Cisco to acquire cloud networking company Meraki for $1.2B

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	Cisco to acquire cloud networking company Meraki for $1.2 billion Cisco said it intends to acquire Meraki, a vendor of technology for cloud-based management of wireless LAN, security appliances, and mobile devices for $1.2 billion in cash and retention-based incentives. Read More WHITE PAPER: CDW Corporation Unified Communications and Collaboration Reference Guide This reference guide details what organizations can expect from a UCC implementation, the pros and cons of a cloud-based approach, and best practices for integrating social media, securing VoIP, and more. Learn More. In this Issue NTT DoCoMo to launch world's first dual 3G/LTE femtocells As mobile carriers look to Wi-Fi, Ruckus looks to cash in with IPO Google will not be prosecuted for Street View Wi-Fi sniffing in Germany Cisco, Qualcomm join to make better use of Wi-Fi in stores and venues Researchers claim performance fix for overused Wi-Fi points Richi Jennings: Cisco buys Meraki for cloud Wi-Fi/BYOD ops. tech. RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn LogMeIn Central: Automate, Monitor and Manage PCs. LogMeIn lets you Monitor and Manage PCs, deliver patches and updates to multiple PCS simultaneously. Central helps IT deliver seamless support that keeps employees productive and up and running. LogMeIn Central - automate routine tasks and do more. Free Trial NTT DoCoMo to launch world's first dual 3G/LTE femtocells NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest mobile provider, said it will soon launch the world's first femtocells to support both 3G and LTE networks. Read More As mobile carriers look to Wi-Fi, Ruckus looks to cash in with IPO The initial public offering of Ruckus Wireless will highlight the growing importance of Wi-Fi in mobile networks as service providers try to meet the demands of smartphone and tablet users. Read More Google will not be prosecuted for Street View Wi-Fi sniffing in Germany The public prosecutor in Hamburg has decided not to start a criminal investigation into the way Googles' Street View cars gathered data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks in Germany, the lawyer who requested the inquiry said. Read More WHITE PAPER: Mobiquity Inc. Buck Up Your Bottom Line with Mobile Analytics Smartphones and tablets generate a wealth of information that when analyzed and skillfully used engages your customers, builds loyalty and drives sales. Read how mobile analytics delivers the right information to the right audience at the right time and place—helping you reach your business goals. Learn more. Cisco, Qualcomm join to make better use of Wi-Fi in stores and venues Cisco Systems and Qualcomm are putting their considerable wireless weight behind a system to make it easier for retail stores and other venues to offer information to visitors over Wi-Fi. Read More Researchers claim performance fix for overused Wi-Fi points Three researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a software protocol that better manages high traffic loads on a Wi-Fi router when too many users connect, the university said. Read More Richi Jennings: Cisco buys Meraki for cloud Wi-Fi/BYOD ops. tech. Cisco acquires Meraki for its cloud-based Wi-Fi and BYOD management technology. Cisco, true to its M&A-heavy strategy, liked the startup so much it bought the company. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers look on the deal with envious eyes. Read More
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