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Although enterprise routers remain the single largest profit driver for Cisco, we note that the service provider router segment (including both edge and core routers) does generate a combined profitability beyond the individual contribution from the enterprise segment.

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While the enterprise router market will benefit most directly from expanding budgets at large companies, a recent report from Infonetics Research suggest that improvement in IT spending is permeating the service provider market (including core and edge routers) as well.

FORBES: Enterprise Routers Are Cisco's Engine

As of June, Direct Edge handled 2 billion shares overall, 139.5 million through its so-called enhanced liquidity provider program.

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