Hammerhead Networks
Hammerhead Networks was a computer networking company based in Billerica, Massachusetts.
| Type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer networking |
| Founded | Waltham, Massachusetts United States (April 2000) |
| Founder | Eddie Sullivan |
| Defunct | May 1, 2002 |
| Fate | Acquired by Cisco Systems |
| Successor | Cisco Systems |
| Headquarters | Billerica, Massachusetts United States |
Number of employees | 85 |
| Parent | Cisco Systems |
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.
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
- Service, George A. Chidi Jr , IDG News (2002-05-01). "Cisco buying Hammerhead, Navarro in deals valued at $258M". Computerworld. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ROUNDUP, A. Wall Street Journal Online NEWS (2002-05-01). "Cisco to Buy Hammerhead, Navarro in $258 Million Deal". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- "News @ Cisco: Cisco Systems to Acquire Hammerhead Networks and Navarro Networks". Archived from the original on 2002-06-02. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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