Cisco Systems, Inc. acquires Worldwide Data Systems

On December 16, 1999, Cisco Systems, Inc. acquired Worldwide Data Systems, an information technology company in New Jersey, United States.

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AnnouncedDecember 16, 1999 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetWorldwide Data Systems Buyer Cisco Systems, Inc. SectorInformation Technology LocationNew Jersey, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Worldwide Data Systems

New Jersey, United States

Worldwide Data Systems is a leader in consulting and engineering services for converged data and voice networks.

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Buyer

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Company · 312 deals on record

16th transaction in information technology
45th transaction in United States

312deals, all time

66in this sector

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Worldwide Data Systems?Cisco Systems, Inc. acquired Worldwide Data Systems on December 16, 1999.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the information technology sector in 1999.

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