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I-Synergo Opens One of the Largest IT Parks in CIS With Cisco Technology

2009-11-23T20:00:00+00:00

KAZAN, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, November 23, 2009 – One of the largest information technology (IT) parks in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was opened in Kazan, the capital of the republic of Tatarstan and one of Russia's largest cities. Built by the IT solutions and services provider I-Synergo, the park's networking and communications infrastructure is based on Cisco ...

HCL Security Collaborates with Cisco to Help Enable Safer and More Secure Communities

2009-11-23T18:30:00+00:00

WASHINGTON, November 23, 2009 - HCL Security announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco to collaborate on delivering IP-based safety and security solutions to help enable safer and more secure communities. The collaboration will combine the strengths of Cisco's Smart+Connected Communities leadership with HCL Security's 'Safe State' architecture to ...

Cisco Finds Organizations Not Ready to Operate as Usual During Workforce Disruptions

2009-11-23T12:00:00+00:00

SAN JOSE, Calif. – November 23, 2009 – Cisco today announced the results of its 'Securing the Mobile Workforce' nationwide survey, conducted last month. The survey shows that while many organizations appreciate the increased employee productivity and other benefits offered by laptop computers, smart phones and virtual private networks, they may be unprepared to enable the majority ...

Global Security Information Now On-the-Go with Cisco iPhone Application

2009-11-20T12:00:00+00:00

SAN FRANCISCO – November 20, 2009 – Cisco today announced the availability of Cisco® SIO To Go, an Apple iPhone application that puts the power of the Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) in users' hands, giving them real-time access to a wealth of actionable global security information no matter where they are. The Cisco SIO iPhone application enables users to ...

Broadband Grew 14 Percent in Colombia During the First Half of 2009

2009-11-18T18:00:00+00:00

BOGOTA, Colombia, November 18, 2009 - Cisco announced today the results of the Cisco Broadband Barometer, which reported a 14 percent growth in broadband connections in Colombia from January to June 2009. According to the study, 254,000 broadband connections were added during the first half of the year, when the country had reached 2,066,742 connections and a 4.65 percent ...

Orchestra Conducts International Auditions via Cisco TelePresence

2009-11-18T12:00:00+00:00

LONDON, November 18, 2009 - Southbank Sinfonia, Britain's best-known orchestra of young professional musicians and the country's leading orchestral academy, has for the second consecutive year hosted international auditions for its ensemble using Cisco TelePresenceTM, a technology allowing for life-size, high-definition video collaboration. The auditions were held last week in the Cisco London ...

Neology and Cisco Work Together to Develop Smart Connected Communities Solutions

2009-11-18T12:00:00+00:00

MEXICO CITY, November 18, 2009 - Neology announced today that it will work with Cisco to develop and deliver solutions in support of Cisco's Smart+Connected Communities vision. Both companies will work on a joint go to market strategy. Neology has a unique focus on providing technology solutions to governments and has been awarded several high-profile contracts, including Repuve ( ...

Peruvian Broadband Connections Increases by 6.6% in First Half of 2009

2009-11-17T23:00:00+00:00

LIMA, Peru, November 17, 2009 - Cisco today released the results of Cisco® Broadband Barometer, which showed 6.6 percent growth in fixed broadband connections in Peru during the first half of 2009. According to the study, Peru currently has 783,000 fixed broadband connections and a penetration of 2.9 connections per every 100 inhabitants, a figure that is still below that of ...

Cisco Announces Upcoming Event with the Financial Community

2009-11-17T12:00:00+00:00

SAN JOSE Calif., November 17, 2009 - Cisco today announced that it will participate in the following event with the financial community during the month of November. The event will be webcast. Interested parties can view this event on Cisco's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor.cisco.com. Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecoms Conference November ...

Cisco Increases Offer Price and Extends Acceptance Period for Recommended Offer to Acquire TANDBERG

2009-11-16T11:05:00+00:00

SAN JOSE, CA and NEW YORK, NY and OSLO, NORWAY - Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a revised recommended voluntary cash offer to acquire TANDBERG (OSLO: TAA). Under the revised terms, Cisco will offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of TANDBERG for 170 Norwegian Kroner per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3.4 billion. Cisco will also increase the interest ...