The acquisition strengthens Cisco's Core Optics market position in Europe and promotes
the innovation of the company in the field of optical networks; building on existing structures at the site Monza (Italy) can be built. The acquisition of Core Optics Cisco wins a team of highly motivated staff with solid expertise in the development of ASIC, complex modulation technology, as well as optical systems, applications and network architecture. The very successful line of Core Optic is maintained. Through the acquisition, the employees of Core Optics part of the Cisco Service Provider Group (SPG) and work closely with engineering teams in the field of optics in Monza (Italy), Bangalore (India) and Richardson (Texas, USA) together.