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Overview: Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system.

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Cisco ASA 5500 Series by Cisco Systems, Inc.
The Cisco® ASA 5500 Series Business Edition is an enterprise-strength comprehensive security solution that combines market-leading firewall and optional content security capabilities, so you can feel confident your business is protected.

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Cisco Unified CRM Connector 3.0 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
The Cisco Unified Communications system is a full-featured business communications system built into an intelligent IP network.

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Research offered by Cisco Systems, Inc.

8GFC Deployment by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - 8GFC technology is priced at a significant premium over 4GFC and depending on the configuration, deployment of 8GFC may be up to 2X the cost of using 4GFC.

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Building a Small Office Network: Getting Started by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - Building a small office network means starting with a foundation of switches and routers. The following guide will help you understand the difference between switches and routers and develop a clear vision for what your network foundation needs.

  view Building a Small Office Network: Getting Started research abstract

Building Your Network Foundation: Routing and Switching Made Simple by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 28, 2008 - This guide examines the critical issues of networking, how it works, and how it can help you achieve a competitive edge.

  view Building Your Network Foundation: Routing and Switching Made Simple research abstract

Cineca Case Study - High Performance Computing, Blades, MDS by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - Read this case study to learn more about how Cineca uses Cisco HPC, blade switching, and SAN technologies to reduce increase ROI and reduce
maintenance costs and demand on resources.

  view Cineca Case Study - High Performance Computing, Blades, MDS research abstract

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance by Cisco Systems, Inc. August 2008 - In this webcast learn how you can use Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances to deploy advanced security while simplifying your network architecture and IT management.

  view Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance research abstract

Cisco MDS 9000 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Modules Overview by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - Watch this demo to learn how Cisco MDS 9000 Family 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Modules deliver intelligence and consistent, predictable high performance to support the most demanding storage applications.

  view Cisco MDS 9000 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Modules Overview research abstract

Cisco MDS 9000 Family: Total Investment Protection by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - As discussed in this document, the Cisco® MDS 9000 Family provides the leading high-density, highbandwidth storage networking solution along with Integrated Fabric Applications to support dynamic data center requirements.

  view Cisco MDS 9000 Family: Total Investment Protection research abstract

Cisco PCI Compliance Advisor by Cisco Systems, Inc. August 2008 - The Cisco PCI Compliance Advisor guides customers through how PCI compliance requirements impact their industry. This demo explores threats, offers solutions, and reviews best practices for PCI compliance.

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Cisco Small Business Ideas Book by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - Growing your business isn't always a matter of making it bigger, with the right technology, it can be about making it smarter, faster and more agile, and expanding its reach.

  view Cisco Small Business Ideas Book research abstract

Cisco Small Business Ideas Calendar by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - Between reduced margins and new competitors, it's not easy to stay ahead in the manufacturing industry, the right technology can help you be more efficient, provide enhanced services and deliver greater value to your customers.

  view Cisco Small Business Ideas Calendar research abstract

Cisco Storage Media Encryption: Meeting the Security Challenge by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - This white paper is an introduction to Cisco Storage Media Encryption (SME), a heterogeneous, standards-based encryption solution for data at rest with comprehensive built-in key-management features.

  view Cisco Storage Media Encryption: Meeting the Security Challenge research abstract

Data Loss Prevention Best Practices by Cisco Systems, Inc. July 2008 - Across all key protocols, a high-performance, intelligent data loss prevention (DLP) solution is a must-have for today's organizations. Read this white paper to learn the best practices for DLP.

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Fibre Channel over Ethernet Storage Networking Evolution by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - This document discusses the need for unified I/O and describes the phases of unified I/O along with FCoE deployment and the benefits of each phase.

  view Fibre Channel over Ethernet Storage Networking Evolution research abstract

Five Ways to Improve Your Company's Efficiency by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 22, 2008 - According to IDC research, 60.2% of SMBs cited improving efficiency as their top business priority in 2005. Read this article to find tips for enhancing efficiency.

  view Five Ways to Improve Your Company's Efficiency research abstract

Five Ways to Improve Your Wireless Security by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 28, 2008 - A wireless network can help your employees stay productive as they move around your company, but to take advantage of the benefits of wireless networking, you need to be sure that your network is safe from hackers and unauthorized users.

  view Five Ways to Improve Your Wireless Security research abstract

HP and Cisco Data Center Solutions by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - HP and Cisco share a long history of collaborating to deliver successful data center solutions. This brochure provides an overview of Cisco's industry leadership in networking infrastructure with HP's world-class leadership in IT solutions.

  view HP and Cisco Data Center Solutions research abstract

Information Solutions Provider Upgrades to Cisco and IBM 4Gbps FICON Switching and Storage Infrastructure in Record Time by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - Thomson Transaction Services products provide value-added information with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster.

  view Information Solutions Provider Upgrades to Cisco and IBM 4Gbps FICON Switching and Storage Infrastructure in Record Time research abstract

Is It Time to Share? Five Ways to Improve Employees' Access to Applications by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - In this document network resellers share five important strategies for improving applications access.

  view Is It Time to Share? Five Ways to Improve Employees' Access to Applications research abstract

IT Briefing: Efficient SAN-Based Tape Encryption by Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2008 - This document discusses the protection of stored data, particularly the data that resides on backup tapes.

  view IT Briefing: Efficient SAN-Based Tape Encryption research abstract

Efficient SAN Based Tape Encryption with Curtis Preston by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - Watch this webcast for expert tips on securing your SAN environment and meeting government regulations. Learn about a technique that transparently encrypts data inside the storage environment without slowing or disrupting business critical applications.

  view Efficient SAN Based Tape Encryption with Curtis Preston research abstract

MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software: The Virtual Machine Aware SAN by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - This document describes the innovative approach introduced by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, secure, scalable, and mobile.

  view MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software: The Virtual Machine Aware SAN research abstract

Miercom Rated Best Report for Cisco MDS 9500 by Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2008 - The MDS passed a rigorous battery of performance tests without frame loss or error. The MDS also provided full line rate and highest throughput for 8G compared to competition. Read the report for complete test results.

  view Miercom Rated Best Report for Cisco MDS 9500 research abstract

Migrating from Enterprise Systems Connection to Fiber Connection: Increase Ease, Cost Effectiveness and Benefits by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - This white paper, intended for enterprise IT groups, discusses the benefits of migrating to 4-Gbps Fiber Connection (FICON) and the advantages of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Director switch.

  view Migrating from Enterprise Systems Connection to Fiber Connection: Increase Ease, Cost Effectiveness and Benefits research abstract

Network Security Checklist by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 28, 2008 - Every SMB should have a written (and thoughtfully prepared) network-security plan in place. This white paper provides tips to help you develop one for your company.

  view Network Security Checklist research abstract

Network Security for Small Business by Cisco Systems, Inc. September 2008 - Achieving effective network security for small business requires a solution designed to fit your needs today and can adapt to tomorrow's threats. This paper examines how best to protect your network, as well as the benefits a secure environment offers.

  view Network Security for Small Business research abstract

Networking Basics: What You Need to Know by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - When looking at networking basics, understanding the way a network operates is the first step to understanding routing and switching. Read this white paper for more.

  view Networking Basics: What You Need to Know research abstract

Preparing to Lead the Upturn with IT by Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2008 - In this special video presentaion dealing with a global crisis discussed. The host shares his view on the inevitable fluctuations that take place in global economies and how businesses have survived in the past.

  view Preparing to Lead the Upturn with IT research abstract

Remote Access VPNs: Business Productivity, Deployment, and Security Considerations by Cisco Systems, Inc. July 2008 - This white paper outlines the two primary methods of deploying remote access VPNs: IPsec and SSL. Read how to choose the right VPN technology for your organization, understand security considerations, and how to secure your remote-access VPN.

  view Remote Access VPNs: Business Productivity, Deployment, and Security Considerations research abstract

Small Business VoIP: The Basics by Cisco Systems, Inc. September 2008 - Small business VoIP combines voice and data together on a single, secure network allowing your employees to stay connected with the people and data they need. The following is a guide to why you might want to consider a small business VoIP system.

  view Small Business VoIP: The Basics research abstract

Software-as-a-Service: A Comprehensive Look at the Total Cost of Ownership of Software Applications by Cisco Systems, Inc. September 2008 - This whitepaper educates end-users and decision makers on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Learn how it differs from traditional software, and what the key benefits are when deploying SaaS applications. It also looks at Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

  view Software-as-a-Service: A Comprehensive Look at the Total Cost of Ownership of Software Applications research abstract

Storage Networking Case Study: How Cisco IT Uses a SAN to Automate the Legal Discovery Process by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - This case study describes Cisco IT's internal deployment of a storage area network (SAN) within the Cisco network, a leading-edge enterprise environment that is one of the largest and most complex in the world.

  view Storage Networking Case Study: How Cisco IT Uses a SAN to Automate the Legal Discovery Process research abstract

Strategies You Can Use to Protect Against Data Loss Today by Cisco Systems, Inc. June 2008 - View this webcast to learn what you can do to protect your company's sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands.

  view Strategies You Can Use to Protect Against Data Loss Today research abstract

Switching on the Virtual World: The Role of Fabric-Driven Services for the Virtualized Environment by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - Virtualization in the data center is widely accepted and deployments are growing at a fast clip, the advantages of virtualizing servers, networks and storage are compelling: consolidating and utilizing resources.

  view Switching on the Virtual World: The Role of Fabric-Driven Services for the Virtualized Environment research abstract

The Benefits of Running VMware VI3 on Cisco MDS Optimized SAN by Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2008 - Read this Cisco MDS and VMware Joint whitepaper that describes the innovative approach to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, scalable, and mobile.

  view The Benefits of Running VMware VI3 on Cisco MDS Optimized SAN research abstract

The Cisco MDS 9000 8-GB SAN Solutions - An Overview by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - The Cisco MDS 9000 8-GB SAN Solutions reinforces the Cisco commitment to full and seamless product interoperability and consistency, as it protects the investment, lower your TCO and reinforces the vision and value.

  view The Cisco MDS 9000 8-GB SAN Solutions - An Overview research abstract

The Five Productivity Benefits of a Secure Network by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - A secure network foundation from Cisco enables you to easily and cost-effectively add new users and applications as needed.

  view The Five Productivity Benefits of a Secure Network research abstract

The Virtual Machine Aware SAN by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - This white paper describes the innovative approach introduced by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, secure, scalable, and mobile.

  view The Virtual Machine Aware SAN research abstract

The Virtual Office Checklist by Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2008 - The technology behind remote access is called a "virtual private network," or "VPN," and it establishes a private, secure network connection over a public network, such as the Internet.

  view The Virtual Office Checklist research abstract

VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Acceleration: Technology and Best Practices by Cisco Systems, Inc. January 22, 2009 - VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) acceleration has become increasingly important, because most desktop users work remotely from the data center and are likely to experience availability, security, and performance issues.

  view VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Acceleration: Technology and Best Practices research abstract



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