Cisco Systems

Oct 14 2009   5:58AM GMT

Cisco intends to acquire advance wireless gear maker Starent Networks Corp for 2.9 billion dollars

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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Yet another acquisition is planned by Cisco Systems. Cisco Systems is planning to buy advance wireless telecommunication equipment makers Starent Networks Corp for 2.9 billion dollars to boost its product offerings as phone carriers build out next-generation networks. This will be a second major acquisition this month for Cisco Systems after billion buyout of videoconferencing leader Tandberg for roughly 3 billion dollars.

According to a post in Cisco blogs, by acquiring Starent Networks Corp - Cisco Systems can expand their product portfolio in mobile internet market. As we all know the Emerging markets are seeing the success of Wi-Max technology. Surely this acquisition will help Cisco to broaden its presence in the Wi-Max area.

“The growth of smart mobile devices and net books has fundamentally changed consumer behavior with regards to how they use the Internet,” said Ned Hooper, Cisco’s chief strategy officer who also oversees the consumer business.

By first half of year 2010, the acquisition is expected to close. Until then Cisco Systems and Starent Networks Corp  will continue to operate as separate companies. Upon completion of the transaction Starent Networks Corp will become the new Mobile Internet Technology Group led by Starent President and CEO Ashraf Dahod. Starent was founded in 2000 and completed its initial public offering in 2007. The company is based in Tewksbury, Mass., and has approximately 1,000 employees worldwide.

Oct 10 2009   5:59AM GMT

The Borderless Networks Experience:Cool new innovations

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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October 20^th, we can all experience the architectural vision for Borderless Networks Cisco is creating, on 20^th October, 2009 at 11 AM PST Cisco System is conducting a virtual event “Borderless Networks Experience”.  If you are in different time zone no probs, Cisco Systems is hosting this virtual even in three different time zones. So just pick that one which suits you the best and enjoy the latest innovation. The details are as follows

The Borderless Networks Experience: The World is Your Workspace Tues., Oct. 20; 11:00 PDT (18:00 GMT) Imagine a world where you can use video in innovative ways with your customers, business partners and employees. Imagine a world where customer satisfaction is improved by making interactions more personal and immediate. In this world, the workspace is seamlessly transformed to be more global, efficient and fun. This webcast will explain how new technologies can transform your business to make the Borderless Network Experience a reality. Live Q&A Cisco experts will be available throughout the webcast to answer your questions regarding this new, ground-breaking technology.

Agenda

o   Cisco networking experts unveil industry-changing innovations for delivering the ultimate workspace experience o   Industry leading IT managers describe how these innovations are already transforming their businesses. o   Discover how to make your organization borderless

 

So have fun and check this cool video as well.

Oct 8 2009   10:10PM GMT

Bad news for SPAM, Good news for you

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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Cisco Systems have come up with a security appliance which is a dedicated antispam, antivirus and antiphisihing appliance which virtually eliminates email threat right out of box. Cisco named this security appliance as The Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker, which is aimed at small business segment and can support up to 250 users. More over the SC Magazine has awarded all star rating for the Cisco Spam & Virus Blocker i.e. 5-star rating

 

The Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker acts as an email gateway and message transfer agent, typically deployed between the internet edge and the email server. The appliance secures email using anti-malware, anti-spam and content filtering.

The good news is Cisco Systems is offering a 30 days money back guarantee and if you are among first 100 customers to fix an appointment chances are high to receive an iPod shuffle.

 

Some of the salient features of Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker are as follows

 

·         Protects small businesses by providing powerful protection against spam, viruses and other email threats to secure your network and business data while improving productivity.

·         Stops spam right out of the box, unlike other products that require ongoing and time-consuming administration to work effectively.

·         Reduces operational costs through simple setup in minutes and continuous automatic updates.

·         Enhances the performance of networks, servers, and computers by helping eliminate unwanted email.

·         Provides peace of mind with a complete solution including hardware, software, updates, and product support in a single package.

Overall the Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker is an impressive device as an entry point into the small business market. Smaller organizations with the budget and need for granular security options can enjoy the full featured enterprise-class nature of the product, as well as the support.

Sep 26 2009   7:20AM GMT

Cisco Launches SA 500 Series Security Appliances, specifically designed and priced to meet small business needs

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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If you are having an Organization with 100 employees or less and you are looking for an appropriate Security device to protect your Organization from the frequently growing internet threats, also offering  secured  wireless,  offering Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to remote branch offices and on to go employees, with a firewall and optional email and web security capabilities. Here is the answer, the Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliance. Cisco Systems recently launched the Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliance recently exclusively for Small to Medium size business.

 

The Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliance comes in three models; SA 520, SA 520 W and SA 540,  each of these  models features the integrated firewall, support for the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway and network ports which are capable of working at 1 Giga Speed.  Here are some of the features of the Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliance. Only SA 520 W is capable of supporting Wireless (802.11 b/g/n capabilities) working in the 2.4 GHz range with high encryption capabilities.

 

·       Secure remote access to business information with a built-in stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall and VPN capabilities.

·       Increased security of remote access: With support for optional VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP), the Cisco SA 500 Series provides two-factor authentication and one-time-use password access control.

·       Lower costs associated with deployment and management based on a single, easy-to-install, easy-to-use solution.

·       Prevent security breaches from email threats or malicious websites that could lead to disruption of business-critical applications and services.

·       Increased employee productivity by helping prevent spam, spyware, and inappropriate web browsing with the optional Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway.

·       Easy deployment and management: The embedded Security Appliance Configuration Utility offers comprehensive configuration and monitoring of all the services in a single application.

·       Affordable service coverage: The highest level of performance and reliability to keep your business running smoothly. Check out Small Business Pro Service.

In conclusion Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliances is designed to solve Small business problems.  For more information visit the Cisco SA 500 Website.

 

Sep 16 2009   11:01AM GMT

Cisco Press launches new title addressing FCoE standard

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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In one of my older post in June I was just taking about the FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) as a standard. Cisco Systems was one of the major contributors to establish the FCoE Standard.  Like a responsible vendor now Cisco Press has come up with a new title “I/O Consolidation in the Data Center”. This title is a fully updated version of Silvano Gai’s privately-published book on FCoE, written for leading FCoE pioneer Nuova Systems before the company was acquired by Cisco. Nearly 12,000 copies of that book have already been distributed, demonstrating the immense interest in FCoE technology, and the scarcity of reliable information that has existed about it.

The new title “I/O Consolidation in the Data Center” deals with the recently approved FCoE standard. According Cisco Press Senior Publicist Jamie Adams the new title comprises of five detail case studies illustrating typical FCoE adoption scenarios, as well as extensive Q & A section addressing issues raised quite often by the Enterprise IT professionals.

For more details do check out the Cisco Press product description.

Aug 15 2009   5:41AM GMT

With Cisco’s Telepresence you can win 3000 $!

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Why do want Cisco TelePresence ?  Answer this question in a video format, and submit your entries before 8^th of September 2009 and win 3000 $.

 

 Amazing right!  Cisco TelePresence recently launched a video contest “Why I Want Cisco TelePresence”

The video contest is designed to entice individuals from around the world to submit their ideas about why or how they would like to use Cisco TelePresence in their work lives – how they might connect to co-workers or peers in other locations; the benefits they would uniquely reap; why they would be the ideal person to use a Cisco TelePresence system. Winners in two categories, Productivity and Shaping the Future, have a chance to win $3,000 each.

 

 

The Contest is open to individuals who: (1) are at least 21 years of age as of the Contest start date and (2) work or have worked within a professional organization that uses technology. Submission period ends at September 8, 2009 at 11:59 p.m.

Aug 4 2009   4:58AM GMT

Webinar “Guide to CCNA Wireless Certification” on 5th of August

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Cisco Press author Brandon Carroll is offering a CCNA Wireless Intro Webinar Aug of August 2009, the details of the Webinar is as follows, it’s good for the individuals who are aiming at CCNA Wireless Certification (IUWNE 640-721).

Topic:   Guide to CCNA Wireless Certification

Session dates:  

11:30 am, Pacific Daylight Time (San Francisco, GMT-07:00)

Duration:   30 minutes

 Presenters:   Ascolta 2

Description:   This webinar provides information on other resources recommended for CCNA Wireless study as well as a look at what one can expect if taking a self-study path, a self-study path with some practice using production equipment, or an instructor-led course with dedicated lab equipment.

Who Should Attend: Those beginning the CCNA Wireless or considering the CCNA Wireless Certification track would benefit from attending as well as those that want a look at the technical content in the IUWNE v1.0 course.

Instructor Name: Brandon Carroll

Host’s name:   Ascolta 2

Register now

Aug 1 2009   6:19AM GMT

Chance to win a Flip Video Camcorder from Cisco!

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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Starting 3^rd of August, 2009, Cisco Systems is giving away 15 Flip Video Camcorders on twitter. The Flip Video Camcorders could be yours by following the three simple steps.

Watch!
Every business day for 3 weeks, Cisco will ask a different question from http://www.twitter.com/DigitalCribs  about the new Digital Cribs webisodes featuring Paul Van Dyk, Graham Hill, and Martha Lane Fox. Watch the videos, tweet the answer to the daily question, and follow @DigitalCribs to find out if The Flip is yours!

Tweet!
To enter the contest, tweet the correct answer via @reply and include the hashtag #DigitalCribs.

Win!
Cisco will randomly choose one winner per day to win a new Flip VideoTM camcorder. Winners will be listed there and announced via our Twitter account, @DigitalCribs, every day before they post the next question.

 

Jul 27 2009   11:26AM GMT

Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report is out

Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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According to the Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report , the Conficker worm is still active and affecting thousands of Systems daily.  Just to recap the Conficker worm began infecting the Systems in late 2008 and still an active worm.

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 Cisco Systems released the Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report on 14^th of July 2009 and the report highlights some of the most common technical and business strategies that Internet  criminals used to breach corporate networks compromise Web sites and steal personnel information.

The highlights of the Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report is as follows

• The Conficker worm, which began infecting computer systems late last year by exploiting a Windows operating system vulnerability, continues to spread. Several million computer systems were under Conficker’s control as of June 2009.
• Online criminals are up on current events and making the most of them. After the outbreak of H1N1 influenza (”swine flu”) in April, cybercriminals quickly blanketed the Web with spam that advertised preventive drugs and linked to fake pharmacies. Cybercriminals will often seize on major news events to launch this type of attack.  While many spammers continue to operate with extremely high volumes, some are opting for lower-volume but more frequent attacks in an effort to remain under the radar.
• President Barack Obama has made strengthening U.S. cybersecurity a high priority for his administration and looks to work with the international community and the private sector to leverage technology innovations to reduce cybercrime. This focus is expected to have a significant positive impact for the industry in the coming months. John N. Stewart, Cisco’s chief security officer and a contributor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report for the Obama administration, provided additional insight in a recent blog and video blog post.

Continued »

Jul 22 2009   9:02AM GMT

Missed Cisco Live 2009? Get a virtual access to Cisco Live 2009

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Did you miss the much talked Cisco Live 2009? No worries Cisco Live Virtual is here, by registering you can have chance to access more than 200 technical training and educational sessions with a membership to Cisco Live Virtual. Browse the unique 3D virtual environment using full access and view more than a dozen complimentary sessions online now.

The Cisco Live Virtual is available in two flavors Cisco Live Virtual Pass: Free and Cisco Live Virtual Premier Pass:Full Access for $395 or 5 Cisco Learning Credits .

The Cisco Live Virtual Pass: Free provides you an access to on-demand technical training sessions, keynotes and Super Sessions in the auditorium as well as access to the Cisco customer community. Register for Cisco Live Virtual and see for yourself all that this community has to offer.

Whereas the Cisco Live Virtual Premier Pass: provides you an access to on-demand technical training sessions, keynotes and Super Sessions in the auditorium as well as access to the Cisco customer community. Register for Cisco Live Virtual and see for yourself all that this community has to offer.