Network Break 268: VMware Acquires Nyansa; Microsoft Plans To Hijack O365 Browser Search

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VMware snaps up visibility and monitoring company Nyansa for an undisclosed amount, Sonos EOLs hardware lines in a manner similar to IT vendors, and US telcos put an expiration date on 3G.
A rumor has Arista buying Big Switch but there’s no official confirmation, Microsoft plans to hijack browser search in an upcoming version of Office 365, and Intel and IBM announce Q4 and full year fiscal results.
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VMware Announces Intent to Acquire Nyansa – VMware
Sonos legacy and modern products – Sonos
Starting in May 2020, some of our oldest products will no longer receive software updates or new features. We want to explain why and your options. – Sonos
Smart Licensing and Smart Accounts FAQ for Partners, Distributors and Customers – Cisco
Killing 3G – POTs and PANs
Arista rallies as analysts weigh Big Switch deal reports – Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) – Seeking Alpha
Chrome suddenly using Bing after installing Office 365 Pro Plus… Yeah, that might have been us, mumbles Microsoft – The Register
Microsoft to Force Bing Search in Chrome for Office 365 ProPlus Users – Bleeping Computer
Intel Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Financials – Intel
IBM 4Q 2019 Earnings Announcement – IBM
Did IBM’s Quarter Just Prove their Hybrid Cloud Strategy? – Welcome to CIMI Corporation’s Public Blog