Sonus Networks, often tossed around in M&A rumors, is likely not a target for Cisco, says one analyst
Now that Oracle Corp. is buying session border controller vendor Acme Packet Inc., what happens to Sonus Networks Inc.? Is Sonus now a target itself by a larger company like Cisco Systems Inc.? The theory is out there, but at least one analyst says Cisco's pretty well set without Sonus's help. In a note to clients this week, Northland Capital Markets analyst Catharine Trebnick wrote:
We don't believe Cisco will move to acquire Sonus Networks at this time. Why? Cisco has an enterprise SBC (CUBE) which has been gaining acceptance in the enterprise segment. According to Infonetics, in 1H'12 Cisco's enterprise SBC market share jumped to 26 percent, up 3 points Y/Y. On the carrier side, the ASR 5000 has had SBC capabilities since Cisco acquired Starent back in Oct. 2009.
What about other competitors? Perhaps they'll be able to pick off a little of Acme's market share while its execs are picking out Corvettes. For more:
Is Acme a Virtual Gain for Oracle?
Oracle to Acquire Acme for $1.7B
— Phil Harvey, Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading
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