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HCL Tech, Cisco Systems in royalty partnership

HCL Tech, Cisco Systems in royalty partnership

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Cisco has licensed HCL the intellectual property for one of its network management products.

Cisco foresees rapid growth

Cisco foresees rapid growth

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Cisco eyes e-governance space

Cisco eyes e-governance space

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Cisco appoints Owen Chan as sr VP

Cisco appoints Owen Chan as sr VP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Cisco Systems has appointed Owen Chan as senior vice president, Asia Pacific operations. Chan will be based in Hong Kong and report to Richard Justice, Cisco's senior vice president of Worldwide Field Operations.

Pramodh Menon gets new post at Cisco

Pramodh Menon gets new post at Cisco

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Cisco Systems on Wednesday announced the appointment of Pramodh Menon as vice president-channels, India and SAARC.

Cisco, CERT-In sign MoU

Cisco, CERT-In sign MoU

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Cisco Systems and Indian Computer Emergency Response Team on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on IT security co-operation in the country.

Cisco freezes hiring to cut costs

Cisco freezes hiring to cut costs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Networking giant Cisco Systems on Monday said it has frozen the hiring process and is adopting a wait and watch policy due to the global slowdown besides cutting costs up to $2 billion through various means. Cisco is adopting a wait and watch policy of 6-8 weeks before taking any decisions. It also plans to cuts costs up to $2 billion through measures like slashing travel costs.

Cisco launches India's first wireless IP phone

Cisco launches India's first wireless IP phone

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Internet networking company Cisco Systems on Wednesday launched India's first wireless IP phone which enables users greater mobility and access in workplaces.

Cisco to invest $1.6 bn in UAE

Cisco to invest $1.6 bn in UAE

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The networking giant said the investment, which includes the opening new offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and sponsored research, will generate 650 new jobs by the end of 2010. Cisco also will spend $400 million in the area through its Cisco Systems Capital Corp, a financing subsidiary.

Cisco to shift 20% senior staff to India

Cisco to shift 20% senior staff to India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Cisco Systems is planning to shift 20 per cent of its senior management to the company's upcoming Globalisation Centre East in Bangalore.

A smartphone from Cisco?

A smartphone from Cisco?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Patent filings suggest that the networking giant is mulling a foray into high-end wireless phones. That's not such a bad idea, say analysts

 Cisco to buy media software firm

Cisco to buy media software firm

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

In a move to diversify its offerings, networking giant Cisco Systems Inc will acquire media software provider ExtendMedia for an undisclosed amount.

Slowdown not to affect India plans: Cisco

Slowdown not to affect India plans: Cisco

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Cisco Systems Executive V-P and Chief Globalisation Officer Wim Elfrink said this after inaugurating a global delivery centre set up jointly by Cisco and Pune-based Zensar Technologies. Elaborating Cisco's future expansion plans in India, he added, "More than 20 per cent of Cisco's overall employee strength is based in India. The broadband penetration and networking infrastructure are very poor in this country.

Cisco to network whole cities

Cisco to network whole cities

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Cisco Systems, the world's biggest maker of data networking equipment, plans to launch a business group, based in Bangalore, India, that will wire new buildings and even entirely new cities with state-of-the-art networking technology.

Cisco names Salgame as India head

Cisco names Salgame as India head

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The Nasdaq-listed information technology networking major Cisco Systems has appointed Rangnath Salgame as its president for operations in India and SAARC region.

Cisco India hiring plan on track

Cisco India hiring plan on track

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Network-equipment maker Cisco Systems on Friday said it remains committed to the Indian market and its plans to increase headcount to 10,000 is on track.

Cisco plans $50 mn campus in Bangalore

Cisco plans $50 mn campus in Bangalore

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

US-based communications networking major Cisco Systems on Friday announced its plans to develop a new campus in Bangalore, covering one million sq.ft area at a cost of $50 million.

Cisco's IP network in IIT-K

Cisco's IP network in IIT-K

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Internet networking company Cisco Systems on Monday announced the expansion of its IP converged network to IIT Kharagpur.

Cisco to ship 20% top execs to India

Cisco to ship 20% top execs to India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

In a move to make India one of its global strategic centres, US-based computer network equipment major Cisco Systems

Cisco plans manufacturing arm in India

Cisco plans manufacturing arm in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Global data networking company, Cisco Systems on Wednesday hinted at setting up its manufacturing plant in India, which will include some of its mainline products like routers and switches.

VSNL, Cisco to make broadband cheaper

VSNL, Cisco to make broadband cheaper

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Tata group company Videsh Sanchar Nigam and global networking major Cisco Systems Inc on Tuesday signed a Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) agreement to deploy broadband metro Ethernet solution, that will offer broadband services at less than Rs 1,000 per

Cisco CEO on the future of Internet

Cisco CEO on the future of Internet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Cisco is a pioneer in routing and switching technologies, and continues to bank on innovative technologies to shape the future of Internet

Cisco plan to tap SMB market in India

Cisco plan to tap SMB market in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Cisco, the global leader in networking for Internet, on Tuesday announced their strategy to tap into India's fast growing small and medium businesses in auto component manufacturing, retail, textile and garment sectors.

Ex-Cisco chief Chugh joins EMC

Ex-Cisco chief Chugh joins EMC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Cisco's current headcount in India is 7,000.

Cisco to launch CPN program by Jan

Cisco to launch CPN program by Jan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Cisco to invest $2 billion in Modi's GIFT

Cisco to invest $2 billion in Modi's GIFT

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

"We have signed an MoU with Cisco to make an investment in GIFT and help us evolve our technology platform. The American giant is likely to invest over $2 billion in the project," a top government official of GIFT said. Cisco is also expected to pick up some stake in the project. However, the details are still being worked and it will take about three-four months to finalise the deal, the official added.

Cisco sets up 1st overseas business unit at B'lore

Cisco sets up 1st overseas business unit at B'lore

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Signalling its increasing dependence on India for R&D requirements, Cisco, the global networking solutions provider, has set up a new business unit in Bangalore - the first by the company to be based outside the US.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Cisco, which employs about 73,000 people worldwide, has warned against a 'challenging macro environment'

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

He will become executive chairman and continue to be chairman

Modi asked us to make India our home: Cisco head John Chambers

Modi asked us to make India our home: Cisco head John Chambers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The company will invest additional $60 million in India.

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Cisco can transform business travel

Cisco can transform business travel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Cisco's pervasive strategy aims at making video available on any device of one's choice.

TOP 5: Smartphone SECRETS you didn't know

TOP 5: Smartphone SECRETS you didn't know

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Get Ahead reader Abhishek Sahasranaman tells you about five things that will help you enhance your smartphone experience