Hammerhead Networks

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Short description: Computer networking company
Hammerhead Networks
TypeDivision
IndustryComputer networking
FateAcquired by Cisco Systems
SuccessorCisco Systems
FoundedWaltham, Massachusetts United States (April 2000 (2000-04))
FounderEddie Sullivan
DefunctMay 1, 2002 (2002-05-01)
HeadquartersBillerica, Massachusetts United States
Number of employees
85
ParentCisco Systems

Hammerhead Networks was a computer networking company based in Billerica, Massachusetts.

It produced software solutions for the delivery of Internet Protocol service features.

History

It was founded in April 2000 by Eddie Sullivan, who also served as its CEO.[citation needed]

It was acquired by Cisco Systems on May 1, 2002, in a stock transaction worth up to US$173M.[1][2] Cisco had previously owned a minority interest. It had 85 employees at the time of the acquisition.[3]

References

  1. Service, George A. Chidi Jr , IDG News (2002-05-01). "Cisco buying Hammerhead, Navarro in deals valued at $258M" (in en). https://www.computerworld.com/article/2575265/cisco-buying-hammerhead--navarro-in-deals-valued-at--258m.html. 
  2. ROUNDUP, A. Wall Street Journal Online NEWS (2002-05-01). "Cisco to Buy Hammerhead, Navarro in $258 Million Deal" (in en-US). Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1020263330258526200. 
  3. "News @ Cisco: Cisco Systems to Acquire Hammerhead Networks and Navarro Networks". http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/corp_050102.html. 




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