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Today's Research on Cisco and Aruba: Networking Solution Providers Gear for New Protocols
[February 11, 2013]

Today's Research on Cisco and Aruba: Networking Solution Providers Gear for New Protocols


LONDON, February 11, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Networking companies are evolving to stay relevant in changing tech scenario. These companies are using different tactics for this purpose. Even major companies like Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) are struggling to cope with fast changing dynamics, with their stock prices showing only marginal growth. The industry is also seeing consolidation as companies are restructuring their businesses to streamline their operations. Increased competition is also eating away the margins, prompting the companies to take cost-control measures. Growing trend of Bring Your Own Devices policy being adopted by enterprises is going to have major impact on the network solution companies, where industry players like Aruba Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) are expected to benefit. StockCall professionals have completed their technical analysis on Aruba Networks and Cisco Systems; and these free reports are accessible by registering at http://www.stockcall.com/research Cisco Systems Sells Lagging Business Unit Cisco Systems Inc. stock grew only 5 percent in the past 12 months. However, the company is in the process of restructuring its business and the positive impact should be visible on its stock price in the near future. For the next 5 years, the company is expected to grow its earnings by 11 percent annually. The stock trades at Price/Earnings ratio of 13.65, far lower than the PE ratios of its competitors. Cisco Systems also maintains a leadership position in its market segment and is consolidating its position through organic growth and acquisitions. Sign up for the free technical research on Cisco Systems at http://www.StockCall.com/CSCO021113.pdf Cisco Systems is getting rid of its non-core assets as it sold its Linksys home networking division to Belkin. The sale will help the company to mobilize resources towards its better performing units. It is also looking to gain foothold in cloud market with the acquisition of Meraki. Cisco Systems also faces stiff competition in its enterprise segment especially with Oracle's latest acquisition of Acme Packet.



Cisco Systems is scheduled to announce its quarterly numbers on February 13th and is likely to post positive results. Its stock currently has good dividend yield of nearly 3 percent, making it a good income investment opportunity. With its low dividend payout ratio, it is expected that the company will keep the dividend stream steady.

Aruba Network Banks on BYOD Trend Aruba Network is trading a little off its 52-week high. The company engages in the business of providing network access solutions to mobile enterprises and is likely to capitalize on the growing trend of mobile usage. The company is set to announce its quarterly results on February 21st and is expected to report good numbers. Be sure to read our latest technical research on Aruba Network by registering at http://www.StockCall.com/ARUN021113.pdf The company is expected to put an end to its declining revenue trend. For this purpose, it is planning to upgrade its infrastructure in a bid to enhance its network speed. The company would be adopting 802.11ac protocol later this year. The launch of supported devices will help it in reviving its revenue. The company also recently introduced its Wireless LAN platform. The new offering will help Aruba Network to capitalize on the growing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend.


Aruba Network stock lost 8 percent of its value in the past 52 weeks. However, in 2013, the stock seems to be on its way to recoup its lost value. The stock can provide good value in the long-run.

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