Cisco Systems, Inc. Chairman To Keynote International Educational Technology Conference.Business/News Editors Technology in Education International Conference & Exposition SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2001 John Morgridge John P. Morgridge joined Cisco Systems in 1988 as President and CEO, and grew the company from $5 million to more than $1 billion in sales, and from 34 to more than 2,250 employees. In 1990 he took Cisco public, and in 1995 was appointed Chairman. , Chairman of the Board of 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., will be a featured keynote speaker at TechEd teched adj. Variant of tetched. 01, the Technology in Education International Conference & Exposition, March 26-29, 2001 in Ontario, California Ontario is a city located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 170,373. It is the home of LA/Ontario International Airport and the huge Ontario Mills shopping mall (the largest in Southern California and one . Morgridge will address the TechEd01 delegation during the Tuesday, March 27 general session, offering his analysis of the key role network-based education will play in the Internet economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price. to successfully prepare students of all ages as they become the workforce of the future. "Network-based education and the Internet are the global equalizers in life. Together they provide the opportunity for governments, businesses, and educational institutions to partner and teach all students regardless of time, distance, or socio-economic standing," said Morgridge. As Chairman, Morgridge dedicates his time to Cisco's education and government initiatives. The goal of the conference is to assist educators in expanding their knowledge of current technology trends and offer solutions to prepare them for the increasing challenges of traditional teaching methods using the ever-changing, driving force of technology. The annual TechEd conference is sponsored by the Sacramento, California-based non-profit Community College Foundation, and is hosted this year by Mt. San Antonio College Mt. San Antonio College (commonly called Mt. SAC; pronounced as the word "sack") is a community college located in the Los Angeles suburb of Walnut, California, next to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona which is just over a hill. Mt. , which is located in Walnut, California Walnut is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population is 32,148 and its current mayor is Tony Cartagena. The area was once predominantly white. . Dr. David R. Springett, Community College Foundation president, stated, "Cisco's commitment to education is evident in their initiatives designed to connect technology with educational opportunities for students everywhere. The very successful Cisco Networking Academy The Cisco Networking Academies, part of Cisco Systems, offer networking courses, like the CCNA and CCNP courses, which prepare students for the certification exams of the same name, and other computer-related courses. is a prime example of the positive and significant impact the company has had on educating and preparing students from around the world for the 21st Century workplace." Springett concluded, "We are proud that the Cisco Networking Academy is again networking our TechEd event this year." More than 150 hands-on computer lab workshops and vendor sessions, sponsored by Apple Computer, Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. , Microsoft Corporation and several other leading high-tech companies, will be offered at the event. In-depth concurrent, roundtable and poster sessions, and special interest symposiums, will also be offered to all TechEd participants, providing them a unique technology learning experience. An impressive exhibit floor featuring over 200 technology companies showcasing the latest in education technology products and solutions will round out the event offering even more dynamic and interactive learning opportunities. Detailed conference information and online registration for TechEd01 is available at www.TechEdEvents.org. All media are invited to attend this event. About the Community College Foundation The Community College Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to excellence in education. Since its inception in 1983 the Foundation has focused on mentoring youth, providing technical assistance to business, education and government and finding creative ways to foster relationships between business and education communities. The Foundation's Web site is www.communitycollege.org. |
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