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Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), at GITEX, to explore various opportunities for collaboration in e-services.

“This new achievement is an inherent part of our strategic plan to increase competition, productivity and staff development DEAT and promote the technological development of telecommunications networks and providing technical support in network design DEAT , “said Saeed Mohamed Al-Tayer, director general and CEO of DEWA.

Cisco focuses on three main areas of cooperation, building human capacity, allowing DEAT best practices and ensure that all e-services offered are reliable and safe DEAT. His initial focus will be on the exchange of information and services through multiple channels.

“Cisco is proud to work closely with DEAT to ensure that it keeps abreast of developments in technology to provide customer satisfaction and promoting the vision of Dubai for the delivery of sales of electricity and water to a world-class level, “says Wayne Hull, Director and General Manager of Cisco UAE.

DEAT and Cisco are also planning to collaborate on the development of new services in line with DEAT information and communication technologies. The service supply company plans to use Cisco’s advanced technologies to add more value to the services of DEAT.

The Cisco 805 Series Serial Router embedded with the power of Cisco IOS Software technology offers enhanced network security and reliability especially designed for small offices. Small businesses can easily make safe investments in 805 series Serial Router as they provide enhanced security and reliability. Combined with low cost of ownership this particular series of serial router enables customers to benefit from increased productivity, simplified communication and reduced costs. The Cisco 805 Serial Router also provides customers with different value-added services such as Managed Network Services, Virtual Private Networks, Point-of-Sale applications and last but not the least secure Internet access.

Benefits – Taking advantage of its expertise and leadership in Internet solutions, Cisco 805 Series Serial Router offers excellent small-office routing solutions that provide secure and reliable access to the Internet or corporate networks. Multiple users can get Internet access through this series of router.

Security Features- The Cisco 805 Serial Router has enhanced security features such as an integrated firewall and IP Security encryption needed for enabling the Virtual Private Area Networks. Small offices can easily carry out their businesses over the Internet without the fear of losing any valuable resource.

Cisco 805 Serial Router Hardware Features at a glance:
1 x 10BASE-T (RJ-45) LAN Port
1 x Serial WAN port compatible with EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-449, EIA/TIA-530, EIA/TIA-530A, X.21 and V.35 standards
1 x RJ-45 Console Port
4MB Flash Memory
8MB DRAM

The device — called the Cisco Cius — is based on Google’s Android OS. it’s been designed to integrate with Cisco’s enterprise collaboration and communication applications, including its videoconferencing and web conferencing program, and to act as a virtual desktop client, tapping in to cloud-based applications and services.

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Cisco has unveiled a tablet computer aimed squarely at the business market.

Cisco has skinned the Android OS with a UI which the company said is designed to enable users to access important contacts quickly.

Like Apple’s iPad tablet, the Cius also has an accelerometer inside, enabling the screen to be orientated in a landscape or portrait format, depending on how the user is holding it.

Network seller Cisco has said that it will buy start-up Arch Rock for an undisclosed amount. The San Franscisco-based firm was developing IP-based wireless network know-how which allows information to be collected from sensors used in the emerging “smart-grid” market.

Laura Ipsen, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco’s smart Grid business unit commented on the move: “Arch Rock’s wireless mesh know-how enhances Cisco’s IP-based, end-to-end smart-grid offerings.

This acquisition further positions Cisco as a strategic partner to utilities working to better manage power supply and demand, improve the security and reliability of energy delivery, and optimise operational costs.”

Arch Rock will join Cisco’s smart Grid Business unit, when the deal formally completes in the second half of this year.

The acquisition of Arch Rock signals a growing desire by Cisco to attain first-mover status in the smart grid market. smart grids are intelligent power distribution systems which permit authorities and consumers to intelligent monitor and preserve electricity consumption.

The move itself comes just a day after Cisco announced a wide-ranging partnership with smart meter seller Itron to develop an communications platform based on the well-known net Protocol, than the currently-used proprietary ones. That deal also means that Cisco’s equipment will become the default for use in Itron’s own smart meters.

Umi, pronounced ‘you-me’, is intended to give home users full high definition telepresence, with all the quality of telepresence solutions for the business segment, using the umi hardware, an existing HD TV as well as a broadband web connection.

Cisco is looking to bring full telepresence home, with the unveiling of its consumer-oriented umi telepresence method.

Umi is due for a US-only launch on 14th November, and is expected to cost around $599 for the hardware and a $25 every month subscription that allows limitless video calls.

The method comprises the umi console, camera and remote, will integrate with the HD TV to permit high definition telepresence calls, video messaging and video recording, between umi and any computer with a webcam and Google video chat.

In order to cater to the bandwidth necessary for full HD calls – to accomplish full 1080p performance, ūmi telepresence requires a 3.5Mbps broadband connection both up and down – Cisco is working with US operator Verizon to bring the service to Verizon’s fibre optic network customers.

“Cisco is bringing people together, driving new video experiences that change the way they communicate, connect, and enjoy entertainment – in the house, at work, and on the go,” said John Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco. “Cisco ūmi will bring the unique telepresence experience in to living rooms and change the way they can be together with relatives and friends. they envision a future where technologies like this will play a role in connecting consumers with businesses to enable the delivery of new services, ranging from schooling, to health care, to financial services – to the home.”