Cisco launches Linksys One; Cisco encourages entrepreneurs from within

Cisco News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Arsenal Digital Solutions Data Protection: Preferred Strategies used by Small and Mid-sized Businesses Data has become the most valuable resource that many companies own. Organizations of all sizes are actively searching for reliable, affordable solutions for data protection to help them with business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance. The problem is especially acute for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), which typically lack the resources to add new technologies or manage the growing infrastructure required to deal with the problem. Click here to listen to this webcast which reveals the latest findings and trends! Network World's Cisco News Alert, 06/11/07 Cisco's Linksys One brings SMB-focused gear tied to services, 06/06/07:  After more than a year-and-a-half delay, Cisco this week launched its Linksys One offering, aimed at providing small businesses with packaged routing, switching, voice, wireless and security gear tied to managed services. Cisco's entrepreneurial approach to business not limited to mega-acquisitions:  Cisco doesn't just talk with its checkbook - it's encouraging entrepreneurs from within, according to a Financial Times report. Focusing on UCM 6.0…:  Author Expert Denise Donohue writes: A reader asked about the new features in UCM 6.0, so here goes! One cool thing is the Cisco Unified Phone Application Suite. It lets users really personalize their phones - they can record their own ring tones and create their own wallpaper on their PCs. Network World Storage Buyer's Guide Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. From a tape library to an on-line backup service to a complete, drop-it-in-place SAN Solution, check out this Buyer's guide. With over 200 products divided into specific categories, you can conduct side-by-side comparisons and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Storage Buyer's Guide now. June's Cisco Press book giveaway:  Enter to win a copy of CCNP Quick Reference Sheets Bundle, a concise review of the objectives on all four of the new CCNP exams.

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