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Sycamore Networks (Sycamore Networks) Research & Development : $24.32 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2013)


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What is Sycamore Networks Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sycamore Networks's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jan. 2013 was $4.18 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2013 was $24.32 Mil.

Sycamore Networks Research & Development Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sycamore Networks's Research & Development can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Sycamore Networks Research & Development Chart

Sycamore Networks Annual Data
Trend Jul03 Jul04 Jul05 Jul06 Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 47.40 50.13 31.69 26.62 27.19

Sycamore Networks Quarterly Data
Apr08 Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.05 7.19 6.47 6.49 4.18

Sycamore Networks Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2013 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $24.32 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sycamore Networks  (OTCPK:SCMR) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Sycamore Networks (Sycamore Networks) Business Description

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http://www.scmrinc.com
Sycamore Networks Inc was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on February 17, 1998. The Company develops and markets Intelligent Bandwidth Management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide and provides services associated with such products.
Executives
Robert E Donahue director
John W Gerdelman director C/O SYCAMORE NETWORKS INC, 220 MILL RD, CHELMSFORD MA 01824
Alan Cormier officer: General Counsel and Secretary 220 MILL ROAD, CHELMSFORD MA 01824