So we shouldn't expect a mega acquisition by Cisco anytime soon. According to Reuters, Cisco CEO John 
Chambers said no negotiations with large companies are underway at the moment, but that the company would "never say never." We guess that puts paid to the recent delicious rumor of Cisco buying EMC. Instead, Cisco is focused on small and midsized buys.
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Where are the Cisco acquisitions?
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