Give your employees access toa secure, wireless network with the Cisco Access Anywhere Program.

Stay connected, stay closer to customers.

Break free, and watch productivity soar.

That’s the whole point of a network from

Cisco Systems—setting your workforce free

with secure, continuous access to information.

On campus, in remote locations, or anywhere

you deploy a wireless LAN, employees can stay

connected, be more productive, and remain

closer to customers.

In fact, in a recent research study by NOP

World Technology, more than two-thirds of

wireless LAN users reported appreciable

productivity gains, including:

• A three-hour increase in daily network access

• Average daily time savings of 80 minutes

• A 27 percent increase in end-user productivity

• $14,000 worth of annual time savings

per employee

Consider what wireless productivity can mean

for your business: accomplish more in every meeting, enable faster

decisions, stay closer to customers, and use every minute more wisely.

How? With secure, airtight wireless access that can use the investment

you’ve already made in networking technology and extend those valuable

networking resources to mobile workers.

Only Cisco offers a Self-Defending Network solution that provides

wireless LAN security and sets your employees free—without fear of

security breaches. That’s because the Cisco wireless solution is airtight,

offering support for strong encryption, rogue access point detection, and

features that enable only those with permission to access the network.

So not only will a Cisco wireless LAN help employee productivity to

soar, it will also increase the overall return on your network investment.

And, with the new Cisco Access Anywhere program, your payback

can happen even faster.

Break free with wireless,and save.

Now, the Cisco Access Anywhereprogram uses your existing wired network and provides special pricingincentives with a fully integrated solution that includes:

• Special savings on Cisco wireless LAN products

• Cisco Technical Support Services • Planning, design, and

implementation services• Complimentary wireless LAN

learning credits on qualifying purchases

• Highly attractive financing and leasing options

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No one knows more about deploying and managing today’s secure

networks than Cisco. As the acknowledged leader in both wired and

wireless networking technology, Cisco offers reliable answers and proven

solutions to the internal and external security threats facing companies

today. Cisco specialized partners bring needed training and expertise

to customize and implement your solutions.

The Cisco Self-Defending Network provides true, integrated security

that covers all the bases: wireless devices, wireless access points and

the LAN itself.

In essence, a Cisco wireless LAN becomes a direct extension of your

network infrastructure—providing airtight access to your employees and

information while keeping out intruders. That’s because the Cisco

wireless security solution immediately responds to and stops both

external and internal threats to your network.

And because Cisco networking expertise is available globally, you can

enjoy the confidence of working with a proven source worldwide that

offers total protection, complete integration, and no excuses. The

combination of Cisco and specialized partners means you’ll save time

and money, and reduce hassles no matter where you do business.

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Best Buy Company, Inc.

Five more hours of productivity per week.

That's the benefit of breaking free atBest Buy. Wireless mobility meansmore collaboration, more productivity,and more opportunities to focus oncustomers for Best Buy’s 5000 corporate employees.

“Cisco wireless technology helps Best Buy transform to a more efficient, customer-centric business model byenabling a dynamic working environmentthat improves employee productivityand agility. We selected Cisco for itsenterprise-class wireless security and…simplified deployment.”

—Bob Willett Executive Vice Presidentof Operations, Best Buy

With Cisco Self-Defending Networks,airtight security is built in.

Like any competitive business these days, you’ve

made a significant investment in your networking

infrastructure. That’s why it makes sense to use

that investment to build a complete, end-to-end

solution—one that integrates wired and wireless

networks into a single unified network.

The Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network

(SWAN) provides one integrated network

that simplifies deployment, operation, and

management by using the same tools and

resources of your wired network. Plus, the solu-

tion features advanced intrusion detection capa-

bilities to prevent unauthorized or rogue devices

from connecting to your LAN.

Deploying a Cisco wireless LAN with Cisco

access points is easy, too, thanks to our helpful

configuration tools. And whether your IT staff is minimal or extensive,

managing an airtight wireless network has never been so straightforward—

Cisco tools provide confident management and control of all wired and

wireless operations including:

• Fault and performance monitoring

• Wireless intrusion detection system (IDS) that includes rogue

access point detection, location, and suppression

• Self-healing capability to provide continuous wireless

LAN availability

• Assisted site survey to simplify deployment

• Real-time client tracking

One integrated network from Cisco simply means greater performance,

increased security, and maximum scalability. When you combine that

with superior management, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and

more satisfied users, you can see why Cisco is the leading choice in

wireless LANs, worldwide. 3

Palm, Inc.

Simplified maintenance andenhanced security

After evaluating several vendors’products, this industry pioneer inhandheld computer products standardized its wireless networkaround Cisco solutions to simplifymaintenance and help ensure security.

“Palm was able to standardize onCisco Aironet access points, whichenhanced our ability to manage thedevices from a centralized tool. Palmcan now make the SSID (Service SetIdentifier) we utilize public knowledge.Vendors, contractors, visitors, andothers can now come in and freelyaccess the Internet. That is one of the additional things we like aboutCisco client adapter cards—the ability to store multiple SSIDs within your profile.”

—Bill Stevenson Chief Infrastructure Architect, Palm, Inc.

Make wireless a logical extension of your network,with exclusive “wireless-aware” technology from Cisco.

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One thing all wireless LAN success stories seem to have in common is

this: never underestimate the impact wireless can have on your business

or employee productivity. The benefits of wireless are virtually instantaneous,

and build momentum quickly. The more people use it, the more they

want to take advantage of wireless with all applications.

Cisco protects your investment and your future—by providing business-

grade wireless solutions that can expand, stand up to security threats,

and scale to handle thousands of users, yet always enable you to control

the pace and direction of growth.

In fact, a Cisco wireless LAN is the right fit for any sized business, with:

• Easy and secure scalability

• Clear time and resource savings

• Centralized and automated management

• Data and voice-ready capabilities

In the end, it makes sense to go with the leader in wireless LAN

technology. Cisco is the one vendor you can trust to provide complete

wireless capabilities with no compromises, tailored specifically to the

size and needs of your business.

So you not only get a wireless solution that’s ready for the future, you get one

that’s ready to set your workforce free with airtight, secure access—anywhere.

Sovereign Bank

Confidence is bringing employees closer to customers

As one of the largest financial institutions in the northeastern United States, Sovereign Bank holdscustomer service—and wireless security—to the highest standardspossible. That's why the bank choseCisco for its complete wireless deployment.

“Our goal is to help employees deliver better customer service byusing wireless to bring the employeeto the customer. We check the accesspoints regularly…because this is veryimportant for auditing of our securitymeasures. Without the CiscoWorksWLSE monitoring and reportingmethodologies that allow us to meetaudit requirements, we simply wouldn't be able to implement wireless technology.”

—Brad Rightmyer Manager of Network Engineering, Sovereign Bank

Future-proof your wireless LAN with a Cisco Business-Grade wireless solution.

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Industry Applications and Benefits of Wireless

Corporate • Allow more productive work hours every day• Maximize time spent in meetings• Provide immediate access to price, inventory,

sales and revenue figures• Free staff from their desk and phones to

improve collaboration• Enable wireless voice over IP (VoIP) for immediate

response to callers and customers

Education • Bring the PC lab to classrooms, not vice versa• Place VoIP phones in each classroom with

no additional wiring• Enable access control and student identification

for campus safety• Provide constant Web connection for collaboration

and communication

Financial • Bring banking staff closer to customers; Services improve customer loyalty

• Enable roving teller and line-busting services• Use wireless IP telephony to give roaming managers

and specialists “follow me” extensions• Provide flexible, wireless security surveillance• Interoperate with expanding law enforcement

wireless networks for real-time response

Government • Enhance public safety• Increase field work responsiveness• Empower government employees • Increase service effectiveness

Healthcare • Keep tabs on daily schedules and changes• Check and update patient records at the bedside• Track tests and prescriptions hospital wide• Enable wireless VoIP and roving alerts for

physicians and nurses

Manufacturing • Capture and share real-time data from the manufacturing floor

• Support “just in time” manufacturing and assembly• Enable smooth communications among

manufacturing teams• Track supplies and parts inventories instantaneously• Prepare for emerging technologies such as

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Retail • Provide data mobility throughout entire store and warehouse

• Allow sales staff to serve customers more effectively• Check price and inventories in real-time• Enable fast, easy inventory checks and price changes• Prepare for emerging technologies such as RFID

How to set your workforce free:

Womack Machine Supply

Always in touch with key accounts

For more than 50 years, Womack has built a reputation for its “can-do”attitude, distributing hydraulic,pneumatic and automation equipmentthroughout the Midwest. Now, withnon-stop wireless access to check onorders, delivery schedules and pricing,Womack's salespeople don't even have to slow down for walls.

“Our salespeople are constantly on the move, and whether they are in aconference room or walking through a warehouse, they frequently need toget into the company database. Now asalesperson is able to walk from oneend of a building to another with theaccess points seamlessly passing the user between the systems. The corporate data base is available at all times.”

—Matthew Britt Network Administrator, Womack Machine Supply

It’s never been easier or more economical to choose the Cisco wireless

LAN solution that’s right for your business, thanks to special incentives

provided by the Cisco Access Anywhere program.

Special Savings on Cisco Integrated wireless LAN solutions

Right now, you can enjoy special financial incentives on Cisco wireless

LAN solutions for small. medium, and large-scale deployments.

Cisco Technical Support Services

The Cisco Access Anywhere program includes comprehensive technical

support services that can reduce operating costs and protect your investment

in Cisco products. Cisco SMARTnet® Support and Software Application

Support, Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SAS/SASU),

enable you to obtain support for Cisco hardware and software products

when you need it, globally, 24 hours a day.

Planning, Design, and Implementation Services

Cisco or your authorized Cisco Wireless Specialized Partner offers

a comprehensive suite of planning, design, site survey, implementation,

and network optimization services to help you design, build, secure,

and manage your own wireless LAN.

Up to $2,500 in Complimentary Cisco Learning Credits

The Cisco Access Anywhere program provides complimentary Cisco

Learning Credits on qualifying purchases for authorized training from

Cisco learning partners that specialize in wireless LAN courses. Credits

also count toward individual career certification.

Convenient Access to E-Learning and Training Resources

Instructor led technical training, partner E-learning, wireless LAN

training books, and other resources are available to help you make the

most of your integrated Cisco wireless LAN solution.

Flexible and Affordable Financing Options

Now, setting your workforce free with wireless also means breaking

away from budget constraints. Along with special pricing incentives on

Cisco wireless LAN solutions, the Cisco Access Anywhere program offers

low-cost, highly flexible financing options from Cisco Systems Capital®

Corporation, like the Cisco Wireless LAN Financing Program.

Access Anywhere: Now the industry’s best wireless solution is more affordable than ever.

To take advantage of the specialpricing and other benefits offeredby the Cisco Access Anywhere program, visit:http://www.cisco.com/go/access_anywhere_program

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