Cisco Systems has made numerous acquisitions over the years. The combination of the resources of the acquired companies and their reconfiguration that Cisco has already achieved reduces its competitive advantage.

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Cisco Systems has made numerous acquisitions over the years. Cisco seems to have developed the capability to identify and evaluate potential acquisition candidates and seamlessly integrate them once the acquisition is completed. Other organizations can try to copy Cisco practices. However, the combination of the resources of the acquired companies and their reconfiguration that Cisco has already achieved, places it well ahead of its competitors.

Cisco Systems Has Made Numerous Acquisitions Over the Years