Even when it comes to Twittering Cisco Systems is leading. Cisco Systems is honored to win 2010 B2B Twitterer of the Year. Cisco Systems at Twitter is doing a great job over past two year. I could see all most all updates from Cisco Systems are twitted, guess who is at number two? it’s Juniper Networks. For further info check this blog post. I think Twitter is a key tool for revolution especially in this century. Waiting for what? Start twitting this post who knows you might be among the 2011 Winners.

According to Cisco learning network the newly revised DESGN 640-864 and ARCH 642-874 exams will be available at Pearson VUE testing centers by January 31, 2011.

The revised exams are aligned to the new v2.1 DESGN and ARCH courses and cover virtualization and data center design. As previously announced by Cisco Systems the  DESGN 640-863 and ARCH 642-873 exams, which are aligned to the previous v2.0 DESGN and ARCH courses, will continue to be available for candidates through April 30, 2011 and May 11, 2011, respectively.

According to Cisco Learning Network the beta version of the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) will be available for scheduling and testing at all worldwide Cisco-authorized Pearson VUE testing centers. This opportunity is valid from February 18, 2011 and continuing through March 18, 2011.  One great news about the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) is you can schedule and write the exam on same day. Also all beta exam takers are eligible to take the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) at a discounted price of 50 USD with full recertification or lab qualification credit granted to all passing candidates.  Candidates preparing for this exam should refer to CCIE Service Provider v3.0 Exam Topics on the Cisco Learning Network for a detailed outline of the topics covered.

You can expect the beat exam results in six to eight weeks after the close of the beta period. Therefore, CCIEs in suspended status with an expiration date before May 31, 2011 should recertify using another exam.  Candidates may only attempt a beta exam once during the beta period.

According to a recent Cisco survey, only 20 percent of small businesses know what “cloud services” are, even though 75 percent of SMBs polled are already using some kind of hosted or subscription-based service to enhance their business goals. Read rest of the story by following this link.

The Cisco 100 Series Switches proves to be useful to very small organizations or home users to establish network connectivity, especially the games savvy users can enjoy the great features offered by Cisco 100 Series Switches with life time warranty, some of the features of Cisco 100 Series Switches are

• Choice of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Available in desktop or rack mount models
• Sets up in minutes with no software to install or configuration requirements
• Automatic cable detection, so you don’t have to worry about using the wrong cable type
• Automatic speed and full- and half-duplex sensing helps ensure that you’re running at the right network speed
• Auto quality of service (QoS) on all models prioritizes network traffic to keep critical network applications running at top performance
• Fanless design so switches run silently and unobtrusively
• Power-saving technology is able to enter sleep mode, turn off unused ports, and adjust power as needed
• Flexible network design mini Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) expansion slots
• Compatibility with network devices from other vendors
• Ability to trade up to a Cisco or Cisco Small Business switch at any time and receive full credit for the value of their switch
• Limited Lifetime Warranty to protect your investment

Cisco Systems announced the introduction of Cisco ASR 5000 mobile multimedia services solution. The addition of the ASR 5000 gives Cisco a comprehensive end-to-end Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture and offers mobile operators a platform specifically designed to accommodate the rapid growth of mobile Internet traffic and mobile multimedia applications.

This Cisco mobile Internet network architecture increases network and customer intelligence, offers world-class performance in each solution, and allows service providers to utilize Cisco networking expertise across any access, including 2G/3G/4G mobile network — from cell site to packet core to data center. With this new architecture, consumers will enjoy faster mobile Internet speeds and more seamless mobile multimedia experiences.

Primary Features

• High performance across capacity, throughput, and transaction rate metrics
• Integrated packet voice, data, and multimedia for service flexibility
• High-touch deep packet inspection for enhanced charging and user understanding
• Simple scalability with no function-specific cards
• High reliability with session recovery and geographic redundancy

Major Innovations

• Multiple functions supported in a single node
• In-line Services for highly flexible service control and operational simplicity
• Detailed protocol monitoring, debugging, and subscriber statistics

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.

Coming September 14^th 2009 you can pre-order the September 2009 edition of the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide. This guide presents an overview of Cisco products, services and solutions for every part of your business. It meets information needs for companies of all sizes.

The portable and easy-to-use reference tool includes brief product overviews, important features, technical specifications, part numbers, and ordering information for many of Cisco products and services. It’s designed to help our partners, resellers, distributors, and sales account teams quickly learn about and sell Cisco products, services and solutions that are right for their customers. It’s also ideal for end users, networking professionals, Cisco Networking Academy members, and those studying for Cisco certification who need a broad, high- level overview.

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