Cisco to Host Online Roundtable on the Future of Next-Generation 802.11n Wireless Technologies


SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - August 29, 2007) -


What: On Sept. 4, 2007, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will host an interactive online videocast for media on 802.11n draft 2.0's promise, including how the marketplace can capitalize on opportunities and avoid potential challenges. During the videocast, the company will also outline its offerings and plans around 802.11n technologies. Discussion to include:

--  Overall business landscape and drivers for adoption of next-generation
    wireless technologies
--  Strategies for successfully deploying next-generation wireless
    networks and transitioning to 802.11n
--  How to overcome potential challenges of 802.11n's early adoption
--  Importance of interoperability between networks and devices
--  Live Q&A session
    

Who: Participants will include Maciej Kranz, Vice President of Product Marketing for Cisco; Ben Gibson, Director of Mobility Solutions for Cisco; and Randy Nickel, Director of Wireless Marketing, Mobile Platforms Group for Intel Corporation.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. PDT

Where: Cisco's online videocast can be accessed at the URL below. Attendees should go to this URL on Sept. 4 at 8:00 a.m. PDT and select "Play" to launch the live presentation.

http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=64844

Technical Assistance: Attendees that experience difficulties connecting can contact support at 1 866 614 0208 or 617 778 9652. Phone support is available 30 minutes prior to and after the event, as well as during the videocast. Attendees may also submit an Online Support Request to CiscoTV_help@external.cisco.com if necessary.

How: To schedule press interviews after the broadcast, please email Neil Wu Becker, nebecker@cisco.com, or call 408 525 7415.

To schedule analyst interviews after the broadcast, please contact Denise Terrasas, dterrasa@cisco.com or call 408 525 5504.

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Contact Information: Press Contacts: Neil Wu Becker Cisco Systems 408 525 7415 nebecker@cisco.com Beth Mayer Text 100 415 593 8442 Bethm@text100.com Analyst Contacts: Nicole Hall Cisco Systems 408 853 7868 nzewe@cisco.com Laura Irwin Cisco Systems 408 853 8876 lirwin@cisco.com