REMINDER/Cisco Systems President and CEO John Chambers to Deliver Keyn

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    REMINDER...
    Interop 2005

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Who: John Chambers, president and CEO, Cisco Systems, Inc.

What: Chambers will deliver the opening keynote at the Networld+Interop 2005. The keynote will be webcast live via: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=12539&s=1&k=743D1207A943BF87D5DE7B669A87DC7E

Chambers will outline a vision for how to unleash the power of the network to drive productivity, collaboration, and innovation. Chambers will discuss how productivity has moved from production-based systems through transaction-based systems and onto the next horizon of interaction-based systems. Chambers will also discuss Cisco's architectural approach to security and how an Intelligent Information Network sets the foundation for organizations to move with speed and flexibility for competitive advantage on a global scale.

Cisco will also host a press event at Networld+Interop 2005, lead by Jayshree Ullal, senior vice president of the Cisco Security Technology Group (STG). Ullal will discuss advancements to Cisco's Self-Defending Network security strategy, and key product and technology innovations that will deliver market-proven Adaptive Threat Defense technologies to organizations of all sizes.

When: Keynote: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. (PT). Press Event: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. (PT).

Where: Chambers' keynote address will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Ballroom G, Las Vegas. Priority seating is available for media and analysts. For more information about Networld+Interop visit: http://www.interop.com

Cisco's press event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Ballroom H, immediately following the keynote address. To RSVP to the Cisco press event please contact Amy Hughes at 408-525-8471 or amhughes@cisco.com

Booth Demonstrations (#1424):

Cisco Systems will also show how its broad portfolio of intelligent solutions is providing customers a migration path to advanced technologies. Technology experts will be available to demonstrate the latest networking technologies and review how Cisco services and development partners can optimize a network's potential to help enable collaboration, increase productivity, and expand innovation.

    About Cisco Systems:

    Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.

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CONTACT: Cisco Systems, Inc. Robyn Jenkins-Blum, 408-853-9848 (Press) rojenkin@cisco.com Amy Hughes, 408-525-8471 amhughes@cisco.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA TRACK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE NETWORKING INTERNET E-COMMERCE REMINDER TRADESHOW SOURCE: Cisco Systems, Inc.

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