Networking Giant Cisco Takes Aim At Corporate Data Centers

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Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) outlined a bold plan to establish a bigger presencein the market for computer hardware and the systems used by businesses to runtheir information-technology networks.

The announcement - which was expected - comes after months of speculation inthe technology industry. Cisco already is a dominant player among makers ofnetworking gear used to connect computer systems. But the company is now lookingto expand into other areas - such as blade servers - at a time when businesscustomers are demanding simpler, less expensive systems.

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