telecommunications, internet, wireless, and broadband service providers and enterprises. Adir Technologies is acquired by NetSpeak Corporation in August 2001. Adir Technologies was founded in 1995 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

NetVmg

Series B in 2001
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software designed to optimize internet performance for businesses. Founded in May 2000, it provides solutions that help organizations enhance application performance and reduce costs by managing internet protocol traffic across multiple networks. Its product offerings include hardware platforms tailored for different business sizes, such as the FCP 500 for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 for smaller sites. In 2003, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation, further expanding its capabilities in delivering reliable traffic management services for mission-critical applications.

Gemfire

Series C in 2001
Gemfire Corporation, founded in 1995, operates in the field of high-performance telecom and specialty components, utilizing advanced planar semiconductor processing technology. The company develops innovative optical solutions tailored for system integrators, leveraging its Gemfire PhotonICTM technology platform to enable wafer-scale processing. This approach allows for the efficient production of various optical components, including Athermal and standard Arrayed Waveguide Gratings (AWGs), Tunable Optical Devices (TODCs), Variable Optical Attenuators (VOAs), and Wavelength Multiplexers (VMUXs). Gemfire's primary operations are based in Livingston, Scotland, with additional aerospace support and telecom manufacturing facilities located in Fremont, California.

Cybergnostic

Series B in 2000
Cybergnostic designs and runs communications networks in Connecticut, United States.

ExiO Communications

Acquisition in 2000
ExiO Communications develops wireless technologies for corporate networks based on code division multiple access technologies. Cisco acquired ExiO communications in 2000.

Optillion

Series B in 2000
Optillion AB is a high-tech Swedish company engaged in the optical component and subsystem market. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-optic Ethernet transceivers. These transceivers are designed to carry high volumes of data at speeds of 10 Gbps, thereby facilitating superior internet communications. By providing innovative solutions for global network equipment suppliers, Optillion plays a crucial role in enhancing high-speed data transmission.

Radiata

Acquisition in 2000
Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Active Voice

Acquisition in 2000
Active Voice develops voice processing systems for office telephony integration. Its software connects legacy telephone systems with PCs, LANs, and internet networks, offering unified messaging, voicemail, and desktop call handling features. This enables businesses worldwide to streamline communication workflows and maintain consistent telephony access.

Picolight

Series B in 2000
Picolight Incorporated, founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components. The company produces ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers. These products are primarily used in local area networking, optical switches and computer systems, and optical metro applications sectors. Picolight's offerings include vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers for high-bandwidth optical systems.

CAIS Software Solutions

Acquisition in 2000
CAIS Software is a developer and provider of Internet software for wireless networking services for hotels, apartments and small businesses. Their installations include airports, convention centers, cruise ships, cafes and other public areas throughout the country and around the world. Successful deployments include the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Mail Boxes Etc. and Circadia café.

CyOptics

Series B in 2000
CyOptics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components, primarily for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its product offerings include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) used in telecommunications and defense applications, as well as various optical components such as transmitters, receivers, and modulators. These products serve as critical technology enablers for manufacturers of transmit optical sub-assemblies and receive optical sub-assemblies. Additionally, CyOptics provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services, along with comprehensive design and manufacturing services, including radio frequency and optical design, wafer fabrication, and automated assembly and testing. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers within the communications market. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, CyOptics operates InP design and fabrication facilities in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, silicon PLC fabrication in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.

Vovida Networks

Acquisition in 2000
Vovida Networks develops a Linux based communications infrastructure company and the global pioneer of open source telephony. Acquired by Cisco in 2000.

IPCell Technologies

Acquisition in 2000
IPCell Technologies is a voice over Internet Protocol company based in the United States. It was acquired by Cisco Systems on September 28, 2000.

Adir Technologies

Series A in 2000
Adir Technologies develops and markets network management software for VoIP and other packet-based multimedia networks. It provides software solutions for telecommunications, internet, wireless, and broadband service providers and enterprises. Adir Technologies is acquired by NetSpeak Corporation in August 2001. Adir Technologies was founded in 1995 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Luxxon

Series B in 2000
Luxxon Corporation specializes in adaptive rich media technology aimed at addressing the challenges of delivering high-quality media over wireless networks. The company offers infrastructure solutions for wireless operators as well as integrated circuit solutions for manufacturers of handsets and PDAs. Luxxon's technology encompasses transcoding gateways, multimedia servers, and processors, which facilitate the streaming of various types of digital video and audio across a wide range of devices, including mobile phones, web appliances, and personal computers. Through its innovative solutions, Luxxon enhances the user experience by enabling seamless access to rich media content.

IPmobile

Acquisition in 2000
IPmobile is a new, wireless communications infrastructure company focused on transforming raw radio capacity into managed, cost-efficient, and IP service-ready bandwidth. Using IPmobile's solutions, network operators and service/content providers will be able to profitably extend wireline VPN, service guarantees, provisioned QoS, premium content delivery, VoIP, and multicasting capabilities over the air. The Company's air intelligent technology has wide applicability for current cellular/PCS and fixed wireless markets, and for next generation IP-based wireless/mobility networks.

NuSpeed Internet Systems

Acquisition in 2000
NuSpeed Internet Systems' technology connects storage area networks and Internet Protocol networks. NuSpeed Internet Systems technology will be implemented in Cisco solutions to interconnect storage area networks with metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). NuSpeed Internet Systems is a leading company in implementing the iSCSI protocol that provides a way for the two disparate networks to communicate. Customers benefit by managing a single, common network infrastructure as opposed to two separate and distinct environments.

Komodo Technology

Acquisition in 2000
Komodo Technology specializes in the development of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) devices that enable analog telephones to make calls over IP-based networks. The company's technology facilitates the transition from conventional circuit-switched networks to modern packet-based systems. This is achieved through internal modems that connect to standard telephone lines or by linking to an Ethernet jack connected to broadband access devices, such as digital subscriber lines, cable, and wireless connections. Komodo Technology's innovations aim to enhance communication efficiency in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape.

SAN Valley Systems

Series B in 2000
SAN Valley is a privately held Silicon Valley company whose mission is to deliver high reliability, cost effective, next generation storage infrastructure solutions to enterprise and service providers worldwide. SAN Valley is developing high performance end-to-end optical edge access products to address the multi-billion dollar market opportunity for delivering value-added storage connectivity into enterprise, service provider and carrier networks.

Netiverse

Acquisition in 2000
Netiverse is a provider of content acceleration technology that enhances the performance and functionality of networking devices. Netiverse's technology was developed specifically for use across multiple product lines and will be integrated into Cisco's existing content networking solutions.

CoreExpress

Venture Round in 2000
CoreExpress is focused on the development of an internet data-exchange system for the multi-ISP extranet services. CoreExpress was acquired by Wiltel Communications in November 2001. CoreExpress was founded in 1999 and is based in Herndon, Virginia.

HyNEX

Acquisition in 2000
HyNEX, Ltd. offers ATM access connectivity solutions for various companies, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and value added resellers. It offers HyLINK switches for the internetworking market. The company provides a series of LAN/ATM switches for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and FDDI networks, as well as a stand-alone, compact switch that provides ATM connectivity for workgroups and campuses. It also provides DeskLINK multiplexer for branch office ATM data access market. The company offers multiplexers that provide Ethernet and Frame Relay access to ATM networks. It also provides network termination units for ATM network providers. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Shefayim, Israel.

Ubicom

Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.

SiByte

Series C in 2000
SiByte, Inc. is a designer of microprocessor solutions based in Santa Clara, California, focusing on the Internet Infrastructure Provider market. The company specializes in developing high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective microprocessor solutions that adhere to industry-standard architectures. SiByte's products aim to enhance data management and movement within various networks, including local area networks, wireless communications, and wide-area networks. This allows for improved connectivity among computers on both corporate and global scales. Dan Dobberpuhl, the President and CEO of SiByte, is noted for his significant contributions to the semiconductor industry, having been instrumental in designing leading microprocessors such as Alpha and StrongARM.
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