Cisco targets SMBs with convergence

All the week's Cisco news and analysis, 09/19/05
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Network World's Cisco News Alert

Cisco targets SMBs with convergence, 09/19/05

Cisco this week is expected to launch bundled IP voice and
switching gear for small and midsize businesses looking to roll
out converged networks quickly and at a low cost.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert7282>

Cisco tackles RFID, 09/19/05

Cisco last week took the first step in building into its network
hardware new software that will help users more easily handle
RFID traffic.

<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091905-cisco-rfid.html?nl>

Weblog: It's back to school for Cisco certifications, 09/19/05

New security products may be just what you hoped someone would
give you for your birthday. But along with the thrill of
possibly fending off the insider and outsider attacks on your
network will come the hard part of learning how to operate any
brand- ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/security/009991.html?nl>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. McAfee, Omniquad top anti-spyware test
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert6927>

2. Volunteers rebuild Gulf Coast communications with wireless
nets <http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert7283>

3. Cell phone tossing contests catching attention abroad
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert7284>

4. Supermarket chain freezes Internet access
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert6615>

5. The rise of the IT architect
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlciscoalert7055>

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