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Cisco Completes Acquisition of Greenfield Networks
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SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 7, 2006 -- Cisco (NASDAQ : CSCO ) -- Cisco Systems® today
announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held Greenfield
Networks Inc. of Sunnyvale, California. Greenfield Networks provides
integrated circuits, hardware and software optimized for Ethernet packet
processing that enables next-generation Metro Ethernet services
Greenfield has a proven track record in developing and deploying
semiconductors for the Metro Ethernet market. This technology is highly
complementary to Cisco's existing line of Metro Ethernet products.
With the close of the transaction, the Greenfield team and product
portfolio are now integrated into Cisco's Ethernet and Wireless Technology
Group (EWTG) led by senior vice president, Kathy Hill.
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