Cisco Introduces New Programs to Recognize and Reward Channel Partners Offering Cisco Network Security Solutions.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Cisco Channel Programs Reinforce Commitment to Security Channel Partners As part of a continuing effort to help customers identify, prevent and adapt to network security threats, Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today unveiled two new channel partner programs designed to recognize and reward partners supporting the Cisco(R) security strategy. The new channel programs include a new security-based Opportunity Incentive Program (OIP OIP Office of International Programs OIP Observatoire International des Prisons (France) OIP Office of the Iraq Programme OIP Office of Information and Privacy (US DOJ) ) offer, the Cisco IP Network Defender Program, and a small and medium-sized business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. )-focused security specialization A career option pursued by some attorneys that entails the acquisition of detailed knowledge of, and proficiency in, a particular area of law. As the law in the United States becomes increasingly complex and covers a greater number of subjects, more and more attorneys are called the Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization. "Cisco clearly has a proactive security channel strategy that includes providing incentives and recognition for those channel partners, such as ourselves, committed to a security practice," said Daniel Phoenix, vice president of Distributed Applications An application made up of distinct components running in separate runtime environments, usually on different platforms connected via a network. Typical distributed applications Technologies, an application service provider focused on security and IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. solutions and services for education, healthcare and SMB customers. "The new programs demonstrate Cisco's focus in helping partners experience financial success and competitive differentiation in the security market." "When it comes to networking, our customers' top concern is security. This represents a significant growth opportunity for our channel partners," said Edison Peres, vice president of Advanced and Core Technologies, Worldwide Channels at Cisco. "Secure networks serve as the catalyst for our customers to, expand their networks, deploy new applications and invest in new technologies. The IP Network Defender program and the Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization reinforce our commitment to working with our channel partners to optimize this growing market." The Cisco IP Network Defender Program is a part of the broader Cisco Opportunity Incentive Program that rewards and protects specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. channel partners for developing new business opportunities. Extending this program into the security market, the Cisco IP Network Defender Program is a security incentive program that offers Cisco security specialized channel partners additional savings on comprehensive Cisco network security solutions as well as special pricing on security bundles. Special leasing programs and learning credits are also added benefits of the IP Network Defender Program. Available immediately to qualified Cisco channel partners; more information can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/go/partner-ipnd. The Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization recognizes channel partners that have the knowledge, expertise and focus on delivering network security solutions that provide both VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. and firewall protection to SMB customers. Cisco channel partners who qualify for the Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization will be provided with formal training, 10 points toward their company's certification badge and recognition on the Cisco partner locator as a VPN/Firewall Express Specialized Partner. The Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization is a global program; however, specific specialization benefits may vary by region. Also available immediately, more information regarding the specialization can be found at: http://cisco.com/en/US/partners/pr11/pr66/partners_pgm_category_ page.html. (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. 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