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Networking Management Software Enables Consumers to Enjoy Digital Technology That Simply Works and Simply Connects

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2008 -- Cisco today announced its intent to purchase privately held Pure Networks, a Seattle-based leader in home networking-management software and tools. Pure Networks' home networking-management solution allows users to easily set up and manage a home network and connect a range of devices, applications and services within a home.
Cisco to Acquire Pure Networks    » read more »

July 23, 2008 -- On July 29, 2008, representatives from Cisco, Intel, and key customers in healthcare and education will discuss their approach and best practices for delivering high performance mobile computing with 802.11n Draft 2.0 wireless networking and mobility technologies. The discussion will highlight:

* Cisco and Intel sharing performance results from extensive testing of 802.11n technologies.

* IT professionals from Southeast Alabama Medical Center and a university describing their business needs and technical considerations for deploying 802.11n.

* Interactive Q&A    » read more »

New Security Measures Underscore Commitment to Protect Certification Integrity and Value

SAN JOSE, Calif. and BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 22, 2008 -- Cisco and its global testing provider, Pearson VUE, a business of Pearson, today announced a series of security enhancements that will reinforce the integrity and value of the Cisco certification portfolio.    » read more »

Leading Service Provider Offering More Converged Data, Voice and Media Services to Business Customers

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2008 -- Cisco today announced that China Telecom Americas is greatly expanding its network based on the Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture. Because it builds its services with Cisco equipment and technologies, China Telecom Americas has become a Cisco Powered Program member with service designations in Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based IP virtual private network (VPN) and Carrier Ethernet.    » read more »

Annual IT and Communications Conference Spotlights the Many Dimensions of Collaboration

Orlando, Fla. - Wednesday, June 25, 2008:

Day 2 Highlights / Key Facts

* Cisco CEO and Chairman of the Board John Chambers delivers keynote
* Cisco announced three new corporate and technology initiatives:

1. Green: Cisco states goal to reduce its global greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions 25 percent by 2012.
2. Global Talent: Cisco's approach to talent acquisition and enhancing the IT profession's career opportunities so they can lead the way into the Web 2.0 world and beyond.
3. Virtualization: The increasing roles application delivery and data center virtualization have in supporting rising collaborative Web 2.0 demands.    » read more »

New research shows small and medium businesses in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland are ready to embrace new technologies

BUDAPEST, Hungary; PRAGUE, Czech Rep. & WARSAW, Poland - April 3, 2008 - Advanced information and communications technology is a key differentiator that can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow their business, become more competitive and operate more efficiently within international supply chains. As part of Cisco's continued commitment to Central and Eastern Europe, Cisco CapitalTM today announced the availability of its EasyLease financing program through local finance organisations in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.    » read more »

SAO PAOLO, Brazil, April 2, 2008 -- Westcon Group, Inc., the leading specialty distributor in networking, convergence, security and mobility, announced that it is extending its distribution agreement with Cisco® into the Brazilian market. Westcon Brazil will offer channel partners a full line of Cisco enterprise and SMB solutions effective immediately.    » read more »