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Hammerhead Networks

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Hammerhead Networks
Company typeDivision
IndustryComputer networking
FoundedWaltham, Massachusetts United States (April 2000 (2000-04))
FounderEddie Sullivan
DefunctMay 1, 2002 (2002-05-01)
FateAcquired by Cisco Systems
SuccessorCisco Systems
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

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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

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  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "News @ Cisco: Cisco Systems to Acquire Hammerhead Networks and Navarro Networks". Archived from the original on 2002-06-02. Retrieved 2008-04-15.