Should Cisco make like HP, and split?

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15 GOTO schools for the best programming jobs For a sweet desktop, try Mint with Cinnamon Network World Daily News AM October 08, 2014 Should Cisco make like HP, and split? As is usual after an event like this week's breakup of HP, pundits start opining on whom else should follow suit. Naturally, Cisco's name came up in a bulletin penned this week by Mark Sue, an analyst at investment firm RBC Capital Markets, and a longtime Cisco watcher.Sue believes Cisco should consider splitting into two entities: Cisco Solutions and Cisco Cloud. Cisco Solutions would include parts of routing, switching and services – those that are mature and profitable, and that Cisco should manage these businesses for higher free cash flow.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 15 GOTO schools for the best programming jobs 2. INSIDER For a sweet desktop, try Mint with Cinnamon 3. Gartner: Top 10 Technology Trends for 2015 IT can't ignore 4. 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