[VoiceOps] Cisco acquires Broadsoft for approx the GDP of Belize

[Brian Murray]

Very shocking news to say the least. A strange vibe here at the 2017 Broadsoft Connections for sure. Very curious to see how this pans out. I do agree that this would bode well for other players in this space, but honestly for how long. Everyone is ultimately for sale. 

Brian J. Murray
 


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Subject: [VoiceOps] Cisco acquires Broadsoft for approx the GDP of Belize

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-broadsoft-m-a-cisco-systems/cisco-buys-broadsoft-for-1-71-bln-in-software-push-idUSKBN1CS02Q

I cant say im surprised but in this day and age i suspect there will be far less technical synergies than anyone is hoping for.

I suspect this bodes best for Metaswitch and netsapiens as some SP's will undoubtedly reconsider BSFT as a platform strategy.

Also directly from the article:

        "BroadSoft provides software and services that enable mobile, fixed-line and cable service providers to offer so-called unified communications over their internet protocol networks." ... ouch

Any other thoughts?


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