Hammerhead Networks
Computer networking company
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Hammerhead Networks was a computer networking company based in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Company typeDivision
IndustryComputer networking
FoundedWaltham, Massachusetts United States (April 2000)
FounderEddie Sullivan
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer networking |
| Founded | Waltham, Massachusetts United States (April 2000) |
| Founder | Eddie Sullivan |
| Defunct | May 1, 2002 |
| Fate | Acquired by Cisco Systems |
| Successor | Cisco Systems |
| Headquarters | Billerica, Massachusetts United States |
Number of employees | 85 |
| Parent | Cisco Systems |
It produced software solutions for the delivery of Internet Protocol service features.
History
It was founded in April 2000 by Eddie Sullivan, who also served as its CEO.[citation needed]
It was acquired by Cisco Systems on May 1, 2002, in a stock transaction worth up to US$173M.[1][2] Cisco had previously owned a minority interest. It had 85 employees at the time of the acquisition.[3]
