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Cisco Home Telepresence Announced at $599 Plus Monthly Fee
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) launched a $599 home videoconference system, a high-quality rival to Skype and other low-cost providers, as the network equipment maker seeks to expand in the consumer market. The high price, and a $24.99 monthly fee, may make it tough for Cisco to win much of…
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Cisco’s umi TelePresence and the Channel
Wondering what Cisco’s new umi consumer TelePresence solution will mean for Cisco channel partners? Initially, not much, according to a recent Cisco blog post on the topic attributed to Richard McLeod, senior director collaboration, WW Partner Organization. The product and service will be sold through retailers such as Best Buy and service providers such as…
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Deconstructing HPs Dysfunction
Deconstructing HPs Dysfunction Ray LaneChairman of the board starting November 2010Former Oracle President Ray Lane left the Silicon Valley software giant in the year 2000, after friction grew between him and CEO and founder Larry Ellison. Lane went on to serve as general partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Now he’s…
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Cisco, Verizon Partner on Consumer Video Conferencing Launch
NEW YORK Oct 5 (Reuters) – Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) said on Tuesday it will be part of Cisco Systems Inc’s (NASDAQ:CSCO) announcement of a home version of its TelePresence videoconference system. Cisco is widely expected on Wednesday to unveil a cheaper and consumer-friendly version of its popular TelePresence system, currently used by businesses. Cisco…
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Former GE CEO Welch Slams HP Board
Jack Welch, former GE CEO, called HP’s board “dysfunctional” and criticized it for its handling of Mark Hurd’s resignation and Leo Apotheker’s appointment as CEO. Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch is the latest executive to take shots at Hewlett-Packard’s board for its handling of the issue involving former CEO Mark Hurd and the subsequent…
