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Cisco Systems Kicks Off Its Annual "Growing with Technology Awards" Contest

Prizes Valued at up to $250,000 to Be Awarded to Small and Midsize Organizations

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 10, 2006 - Cisco Systems today announced it is taking applications for its 2006 Growing with Technology Awards. The competition recognizes small and midsize organizations that use networking technology in creative ways to promote products and services, deliver more value to customers, improve internal business operations, conduct online transactions and provide a broader geographical reach of services.
The annual Cisco contest is open to companies and nonprofit organizations within the United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding the province of Quebec). To be eligible to win, organizations must employ no more than 999 employees.

Bank Of America Investment "The Cisco Growing with Technology Awards highlight examples in different industries of how organizations have improved their operations through the investment in information technology," said Ray Boggs, vice president of small and medium business research, IDC. "Winners often use networking technology in innovative ways to extend the reach and presence of otherwise inaccessible resources. The most successful are not just more efficient; they have altered their business models and operations to shift the competitive landscape in their favor."
Cisco Growing with Technology Award Categories and Prizes

About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. ( CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to newsroom.cisco.com. Asia Pacific news and information are available at www.cisco. news.

Investment Opportunity Contestants in the Cisco Growing with Technology Awards contest compete for recognition and prizes in the following five categories: Sales and Marketing, Customer Relationship, Operational Excellence, Public Sector, and Nonprofit. Judges will select one grand-prize winner, two runners-up, and one honorable mention in each category.

" based video surveillance systems are being used by police departments around the world and provide them with a new powerful tool to combat crime. This technology is now available widely thanks to technological advances and innovative service providers such as P&O. Cisco is extremely satisfied to be able to provide the technology foundation for a Malaysian company to expand its business globally, " said Mr. Johnson Khoo, managing director, Malaysia, Cisco Systems.

Banc Of America Investment Each grand-prize winner receives up to $25,000 worth of Cisco networking equipment. Each first runner-up receives up to $15,000 worth of Cisco networking equipment. Second runners-up receive up to $10,000 worth of Cisco networking equipment. Honorable mentions will be recognized during the awards ceremony. The grand-prize winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions will be announced and honored at an awards ceremony in October 2006.

(AXcess News) San Jose, Cisco Systems, Inc. ( CSCO) Atlanta ( SFA) in a deal valued at $6.9 billion. The acquisition would make Cisco the nation's leading provider of television distribution over the Internet. Cisco' based technology company has done, but its move into the market might be ideal timing as more and more homes become connected through broadband fiber optics and telephone companies are beginning to bundle services.

Banking Investment "These awards have special meaning at Cisco, especially since we are committed to helping small and med-sized businesses succeed by solving their business challenges with technology. Last year, we received more than 600 entries from companies and organizations demonstrating technical innovation and entrepreneurship. As a result, we saw that there was a direct correlation between a company's investment in networking technology and success," said Peter Alexander, vice president for small and midsize business marketing at Cisco Systems.
Cisco Growing with Technology Awards 2006 Panel of Judges

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Investment Solution Strategic A panel of judges from a cross-section of industry leaders will review contest applications and select the winners. They will be looking for organizations that have demonstrated how networking technology solutions and the Internet have effectively addressed business challenges, expanded services and driven growth and profitability.

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Investment Banking Services Members of this year's panel of judges include: Ray Boggs, vice president of small and medium business research, IDC; Andy Bose, chief executive officer, AMI-Partners; Mika Krammer, director of Windows Client Mobility Marketing, Microsoft Corp.; David Morgan, president, D.W. Morgan; Elspeth Jane Murray, assistant professor, Queen's University (Canada); Joni Podolsky, director of community programs, Entrepreneurs Foundation; Mark Quinn, district director, U.S. Small Business Administration; and Joe Diodati, senior director of small and midsize business marketing, Cisco Systems.
Applications Accepted Now

Bank Investment Entries for the Cisco Growing with Technology Awards 2006 program are now being accepted online. The deadline to submit applications is June 25. For more information on the awards, directions on how to enter, and the complete contest rules, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/technology_awards/.

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