Cisco on Cisco

Letter from the Editor

In this edition of the Cisco on Cisco News, we are pleased to share real world information that comes directly from Cisco IT experts who have firsthand experience deploying new Cisco products and technology. This edition includes a perspective from Cisco Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Rebecca Jacoby on how IT architecture helps enable business today.

Also in this edition:

• Learn about the latest Web 2.0 collaboration technologies deployed within Cisco, and hear how Cisco IT is addressing communications and collaboration challenges.
• Get an update on the new Cisco on Cisco website, your resource for strategies, business benefits, and lessons learned through Cisco IT deployments.
• Find out about upcoming global events where you can meet with Cisco IT experts.

As always, your questions and feedback are welcome. Tell us what kind of information you would like to receive about Cisco IT at cisco_customer@cisco.com.

The Cisco on Cisco News Team
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Features

COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION Cisco IT adopts the latest Web 2.0 tools and collaboration technologies.

When it comes to communications and collaboration, IT is taking a cue from consumers, and Cisco IT is no exception. Indeed, consumers who use Web 2.0 tools such as instant messaging and discussion forums for their personal use are influencing the collaboration technologies that are beginning to be adopted in the workplace.

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HOW IT LEADS AND ENABLES INNOVATION IT is the strategic “glue” between a company’s business strategy and technology architecture.

Technology is unquestionably necessary to achieve operational efficiency, and industry leaders realize that strategically deploying technology is a powerful way to enable business growth.

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What’s New from Cisco on Cisco

New and Improved Cisco on Cisco Website

Changes to the Cisco on Cisco website make it easier to navigate directly to the information you want. Select a technology, such as data center, security, or unified communications, and quickly locate the case study or video that you are interested in. You can also navigate the website by content type, such as case studies, best practices, presentations, or videos. All of the Cisco on Cisco content is reorganized and easily accessible from convenient, clickable tables.

Visit the new Cisco on Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/ciscoit, and let us know what you think by sending your comments to cisco_customer@cisco.com.

New IT Case Studies Available

Read how Cisco IT has deployed products and solutions within Cisco itself and understand the business drivers for deployments. The most recent case studies available on the Cisco on Cisco website include:

• Network-Based Intrusion Prevention Case Study: How Cisco Protects Data Center Assets with Network-Based Intrusion Prevention System
• Wireless Security Case Study: How Cisco IPICS Enhances Safety and Security at Cisco
• Land Mobile Radio over IP update
• Cisco Security Agent 5.2
• Scientific Atlanta Outsources Intrusion Prevention System Management to Cisco Remote Operations Services

Cisco on Cisco a Valued Partner at Worldwide Events

Cisco on Cisco shares best practices and lessons learned on how Cisco IT has increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved efficiency through deployment of Cisco’s own technology, enabling customers and partners to hear firsthand how Cisco IT is a trusted business advisor.

Cisco on Cisco will be at the following upcoming events:

• April 8-11 Cisco Partner Summit, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
• June 22-26 Networkers at Cisco Live! Orlando, Florida, USA

For more information on events that Cisco on Cisco attends, visit http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ciscoitatwork/news_events.html