Navarro Networks

Navarro Networks, Inc., was a developer of Ethernet-based ASIC components based in Plano, Texas, in the United States. They produced a network processor for Ethernet and other applications.[1]

Navarro Networks, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryComputer networking
FoundedMarch 2000 (2000-03) in Plano, Texas, United States
FounderMark Bluhm
DefunctMay 2002 (2002-05)
FateAcquired by Cisco Systems
Number of employees
25

Navarro Networks was founded in 2000. Their CEO was Mark Bluhm, who was formerly a vice president at Cyrix. A group of nine employees left the Cyrix division of Via on March 21, 2000 to staff the company.[2] The employee walkout had occurred just a day after Via announced that they would be spinning off the Cyrix division as a separate company.[3]

Cisco Systems announced their intent to acquire Navarro Networks in May 1, 2002; on the same day, Cisco also announced their bid to acquire Hammerhead Networks.[4] The acquisition was completed in June that year, with Cisco dealing Navarro a stock swap worth $85 million. Most of the 25 employees of Navarro joined the Internet Systems Business Unit to enhance Cisco's internal ASIC capability in Ethernet switching platforms.[5][6]

References
  1. "Network processor entrants find tough sledding". My-ESM. September 27, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  2. Hesseldahl, Arik (March 27, 2000). "VIA to spin off Cyrix; engineers depart". Electronic News. Reed Business Information. 46 (13): 4 – via ProQuest.
  3. Magee, Mike (March 22, 2000). "Cyrix folk walk out after Via revelation". The Register. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021.
  4. Howe, Peter J. (May 2, 2002). "Cisco Offers $173M for Billerica Start-up; Malborough Software Unit Sold by Lucent to Los Angeles Firm". Boston Globe: E1 – via ProQuest.
  5. Sullivan, John (June 2002). "Cisco acquisitions strengthen ethernet IP aggregation units". Boardwatch. Penton Media. 16 (6): 12 – via ProQuest.
  6. Staff writer (June 27, 2002). "Cisco Completes Second Acquisition This Week". InternetWeek. CMP Media – via ProQuest.
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