June 10, 2003
| Cisco Systems will host its "SMB Education Day" at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, June 10, 2003. The day will begin with an executive panel discussion on the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market, followed by a tour of a showcase of SMB networking solutions. |
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Event Information | |
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AGENDA | |
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Cisco President and CEO, John Chambers, will participate in the executive panel discussion along with other prominent business and technology leaders, including:
- John Edwardson, CEO of CDW, a leading direct market reseller focused on commercial customers
- Chris Younger, President of Expanets, a leading provider of converged communications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses
- R. Blane Walter, Chairman and CEO, inChord Communications, grand-prize winner of the Cisco Growing with Technology Award 2002 for operational excellence
- Dan Rosensweig, Chief Operating Officer of Yahoo!, a leading provider of comprehensive online products and services to consumers and businesses worldwide
Peter Alexander, vice president of worldwide commercial market segment at Cisco, will moderate the discussion. Each panel participant will share a unique perspective on the important role that SMBs play in today's economic environment - its expected direction and the competitive landscape. The discussion will highlight how SMBs can improve productivity and gain a greater competitive advantage in today's challenging marketplace.
SMB Networking Solutions Tour and Lunch:
10:15 to 11:00 am
Following the SMB executive panel discussion will be a tour of the Cisco Commercial Solutions Showcase. The showcase is a 1700-square-foot space on the Cisco campus, featuring the best of Cisco networking solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. SMBs can discover first-hand how they can unleash the power of their networks for improved business productivity. Lunch will be available during the tour.
Due to space limitations, only members of the press and industry analysts will be invited to attend the event in person. All others are welcome to attend via live audio Webcast (URL for registration below) and submit questions online during the panel discussion.
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WEBCAST INFORMATION | |
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| WHEN: | Tuesday, June 10, 2003 9 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). |
| WHERE: | Cisco Headquarters Executive Briefing Center, Building 10, New York room 300 East Tasman Drive San Jose, Calif. |
| AGENDA: | 9 to 10 a.m. - SMB Panel Discussion and Open Q&A 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - Cisco Commercial Showcase Tour and Lunch |
| RSVP: | If you would like to attend the event in person, please contact Ray Hadulco, Cisco Systems, at rayh@cisco.com or (408) 853-6054. |
| WEBCAST: | To register for the Webcast, please visit http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=28103&script=1010&item_id=748915 |
| CONTACT: | For more information, please contact Ray Hadulco, at rayh@cisco.com or (408) 853-6054. |
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PRESENTATION | |
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Small and Medium Business Executive Panel Discussion Presentation (1.3 meg)
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GROWING WITH TECHNOLOGY AWARDS 2003 | |
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Press Release:
Cisco Kicks-off "Growing with Technology Awards 2003
Prizes valued at $250,000 to be Awarded; Submissions Now Being Accepted on the Web
Brochure:
Cisco Growing with Technology Awards 2003
White paper:
Mobilizing the Small- and Medium-sized Business
Extending network access to mobile employees
Overviews:
Cisco Network Foundation
A strong network foundation is the key to business agility and competitiveness in the technology-dependent Internet era
Securing Your Business
The right security strategy will save your company money while bringing you
peace of mind.
IP Communications Overview
Converged IP communications solutions that integrate voice and data infrastructures on a single network enable small and midsize companies to enhance productivity, simplify management, and reduce costs.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION | |
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Cisco Worldwide Commercial Marketing Background Information
Cisco's Worldwide Commercial Marketing is chartered with increasing the awareness of networking technology benefits among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), or companies of 1000 employees or less.
Cisco Wireless and Mobility Technology Background Information
At its most basic, being mobile is being capable of moving from place to place. For business professionals, that means having access to all your work as you move from work to home or go on the road.
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EXECUTIVE BIOS | |
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John Chambers President and CEO Cisco Systems, Inc. |
John A. Edwardson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CDW Computer Centers, Inc. |
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Dan Rosensweig Chief Operating Officer Yahoo! |
R. Blane Walter Chairman and Chief Executive Officer inChord Communications Inc. |
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Chris Younger President Expanets |
Peter Alexander Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Market File name: Press Kit Bios of SMB Panelists.doc |
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Q&A | |
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Peter Alexander, VP, Worldwide Commercial Marketing, Discusses the First Cisco "SMB Education Day"
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CONTACT INFORMATION | |
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| Public Relations Contact: Ray Hadulco Cisco Systems, Inc. (408) 853-6054 rayh@cisco.com |
Investor Relations Contact: Aimee Fuller Cisco Systems, Inc. (408) 853-6554 asfuller@cisco.com |
