Cisco's profit slips on options costs

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Cisco Systems Inc. of the United States posted a very small drop in third quarter net income of less than one percent. The acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta Inc. of the United States contributed $407 million to revenue. Router sales are up five percent to $1.5 billion from last year.

Sales, profits & dividends, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit

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Expanding into consumer electronics, Cisco aims to jazz up its stodgy image

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Cisco Systems Inc. of the United States is creating a new focus with a consumer oriented marketing strategy. The image makeover for the network hardware company is being orchestrated by the new marketing chief Susan Bostrom.

Marketing procedures, Management dynamics, Management, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Company business management

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Latest acquisition gives Cisco entree to consumer market

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Cisco Systems Inc. of the United States is to acquire Scientific-Atlanta Inc. also of the United States for $6.9 billion. The network hardware giant is pushing into consumer video.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Telecommunications equipment industry, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., Company Profile

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