Cisco is buying its supplier, Acacia Communications, for its optical communications technology. Cisco paid $2.6 billion for Acacia – 45% over Acacia’s pre-bid share price. The premium may turn out to be high because, as well as supplying Cisco, Acacia also supplies Cisco’s rivals Juniper and Arista Networks who may seek alternative suppliers. The rationale ...

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