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 Tekelec Sells Morrisville-Based Network Diagnostics Division

A company spokesman says all 125 local employees will not be affected in the foreseeable future by the move. Former Tekelec exec to run unit for Catapult.

 Tekelec Unit in Triangle Sold to California Firm

Deal is worth $60 million in cash and notes. Tekelec exec to move to Catapult to oversee network diagnostics unit.

 Tekelec Revenues Take Big Hit

 Signal to Tekelec is Clear - Growth Lies in Wireless Equipment

Expansion plans remain on hold, but several analysts are upbeat about Tekelec's future. 'There just aren't too many other companies that have demonstrated an ability to grow top and bottom lines, and to do so faster than expected,' one says.

 Will Telecom Business Ring Up Deals in 2002? Signal Certainly Went Dead in 2001

The U.S. telecommunications industry crashed last year, and the shockwave rippled through the Triangle. The outlook for this year isn't much brighter, although Cisco has seen an up-tick in demand.