Start-ups

Procera Networks, a developer of optimized network security and compliance systems, based in Campbell, California, raised $4.6 million through the sale of its restricted common stock. Procera's OptimIP intelligent network...

Kodeos Communications, a start-up based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, secured an additional $6 million in equity financing from Highland Capital Partners and Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) for its 10...

Pure Networks, a start-up based in Seattle, introduced its "Network Magic" software for home networking. Network Magic is consumer software that connects and unifies the many different PCs, routers, gateways,...

Cisco Systems agreed to acquire privately-held Protego Networks, a provider of security monitoring and threat management appliances for enterprise and small-to-medium business networks. Cisco will pay approximately $65 million in...

WiQuest Communications, a start-up based in Allen, Texas, raised $13 million in funding for its ultra wideband (UWB) technology. WiQuest said it is building complete solutions for ultrawideband applications, from...

TenXc Wireless, a start-up based in Ottawa, Canada, raised US$13.9 million in Series A funding for its development of intelligent radio frequency solutions. TenXc is working on solutions for improved...

Avaya acquired substantially all of the assets of RouteScience Technologies, a start-up based in San Mateo, California, that developed a "route controller" platform for optimizing a company's multiple ISP links....

MaXXan Systems, a start-up based in San Jose, California, received an additional $29 million in venture funding for network-based intelligent storage solutions. The products are used in applications such as...

Cisco Systems will acquire BCN Systems, a privately-held developer of software for routing applications, for approximately $34 million in cash. In addition, the acquisition price may be increased by as...

nLayers, a start-up based in San Jose, California, closed a $6 million Series B round in financing for its appliance for real-time network discovery and resource optimization. nLayers' InSight is...

ECI Telecom is providing $6 million in financing to Chiaro Networks, a developer of carrier infrastructure-class IP/MPLS routing platforms. ECI will also become the exclusive distributor of Chiaro's Enstara IP/MPLS...

AirTight Networks, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, announced the availability of a Wi-Fi firewall designed to automatically protect enterprise networks from wireless security threats. The SpectraGuard 2.0 product...

Amedia Networks announced a partnership under which LightRiver will distribute Amedia's QoStream FTTP product portfolio. LightRiver's customers include Telephone Companies, municipalities, utilities, government agencies and cable TV providers. http://www.amedia.comhttp://www.lightriver.comAmedia Networks...