Cisco acquires Ubiquisys for US$310m

25 May 2013

Networking equipment maker Cisco has completed its acquisition of Ubiquisys for US$310m in cash and retention-based incentives.

Ubiquisys is a provider of 3G and long-term evolution (LTE) small-cell technologies, based in Swindon, UK.

The company’s technologies provide connectivity across mobile heterogeneous networks for service providers.

Under the deal, the companies will be able to give service providers a small-cell solution that supports the transition to next-generation radio access networks.

Ubiquisys employees will also be integrated into the Cisco Mobility Business Group.

Tina Costanza was a journalist and sub-editor at Silicon Republic

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