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Service Providers Boost Managed Services Opportunities With Cisco
Integrated Services Router
SAN JOSE, CA, Nov 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that managed service providers
worldwide are harnessing its Empowered Branch platform featuring
Cisco(R) Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). The dozens of managed
services based on the Cisco ISR platform available today are helping
enterprises of all sizes drive innovation in their branches and
simplify branch operations.
By combining the Cisco Empowered Branch platform with the expertise,
reach and scalability of managed network solutions providers,
enterprises benefit from reduced branch costs, faster time to
implementation and access to cutting-edge technologies.
Verizon Business, for example, has deployed Cisco ISRs as part of its
global managed service portfolio that now includes a total of 13
managed services certified by the Cisco Powered Program. The managed
services range from unified communications to wide-area network (WAN)
optimization, application acceleration, highly secure WAN
connectivity, mobility and wireless local-area network (LAN)
connectivity.
Cisco has also announced that Verizon Business has deployed the 5
millionth Cisco ISR as part of a managed solution for
Colgate-Palmolive Company. Colgate-Palmolive's new MPLS-based Private
IP network links more than 80 locations using the Cisco ISRs, which
combine services such as data, voice and video over a converged,
highly secure Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN)
platform.
"We have been able to centralize data, applications and network
control with this solution, which has enabled us to increase
productivity and reduce our IT costs," said Tom Greene, CIO for
Colgate-Palmolive. "That would not have been possible without our
transition to MPLS and managed services enabled by Verizon Business
and Cisco."
"The multiservice capability of the Cisco Integrated Services Router
platform provides us with the flexibility to expand our global
managed service portfolio to provide our customers with access to
networks, applications, data and the Internet either in the office or
around the world," said Mike Marcellin, vice president of global
managed solutions for Verizon. "Our global customers are increasingly
looking for a seamless view of the WAN and LAN so they can enhance
performance and reliability and the ISR helps us fulfill these
requirements cost effectively."
Since the Cisco ISR platform introduction nearly four years ago,
Verizon Business has teamed with Cisco to offer an easy and efficient
way for employees at branch locations to tap the full power of their
companies' corporate networks. Today Verizon Business manages more
than 270,000-plus security, network and hosting devices across more
than 4,000 customer networks in 142 countries, overseeing non-Verizon
connections from more than 60 network providers worldwide. Verizon
Business' industry-leading managed network service-level commitments
and award-winning IMPACT management platform underscore its legacy of
service and innovation.
Executives from Cisco, Verizon Business, Colgate-Palmolive and
Nemertes Research will come together in a webcast at 11:00 a.m. (PST)
today. Participants will discuss emerging trends in how companies of
all sizes are adopting Empowered Branch-based managed services to
gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing business
environment. To learn more about the Cisco IPTV webcast, please
visit http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=79270.
Cisco also today introduced the following additions to its Cisco ISR:
-- Cisco 880 Series ISR models with 3G Mobility and Survivable Remote
Site Telephony (SRST): 3G wireless WAN capabilities have been added to this
next-generation fixed-configuration Cisco ISR, which provides secure high-
speed wireless connectivity to small businesses, enterprise small branch
offices and teleworker sites. This enables rapid installation, deployment
flexibility and resilient WAN backup. To date, Cisco 3G-ISRs are being used
by more than 65 service providers worldwide.
-- Cisco 880 SRST: Cisco SRST provides mission-critical remote branch
unified communications survivability. The extension of Cisco SRST to the
Cisco 880 Series platforms enables small offices to achieve the same high
reliability as larger remote-office deployments.
"Verizon Business and Cisco share a vision for enabling all
businesses to reduce the complexity and operating expenses of their
branch offices through advanced IP services," said Dave Frampton,
vice president of the Access Routing technology group for Cisco.
"Today's announcement builds on Cisco's and Verizon Business' long
history of innovation and collaboration to meet our customers'
rapidly evolving communication needs."
Pricing and Expected Availability
The Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM) and software (version 4.0)
for the Cisco ISR is available today with a starting price of $2,995
USD and is scheduled to be generally available in December 2008.
Upgrades to Cisco NAM 4.0 are free for customers with a Cisco
SmartNet service contract. Cisco 880 Series routers are shipping now
with a starting price of $649 USD.
For more information on Cisco ISR, visit www.cisco.com/go/isr. To
learn more about the Cisco Powered Program, visit
www.cisco.com/go/ciscopowered.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ),
operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its
industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large-business
and government customers an unmatched combination of security,
reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP
communications and information technology (IT) products and services
to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services,
security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. These
solutions power innovation and enable the company's customers to do
business better. For more information, visit:
www.verizonbusiness.com.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that
transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate.
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Press Contacts:
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Cisco
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Janet Brumfield
Verizon
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janet.brumfield@verizon.com
Industry Analyst Contact:
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Cisco
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gfilice@cisco.com
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Cisco
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