Bay Networks [SEP] parent company
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- ISOTRO Network Management, Inc. (April, 1997) - DNS and DHCP technologies.
- Rapid City Communications (June, 1997) - Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing technology.
- New Oak Communications (January, 1998) - Provided VPN technology to Bay Networks product line.
- Netsation Corp. (February, 1998) - Technology was used to augment Bay Networks Optivity network management system.
Acquisition by Nortel.
Bay Networks was acquired by Northern Telecom in June 1998 for US$ 9.1 billion,
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Ownership and network changes Other networks.
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