Brocade deepens IBM ties, steps up attack on Cisco

(AP) -- Brocade Communications Systems Inc. is deepening its ties with a powerful ally, IBM Corp., forging a new distribution deal for Internet routers and switches at a time when bigger rival Cisco Systems Inc. is straining some of its old relationships.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news160126854.html">Brocade deepens IBM ties, steps up attack on Cisco</a></p> <p>(AP) -- Brocade Communications Systems Inc. is deepening its ties with a powerful ally, IBM Corp., forging a new distribution deal for Internet routers and switches at a time when bigger rival Cisco Systems Inc. is straining some of its old relationships.</p>