Cisco appoints Chief Strategic Officer
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that Ned Hooper, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Consumer, would assume additional responsibilities as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, Hooper will play a key leadership role in developing Cisco’s business strategy and identifying market transitions.
Hooper is an 11-year veteran of Cisco. Prior to his current role, [...]
Duck Calls by Cisco CEO John Chambers
Listen to duck calls made by Cisco CEO John Chambers which was recorded by Flip Mino HD video camera.
If you think you can make the best duck call, then respond with your video on this blog.or as a video response on Cisco YouTube PR channel, you stand a chance to win new Flip Mino HD [...]
Why did Cisco buy Jabber ?
Cisco closed acquisition of Jabber in October,2008 and its integration with Cisco was completed in late January,2009 . Jabber is based in Denver, Colorado. Jabber has now become a part of Cisco’s Collaboration Software Group.
Jabber is an enterprise instant messaging technology, which is based on the open-source XMPP standard.Jabber will help bolster Cisco’s unified communications [...]
Cisco acquires Pure Digital. Is Cisco stepping into Apple’s Territory ?
Cisco acquired Pure Digital Technologies Inc for around $580 million. Its the creator of the Flip Video™, Pure Digital is a pioneer in developing consumer-friendly video solutions with mass-market appeal, and has revolutionized the way people capture and share video.
Its products and technologies include point-and-shoot video cameras, an array of accessories, and unique, user-friendly software [...]
Cisco replaces General Motors in DOW
On June 8, Cisco was added to DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) aka simply DOW. It is one the Wall Street’s oldest institution and respected barometer. Cisco now is a part of the elite group of 30 companies and it replaced the bankrupt General Motors Corporation. The other new addition was Travelers, a commercial insurer [...]
