Industry | Computer Networks |
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Founded | 1981 |
Founder | Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico |
Defunct | 1987 |
Fate | Acquired |
Successor | 3Com |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Network hardware |
Bridge Communications, Inc. was founded by Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico in 1981 and was based in Mountain View, California. Bridge Communications made computer network bridges, routers, and communications servers.[1] They specialized in inter-connecting different kinds of networks.[2][3]
According to Judy Estrin, Bridge Communications shipped the first commercial router.[2]
Bridge Communications was acquired by 3Com on September 30, 1987.[4]