John Chambers
165 Stories
Cisco unveils global blueprint for cities
News Its "Intelligent Urbanization" pilot aims to help Indian city, Bengaluru, use the network to integrate city management to bring economic growth and better quality of life.
Tags: Networking, Government, City, Security, Cisco Systems Inc., IP network, globalization, Bengaluru, Indian City, network
Resellers: Cisco not tackling counterfeit products
News The company is refusing to engage with resellers to tackle counterfeit Cisco products available through online auctions, according to some resellers.
Tags: Networking, E-commerce, Cisco Systems Inc., Advertisement, network, China, Internet, U.S., brand, John Chambers
Nortel slashes outlook, looks for asset buyers
News Telecommunications equipment maker warns that its business is slowing down due to the weak economy. It also says it is looking to sell off its metro Ethernet equipment business.
Tags: Legal, Networking, Nortel Networks Corp., phone, Metro Ethernet, revenue, asset, blog, telephone company, analyst
Cisco to buy cloud security firm for US$183M
News Cisco Systems plans to buy U.K. Web-based security software company ScanSafe, marking the third announced acquisition this month.
Tags: Network security, Security applications/tools, Web services, LANs and WANs, Acquisitions, Starent Networks Corp., ScanSafe, Security, software, Cisco Systems Inc.
Cisco to buy Tandberg for US$3B
News Networking giant intends to plug Tandberg's video-conferencing and network infrastructure products into its collaboration lineup.
Tags: Data Management, Directory services, VoIP, EMEA, network, CEO, Directory services, Cisco Systems Inc., Polycom Inc., unified communications
Cisco CEO sees positive economic trends
News John Chambers, head of the tech industry bellwether, says quarterly orders for networking gear followed normal trends, signifying the economy is likely improving.
Tags: Security, Business security, Quarter, Cisco Systems Inc., Sales, Connected Corp., CEO, Italy, U.S., analyst
Cisco and Warner Music extend Web partnership
News Warner Music Group uses Cisco's Eos software service to create 12 more fan sites as the companies look to create new online entertainment opportunities.
Tags: Business applications, Web 2.0, Web services, Cisco Systems Inc., Warner Music Group Corp., entertainment, Eos, CEO, John Chambers, media company
Cisco Systems to close shop for 4 days to save money
News Networking giant plans to close offices in the United States and Canada between Dec. 29 and Jan. 2 to help reach its goal of slashing US$1 billion in operating expenses.
Tags: Cost control, Network security, Cisco Systems Inc., cost control, Wall Street, technology company, CEO, Canada, News.com, bank
Cisco sheds jobs as it 'realigns' business
News Layoffs include 250 workers at its headquarters as the company begins to restructure its business to focus on new areas of growth.
Tags: Layoffs, Cisco Systems Inc., Workforce, communications service provider, Worker, technology company, recession, job, revenue, John Chambers
Videoconferencing: Cisco, Logitech target mainstream
News Logitech's acquisition of LifeSize and Cisco's bid for Tandberg are aimed at grabbing market share and expanding sales to more businesses--and even consumers.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Logitech, Vidyo Inc., LifeSize Communications, CEO, software, Business Strategies & Functions, Conference, Cisco Systems Inc., Video Conferencing
Cisco Systems launches new video initiative
News The company has designed a new architecture and products to help customers better handle video traffic on their network.
Tags: Video, Development/design, Desktops, Network infrastructure, Cisco Systems Inc., IP, IP network, Online Video Revolution, Programming, online video
Cisco reports 30 percent profit drop
News The bellwether networking firm says things will get worse before they get better, but recovery may be sooner than expected.
Tags: Sales/revenue, Layoffs, Earning reports/forecasts, Cisco Systems Inc., Europe, Sales, earnings per share, Thomson Corp., financial, revenue
Cisco profits dip, but still beat the Street
News Cisco Systems reports that sales and profits were down for the most recent quarter, but the company's results beat analyst expectations.
Tags: Components, Data centers, Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Quarter, Cisco Systems Inc., Sales, CEO, revenue, data center
Is Cisco fattening its wallet for acquisitions?
News Cisco Systems said this week it plans to raise US$4 billion in cash to fill its coffers, leaving many industry watchers to speculate about potential acquisitions.
Tags: Acquisitions, Web sites, Investments, Skype Technologies S.A., Linksys Inc., eBay Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., EMC Corp., VMware Inc., Scientific-Atlanta Inc.
Cisco buys e-mail provider PostPath
News By acquiring the e-mail and calendaring apps maker, Cisco is aiming to enhance its software-as-a-service collaboration platform.
Tags: Acquisitions, Linux, E-mail clients, Cisco Systems Inc., e-mail, software, WebEx Communications Inc., Web 2.0, software-as-a-service, strategy
