Comments on: Cisco Buys WebEx for $3.2 Billion http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:25:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2316029 Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp Wed, 21 May 2008 14:50:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2316029 [...] is a leader in the online web conferencing space. Press Release | TechCrunch | GigaOm  | [...] [...] is a leader in the online web conferencing space. Press Release | TechCrunch | GigaOm  | [...]

]]> By: SoonR Raises $9.5M from Cisco, Bringing Total Funding to $15.5M http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2302455 SoonR Raises $9.5M from Cisco, Bringing Total Funding to $15.5M Sat, 17 May 2008 02:05:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2302455 [...] September 2006, we wrote about how SoonR had partnered with WebEx (since bought by Cisco for $3.2 billion) so that WebEx conferences could be accessed via SoonR on the mobile. This recent round of funding [...] [...] September 2006, we wrote about how SoonR had partnered with WebEx (since bought by Cisco for $3.2 billion) so that WebEx conferences could be accessed via SoonR on the mobile. This recent round of funding [...]

]]> By: Rondee Launches “Evite” For Conference Calls http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2034748 Rondee Launches “Evite” For Conference Calls Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-2034748 [...] is fierce, though, with a lot of startups looking to make Cisco regret that $3.2 billion they paid for WebEx. DimDim, Zoho, SightSpeed, Vyew, and Google (acquired Marratech) are all nibbling at [...] [...] is fierce, though, with a lot of startups looking to make Cisco regret that $3.2 billion they paid for WebEx. DimDim, Zoho, SightSpeed, Vyew, and Google (acquired Marratech) are all nibbling at [...]

]]> By: Grockit Raises Cash, Prepares “Massive Multiplayer Online Learning” Product. : Teknicks Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1517471 Grockit Raises Cash, Prepares “Massive Multiplayer Online Learning” Product. : Teknicks Blog Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:55:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1517471 [...] in late 2006, they were unfunded. Their business idea of holding low-cost GMAT prep courses over Webex was just getting off the [...] [...] in late 2006, they were unfunded. Their business idea of holding low-cost GMAT prep courses over Webex was just getting off the [...]

]]> By: e5k | Brèves 2.0 Californie: Digg API, Nouveau Live Spaces, Google fonce sur WebEx http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1339238 e5k | Brèves 2.0 Californie: Digg API, Nouveau Live Spaces, Google fonce sur WebEx Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:39:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1339238 [...] au bataillon pour ma part), une solution de Web Conference concurrence de WebEx (récemment racheté par Cisco pour 3.2 milliards de dollars). Cette solution permet de discuter via texte, vidéo et de [...] [...] au bataillon pour ma part), une solution de Web Conference concurrence de WebEx (récemment racheté par Cisco pour 3.2 milliards de dollars). Cette solution permet de discuter via texte, vidéo et de [...]

]]> By: Ajax Girl http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1338720 Ajax Girl Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:19:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1338720 [...] of Marratech, which is broadly in the e-meeting space and certainly competes with WebEx (recently acquired by Cisco for $3.2 billion). Users are able to communicate via text chat, VOIP and video, and share [...] [...] of Marratech, which is broadly in the e-meeting space and certainly competes with WebEx (recently acquired by Cisco for $3.2 billion). Users are able to communicate via text chat, VOIP and video, and share [...]

]]> By: Google Acquires Marratech; Gets Into WebEx Territory http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1338652 Google Acquires Marratech; Gets Into WebEx Territory Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:23:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1338652 [...] of Marratech, which is broadly in the e-meeting space and certainly competes with WebEx (recently acquired by Cisco for $3.2 billion). Users are able to communicate via text chat, VOIP and video, and share [...] [...] of Marratech, which is broadly in the e-meeting space and certainly competes with WebEx (recently acquired by Cisco for $3.2 billion). Users are able to communicate via text chat, VOIP and video, and share [...]

]]> By: Kevin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1266099 Kevin Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:50:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1266099 I'm curious about the math behind Natasha's excellent comment on WebEx customer acquisition cost. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't $2.9B / 23,800 = $121,000 per customer? Or did you mean that it's about $121 per user assuming that most customers have an average 1000 user license? Also, I think the more accurate stats on Webex customers is around 28,000 (The Barron's article was published July 2006) http://www.webex.com/overview/customers_all.html I’m curious about the math behind Natasha’s excellent comment on WebEx customer acquisition cost.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t $2.9B / 23,800 = $121,000 per customer?

Or did you mean that it’s about $121 per user assuming that most customers have an average 1000 user license?

Also, I think the more accurate stats on Webex customers is around 28,000 (The Barron’s article was published July 2006)

http://www.webex.com/overview/customers_all.html

]]> By: Mystery Man http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1262350 Mystery Man Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:13:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1262350 I like boobs I like boobs

]]> By: Andrew Inderwick http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1242649 Andrew Inderwick Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1242649 Try our web conferencing software and let us know your thoughts! Unlimited seats, unlimited conferencing for $59.99/month http://www.premierwebconferencing.com On our site you will find an extensive overview video that explains the features from both the moderator and participants view point. Feel free to take the features for a test drive in our public room. Andrew Try our web conferencing software and let us know your thoughts!

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On our site you will find an extensive overview video that explains the features from both the moderator and participants view point.

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]]> By: Massimo Bizzarro http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239449 Massimo Bizzarro Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:22:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239449 Sorry www.helloworld.com/massimo Sorry http://www.helloworld.com/massimo

]]> By: Massimo Bizzarro http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239444 Massimo Bizzarro Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:21:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239444 My page is www.hellworld.com/massimo My page is http://www.hellworld.com/massimo

]]> By: Massimo Bizzarro http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239437 Massimo Bizzarro Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:19:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1239437 Helloworld has everything that Webex has and more and it is also alot cheaper to use broadcasting is only pennies per stream. video email online sharing, podcasting,blogging, and also a place to social network with online storage starting at 2 Gigs. E-mail me for more information. Helloworld has everything that Webex has and more and it is also alot cheaper to use broadcasting is only pennies per stream. video email online sharing, podcasting,blogging, and also a place to social network with online storage starting at 2 Gigs. E-mail me for more information.

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1238826 David Mackey Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:34:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1238826 Wow. I wouldn't have ever seen that coming. I think its a good thing though, if Cisco plays it right (by lowering prices). WebEx is the industry standard, but there are a lot of options. Still, if a company wants to act "big" WebEx is the way to go. I've been using CrossLoop personally though (mainly b/c its free, quick, and easy). Wow. I wouldn’t have ever seen that coming. I think its a good thing though, if Cisco plays it right (by lowering prices). WebEx is the industry standard, but there are a lot of options. Still, if a company wants to act “big” WebEx is the way to go. I’ve been using CrossLoop personally though (mainly b/c its free, quick, and easy).

]]> By: Tamara http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1233143 Tamara Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:47:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1233143 Wow, another example of why being first (even if you're really good) isn't always best. I was the UI designer for NetPodium, which was a startup born in 1999. It rocked...had all the functionality of today's solutions and some other good stuff they don't even have yet (threaded chat, for example). Worked with all the streaming media solutions. If I do say so myself, the UI rocked. And, it was waaaaaay too early. We were bought by InterVu, which was a streaming media network solution, which was then bought by Akamai. We were the dolphin in the tuna net for that acquisition. And then, the bubble burst and Akamai, quite intelligently, pulled back to their core business, and Netpodium, sadly, was gone. Around the same time we were purchased, as I recall, the industry was all abuzz with how WebEx spent a HUGE chunk of investor money on hiring RuPaul to do some event or advertising or something on them. A little later, PlaceWare was purchased by Microsoft, and became part of LiveMeeting. A few days ago, I gave a preso using the Macromedia solution--and it was actually a great experience. Anyways, thought you all might like that little story. Congrats to WebEx. Wow, another example of why being first (even if you’re really good) isn’t always best. I was the UI designer for NetPodium, which was a startup born in 1999. It rocked…had all the functionality of today’s solutions and some other good stuff they don’t even have yet (threaded chat, for example). Worked with all the streaming media solutions. If I do say so myself, the UI rocked. And, it was waaaaaay too early. We were bought by InterVu, which was a streaming media network solution, which was then bought by Akamai. We were the dolphin in the tuna net for that acquisition. And then, the bubble burst and Akamai, quite intelligently, pulled back to their core business, and Netpodium, sadly, was gone. Around the same time we were purchased, as I recall, the industry was all abuzz with how WebEx spent a HUGE chunk of investor money on hiring RuPaul to do some event or advertising or something on them. A little later, PlaceWare was purchased by Microsoft, and became part of LiveMeeting. A few days ago, I gave a preso using the Macromedia solution–and it was actually a great experience. Anyways, thought you all might like that little story. Congrats to WebEx.

]]> By: Dean Collins http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1233111 Dean Collins Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1233111 Sounds like the old dot com buybble strategy of "Synergies" howe I have another theory as well google up Orative (or go to my blog and search on 'Orative') it will then make sense to you why this was worth this much oney to Cisco. Cheers, Dean Collins www.collins.net.pr/blog Sounds like the old dot com buybble strategy of “Synergies” howe I have another theory as well google up Orative (or go to my blog and search on ‘Orative’) it will then make sense to you why this was worth this much oney to Cisco.

Cheers,
Dean Collins
http://www.collins.net.pr/blog

]]> By: Elliot Yates http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1232802 Elliot Yates Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:56:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1232802 It is a strange move from Cisco, why are they buying a web services company? I also agree with the pervious posts, that Webex really quite sucks. It is a strange move from Cisco, why are they buying a web services company? I also agree with the pervious posts, that Webex really quite sucks.

]]> By: Zaib Kaleem http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1232110 Zaib Kaleem Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:26:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1232110 <strong>Cisco to Acquire WebEx For $3.2 Billion...</strong> Cisco announced an agreement to acquire WebEx for approx. $3.2 billion. If you haven’t of Webex, don’t worry - many people who consider themselves to be in the information technology (IT) field haven’t either. Webex is a hosted web co... Cisco to Acquire WebEx For $3.2 Billion…

Cisco announced an agreement to acquire WebEx for approx. $3.2 billion.
If you haven’t of Webex, don’t worry - many people who consider themselves to be in the information technology (IT) field haven’t either. Webex is a hosted web co…

]]> By: Daily Bitekletas http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231813 Daily Bitekletas Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:51:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231813 <strong>What I’ve Learned Today...</strong> 1. MooTools /MooFx can easily take-over Scriptaculous as a Javascript framework/Animation. The documentation is rich in content but it’s too technical that I can’t even find where the “getting started for dummies is”. I got get ... What I’ve Learned Today…

1. MooTools /MooFx can easily take-over Scriptaculous as a Javascript framework/Animation. The documentation is rich in content but it’s too technical that I can’t even find where the “getting started for dummies is”. I got get …

]]> By: Sean http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231737 Sean Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:25:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231737 I agree with Sarit, ive used webex for work and it is rather slow and not very user friendly to be honest. I agree with Sarit, ive used webex for work and it is rather slow and not very user friendly to be honest.

]]> By: Sarit http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231150 Sarit Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:36:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1231150 I don't get it. We used Webex at work for remote contorling and presentations (sometimes). It was so slowww and hard to understand. Not very intuitive. Logmein.com is far far better for out of the box remote controling, and there lots of new services for presentations out there. I don’t get it.
We used Webex at work for remote contorling and presentations (sometimes). It was so slowww and hard to understand. Not very intuitive.
Logmein.com is far far better for out of the box remote controling, and there lots of new services for presentations out there.

]]> By: Sachin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230703 Sachin Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:45:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230703 I would say Citrix Online's www.gotomeeting and www.gotowebinar beats WebEx headsup. Citrix products are cool, easy and simple...and more over very cheap as compared to WebExs heafty charges. Look at this URLs for straight out comparison - http://www.citr...6/ka/wx1/friend https://www.got...6/ka/wx1/friend I would say Citrix Online’s http://www.gotomeeting and http://www.gotowebinar beats WebEx headsup. Citrix products are cool, easy and simple…and more over very cheap as compared to WebExs heafty charges.

Look at this URLs for straight out comparison -

http://www.citr…6/ka/wx1/friend

https://www.got…6/ka/wx1/friend

]]> By: tijan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230486 tijan Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:25:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230486 Mike, doodleboard (http://www.doodleboard.us) is another startup worth mentioning. Its an infinite ajax whiteboard that's ultra simple to use. Still in alpha though... Mike, doodleboard (http://www.doodleboard.us) is another startup worth mentioning. Its an infinite ajax whiteboard that’s ultra simple to use. Still in alpha though…

]]> By: karl http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230092 karl Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:14:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230092 Wow. That's about the dumbest thing I've heard in a while. http://www.cddvdripper.com Wow. That’s about the dumbest thing I’ve heard in a while.

http://www.cddvdripper.com

]]> By: Milo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230083 Milo Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:10:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/cisco-buys-webex-for-32-billion/#comment-1230083 Mike -- I don't think their target market is for users like you who think its expensive and bulky. The price is peanuts for billion dollar companies. Mike — I don’t think their target market is for users like you who think its expensive and bulky.

The price is peanuts for billion dollar companies.

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