Cisco Invests In Software.com; Companies to Jointly Develop Internet Directory Technologies.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1997--Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced it has taken a minority equity interest in privately-held Software.com based in Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara is a city in California, United States. It is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92,325. . In addition to the investment, Cisco and Software.com have signed an agreement to jointly develop and market networking technology to provide scalable dynamic Internet address allocation and secure networked commerce. This domain naming system See DNS. (DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the )/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. ) server software is widely deployed today and will be licensed for use in Software.com and Cisco products. Cisco will also work with Software.com to jointly develop directory software for configuring DNS/DHCP servers. Collaboration will include work on open standards-based directory APIs (LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. ), applications and upcoming software for advanced network services including monitoring, tracking and billing networked applications. Customers using this combination of network expertise, including Cisco IOS(TM) software, will be able to easily scale their online networked services including remote access, telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , networked commerce and email while maintaining a high level of security and reliability. Cisco IOS software is a platform that delivers network services and enables networked applications. The collaboration is intended to help ensure network administrators have timely and complete access to all new network services features and functionality. Software.com, Inc. is an Internet infrastructure software company whose mission is to provide high-performance, scalable server- based messaging solutions to Internet/intranet customers. The company provides server-based, native Internet messaging solutions to customers ranging from small businesses to large organizations with millions of users. The company can be reached in the U.S. at 805/882-2470 or http://www.software.com . Cisco Systems (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) is the worldwide leader of networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com . -0- Note to Editors: This press release may consist of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Cisco with the S.E.C., specifically the most recent reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and 10-Q, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Cisco IOS and Cisco Systems are a trademarks, and Cisco and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Cisco Systems, Inc. Adam Stein, 408/526-7388 astein@cisco.com Mary Thurber (Investor Relations), 408/526-8893 mthurber@cisco.com or Software.com, Inc. Steven Karlson, 617/674-0100 x224 steven.karlson@software.com or Copithorne & Bellows Tim Hurley/Carolyn Wilkins, 617/450-4300 tim.hurley@cbpr.com or carolyn.wilkins@cbpr.com |
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