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Cisco Participates in Taipei International ECommerce 2000 Expo

TAIPEI -- 27 January 2000 -- Cisco Systems, the worldwide
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Jan 27, 2000

TAIPEI -- 27 January 2000 -- Cisco Systems, the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, will showcase several Cisco e-commerce multiservice solutions today in the first Taipei International ECommerce 2000 Expo, from 27-30 January 2000.

Larry Sun, country manager of Cisco Systems Taiwan, said: "While the trend towards e-commerce has grown relentlessly, a major issue for enterprises has been how to implement a secure and reliable online transaction environment. As a worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, Cisco is committed to meeting this challenge with ongoing R&D, and establishment of strong partnerships with other vendors. Currently, 83% of the orders placed with Cisco are done through e-commerce, and Cisco's network applications have realized an annual cost saving of US$550 million in operating expenditures. By sharing our experience with Taiwan manufacturers through presentations and the showcase, we hope to work with local vendors towards a bright future for electronic commerce in Taiwan."

During the Expo, Cisco will deliver presentations on "The Future Outlook for Networking Enterprise in the 21st Century" and "The Myths of Layer 3 and Layer 4 in Networking."

In cooperation with its partners, Cisco will present a comprehensive E-Commerce Showcase that focuses on the following solutions:

  • IP Call Center
  • Load-balancing and Web optimization Solutions
  • Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (AVVID)
  • E-Learning and Cisco Internal Training Programs
  • Cisco Secure Infrastructure (PIX, IOS Firewall, NetSonar and NetRanger)
  • Cisco VPN Solutions (IPSec, IOS, Dial-Access and CiscoSecure ACS)
  • Cisco IP Client Access SNA Host and SNA/IP Management Solutions
  • Cisco Network Testing and Troubleshooting Tools
  • Cisco Wireless Campus Solutions

Partners that will participate in the showcase include D-Link Group, Acer Zero One Technology, Sysage, N-Tech Information, Wavtek Wandel Goltermann, Mit System, Pilot Studio, Unisys Taiwan, LANtel Telecommunication, RingChain Enterprise, Taiwan Development Group, MBA Technique and other vendors.

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