Xyplex
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer networking |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Fate | Acquired by Raytheon in 1994; later sold to Whittaker Corporation in 1996; acquired by MRV Communications in 1998 |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Routers, switches, remote access servers, networking hubs |
Xyplex Networks, Inc. operated as a firm in the computer networking sector, offering products such as routers, switches, remote access servers, and networking hubs. Established in 1981, the company concentrated on WAN access solutions and the automation of network device setup.
In 1994, Raytheon acquired Xyplex, which was subsequently sold to Whittaker Corporation in 1996. This transaction strengthened Whittaker’s capabilities in healthcare networking and expanded its international distribution network. Later, in 1998, MRV Communications acquired Xyplex for $35 million.
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