VNUNet: Perle acquires Linux specialist

"Communications vendor Perle Systems has acquired UK-based Chase Research for $8bn to beef up its Linux capabilities."

"Perle specialises in connectivity between AS/400 servers with products that include remote access servers for ethernet and token ring Lans, terminal servers and serial connectivity tools."

"Chase provides network connectivity and remote access products that provide communications between PCs/servers and peripheral devices, particularly in the Linux space."

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