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By: Ken Camp

Ken Camp — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:24:31 +0000

I agree about the cowboy days, but I think there was a shift from cowboy to robber baron at some point. If I had to pick when, I’d suggest either when Nortel acquired Bay Networks or at the big VoIP push when Cisco acquired Centillion. From that point on, I don’t feel like they really even made a serious effort at R&D or real innovation.

I’m not a fan of this deal either. I think it will turn out to be bad for investors and bad for the industry. And I think it’s the bell tolling for a close look at monopolistic practices in a new way for them.

As to innovation, I think you and I agree. You said “letting partners introduce new technology and innovations independently would hurt Cisco’s operating margins – and they can’t afford to let that happen.” That sounds like protectionism of the status quo and a complete disregard for real effort at innovation.

By: Sean P. Aune

Sean P. Aune — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:20:45 +0000

I’ve never gotten a “warm and fuzzy” feeling from Cisco even when they have tried selling me solutions. It has always been a, “Hey, we’re Cisco, you know you want us”-type vibe.