Conflicts of national interest caused the World War II alliance between the United States and the Soviet Union to be replaced by a Cold War that lasted 45 years.
This is the second acquisition in Ciscoâs most recent course of action. A few weeks ago, the network titan announced that it is acquiring an Internet security company, OpenDNS, for $635 million.
The Federal Communications Commission could be throwing a wrench in Verizon Communications' strategy for offering super-fast upcoming 5G wireless service in the next few years. The strategy depends in part on Verizon $1.8 billion deal to acquire XO Communications' national fiber optic network and lease rights to XO's high frequency airwave rights.