At the time of acquisition, NDS was profitable, had happy customers and happy employees. Cisco didn't consciously destroy all that, it was just a really poor fit, both organisationally and culturally. The sooner it's divested, the sooner people can start making the best of what's left. FWIW, I don't think the current leadership team will be an asset in that process. The slowly escalating pain and anguish felt by ex-NDS employees is what generates all the talk on here. Plenty have given up, besides all those that had no choice, but most retain an interest, such is the affection for NDS as it was. Those that make accusations of 'whining' etc are a perfect illustration of the cultural chasm. You guys can stay at Cisco, don't worry.
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