U.S. rejects Cisco plan on options
The SEC threw cold water on plan to value employee stock options by selling similar securities to institutional investors.The New York Times
September 10, 2005, 9:57 AM PDT
Boom times ahead in networking?
After a dismal couple of years, networking start-ups are coming back, but the rising tide of venture funding isn't lifting all boats.September 6, 2005, 4:00 AM PDT
Tim Draper, gonzo venture capitalist
The start-up hunter pursues opportunities as far away as Ukraine, while most of his peers stay safe on Sand Hill Road.August 30, 2005, 9:43 AM PDT
Too many players still shadow satellite industry
A plan by Intelsat to purchase PanAmSat Holding is the largest satellite takeover in recent years, but it is unlikely to be the last.The New York Times
August 29, 2005, 9:35 PM PDT
Intelsat agrees to acquire PanAmSat
update Deal worth $3.2 billion would combine two of the world's largest operators of satellites that transmit video and data.The New York Times
August 29, 2005, 6:19 AM PDT
Nortel plays role in shuttle launch
Company's gear will help keep Discovery in touch with NASA control centers. Also: Keeping reporters at the launch site connected.July 26, 2005, 9:25 AM PDT
This week in broadband
Voters in Lafayette, La., OK a citywide fiber project, while Cingular plans to roll out wireless broadband in 15 to 20 markets by year's end.July 22, 2005, 11:47 AM PDT
Voters approve citywide fiber project
Residents of Lafayette, La., vote to fund a citywide network to provide high-speed Net, telephony and TV.July 17, 2005, 5:40 PM PDT
City's fiber project goes to a vote
Citizens of Lafayette, La., will vote Saturday on whether to fund a citywide network to provide high-speed Net, telephony and TV.July 15, 2005, 2:49 PM PDT
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Texas TV franchise bill not dead
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Just a minute, boss--my cell phone is ringing
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Cisco's rising star
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London blasts take a heavy toll
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Cisco and Microsoft's tricky partnership
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Faulty cable crashes Pakistan's Net access
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Going wireless at the library
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Cisco's Chambers outlines aggressive plans
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Cisco muscles into software
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XM, Sirius head for the Great White North
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Plan to connect rural India to the Internet
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Cisco bullish on service provider market
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WiMax? Why not?
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Crazy Frog ring tone tops UK charts
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Cisco tips hand on new business unit
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Raza Micro jumps into Ethernet-everywhere craze
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AOL tests Triton IM software
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