Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers Extends Power of the Internet to Ordinary Consumer Devices.REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1998--Cisco Systems Inc. president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. John Chambers John Chambers could be any of the following people:
During his speech at the Microsoft Service Provider Event today, Chambers demonstrated his vision for a single data, voice and video network by featuring a wide array of Internet-connected consumer devices, such as TVs, phones and high-speed data services, each sharing a single connection to the home. Chambers also demonstrated Internet-connected kidcare cams, security systems, even lights and window blinds. Every product Chambers demonstrated is available today and soon all consumers will be able to access almost any household using a regular Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . "The Internet really promises to connect everyone to everything," said John Chambers, president and CEO 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. "Eventually all data, voice and video services will be delivered over an open Internet network, changing telecommunications forever. "Like the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago, the Internet will reshape the fortunes of companies, countries and people. Companies such as Echelon are poised to help drive this change with Cisco and extend the power of the Internet from business to the home, allowing people to access almost any consumer device anytime, anywhere." "Echelon is known for networking intelligent devices in homes, buildings, factories, trains and other environments. By linking the Internet to control networks people and businesses gain access to information that was previously unobtainable," said Ken Oshman, president and CEO of Echelon Corp. "Imagine a world where you can use an Internet browser See Web browser. to program the VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. to record your favorite show; or receive an e-mcess to your home." The Cisco demonstrati switch, a wall dimmer dim·mer n. 1. A rheostat or other device used to vary the intensity of an electric light. 2. a. A parking light on a motor vehicle. b. A low beam. and a load controller frwith one another over two kinds of media -- a ccan tell the lights to turn-on when it detects light to mimic the presence of someone at home, all from the comfort of your web browser from anywhere in the world. Thousands of LonWorks control networks are already installed in factories, buildings and homes worldwide. By extending the reach of the Internet to these control networks, people and businesses can be empowered to access any point within a control network via the Internet from anywhere in the world. People interested in experimenting with Internet connectivity to devices can do so by browsing Echelon's web site at http://www.echelon.com/demo. About Echelon Corp. Echelon Corp. (Nasdaq:ELON) is the developer of LonWorks networks, recognized internationally as a standard for interoperable control networks. With thousands of application developer and millions of devices installed worldwide, LonWorks is a leading open, networked control solution for building and home automation, industrial, transportation, and public utility applications. Echelon offers a full range of off-the-shelf hardware and software products to support the development, installation and management of intelligent, open and interoperable control networks. Privately held, Echelon is based in Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. with international offices in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. News and information are available at http://www.echelon.com Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a , Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. Echelon, the Echelon logo and LonWorks are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) designs control networks to connect machines and other electronic devices, for the purposes of sensing, monitoring and control. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. This press release may contain statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for the Company's products and services and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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