Cisco upgrades Catalyst switches for multimedia; Live chat today with Jeff Doyle

Cisco News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Network Hardware Resale Exceptional Savings on Cisco Equipment Guaranteed pre-owned Cisco equipment from Network Hardware Resale includes a one-year, advanced replacement warranty and expert technical support - all at 50 to 95 percent off list price. Asset recovery and trade-in services are also available. Click here to find our more and take advantage of our free shipping offer. Network World's Cisco News Alert, 11/07/07 Cisco upgrades Catalyst switches for multimedia, 11/06/07: Cisco this week is unveiling enhancements to two of its higher-end Catalyst switching lines designed to improve the products’ ability to support real-time enterprise communication and collaboration. The Business Partner Cisco Needs Most, 11/05/07: We've heard it for years: Cisco Systems is getting serious about the software market. Frankly, I'm beginning to believe the claims. Cisco actually mentioned open source during a recent press briefing I attended in Ireland. And the company has launched an online partner network for software companies. Still, in its battle against Microsoft for unified communications dominance, it's time for Cisco to reach out to a key software company: Red Hat. Here are seven reasons why Cisco needs Red Hat in its corner -- fast. Cisco creates the demand, Cisco partners fill the demand and the Presti Channel Report explains it, 11/06/07: The growing complexity of the Cisco Channel Partner Progam never ceases to amaze me. Thankfully, the Presti Channel Report helps simplify that complexity. NAC: A to Z From buying tips to peer discussions. From case studies to market trends. Network World's newly enhanced Network Access Control Buyer's Guide has everything you need to stay current, research technology, compare products and implement solutions - all in one convenient location. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. Today on Cisco Subnet How many CCIE certificates have been earned worldwide? The number will surprise you, says Brad Reese. He uncovered this and other little known facts while doing research for the Cisco CCIE Hall of Fame. Plus, Cisco scores a large university for its Cisco Unified Communications wares, and Wendell Odom explains NAT ICND2 style. All about IP routing with Jeff Doyle : Live chat TODAY Nov. 7 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST. Got questions about IP routing, Internet scaling, NSF, NSR, IPv6, OSPF and BPG? Author and routing expert Jeff Doyle, celebrity blogger for Cisco Subnet, will answer all your questions on networking, routing and anything else you want to ask. Editor's note: Starting the week of Nov. 19, subscribers to the HTML version of this newsletter will notice some enhancements to the layout that will provide you with easier and clearer access to a wider range of resources at Network World. We hope you enjoy the enhancements and we thank you for reading Network World newsletters.

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