US Auto: Benchmarking info on Cisco
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After reviewing the US Auto Scenario, I need to identify several issues that directly connect to the concepts in the mind maps for weeks 1 through 3. In this assignment, I need to collaborative to create a rich source from which I will need to develop alternative solutions for US Auto.
I have to identify two companies then I need to research to see what specific issues related to those you identified in the scenario and connected with the course concepts. For each company selected, discuss the following in a 350-word synopsis: (A) issue identified in the scenario that is also facing the company, (B) how the company responded to the issue, and (C) outcomes of the company's response to the issue. Thus, I need two 350-word synopses, one for each company, which provides the information identified.
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In November 2005, Cisco Systems Inc. acquired Scientific Atlanta and Scientific-Atlanta then became a division of Cisco's routing and service provider technology group. To minimize integration costs, Cisco added video capabilities into its product line, the networking equipment giant is hoping to realize cost savings through joint procurement and increased international business once the purchase is complete. (Martens, 2005) Something along these lines might ease the concerns of USAuto and their engine's secrets.
Cisco garners approximately 60% of its revenue internationally, while Scientific-Atlanta, although it does have some international presence, generates the bulk of its revenue, around 70%, from the U.S. Cisco plans to use its international distribution channels to try to and sell Scientific-Atlanta's products elsewhere in the world, notably in Southern Europe and Asia to telecommunications carriers. The networking business is in transition, the industry's old rationale to provide ever-increasing amounts of bandwidth to users both at work and in the home is coming to an end. There needs to be a technology migration to offering rich and unique services over a broadband ...
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