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Cisco Systems

Lazard Ltd. said Cisco Systems, the largest maker of computer networking gear, may be seeing weaker-than-expected demand trends. On Wednesday, Cisco said its chief strategy officer, who was responsible for finding acquisition opportunities, left for an investment fund. Cisco named chief technology officer Padmasree Warrior to replace Ned Hooper.