It seems that all ex-cisco executives look over Cisco switching business. After Nile another competitor is out of stealth mode.
https://www.geekwire.com/2022/led-by-cisco-vets-new-seattle-networking-startup-hedgehog-comes-out-of-stealth/
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There will always be competitors.
Convert a few thousand Cisco employees to contractors and use the money saved to acquire the company. Rinse and repeat
Maybe it’s because Cisco’s switching business is falling apart after too many failed licensing models and others know they can scoop up customers with ease.
edge cloud networking - sounds a lot like Intercloud. That turned out to be a great idea and billion dollar business :)