Journal forged's Journal: Cisco to Acquires Linksys 8
The Boston Globe is reporting that networking giant Cisco Systems will acquire Linksys later this year for $500M, thus entering the consumers market. Linksys press release is here. The good news is that those who bought a Linksys access point now have a Cisco access point for 1/2 of the price ;)
Cisco Acquires . . . (Score:2)
Re:Cisco Acquires . . . (Score:2)
Of course now the buying frenzy is far more ocnservative compared to what it was in the 1999-2000 era. at the time, Cisco were buying up to 40 companies per year (almost one per week *sigh*)
Do my critical thinking for me... (Score:2)
What does this mean to me as Joe switch/access point user?
Re:Do my critical thinking for me... (Score:2)
In the long run, I don't know. I guess it's a good deal for both companies: Linksys will benefit from Cisco sales channels, and Cisco enters the profitable Households market.
Re:Do my critical thinking for me... (Score:2)
Dunno. Cisco has great channels for Pro/Business gear. Don't know how appropriate it is to try to push home network products through those channels.
And is the home market really that profitable? My impression is that margins are a lot thinner there. Then again, feel free to educate me.
Re:Do my critical thinking for me... (Score:2)
Story accepted ! (Score:2)
Combinet? (Score:2)
"IOS-compatible" WAP11s, anyone?