Cisco Systems Unveils ''Connected Communities'' Event in Albuquerque; Cisco Announces Completion of Initial Implementation of First IP Network for Navajo Nation.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO):

A[micro]  WHAT:    Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is hosting an executive
            breakfast panel, moderated by industry analyst Jim Metzler
            of Metzler and Ashton, followed by site visits to local
            customer sites to showcase how Cisco networking technology
            is heralding a new way of living and working.

A[micro]           Attendees will hear directly from decision makers
            representing a diverse group of Albuquerque's public and
            private sector organizations. Panelists and guest speakers
            include Albuquerque's Mayor Martin Chavez and the City's
            CIO Clint Hubbard, as well as representatives from the
            Navajo Nation, Albuquerque Public Schools, ABQ Rapid Ride,
            First Community Bank and Laguna Development. All of these
            organizations are using Cisco technology to improve the
            way Albuquerqueans live, work, learn and play.

A[micro]           Carolyn Purcell, director of Cisco's Internet Business
            Services Group (IBSG) and former CIO for the state of
            Texas will provide an overall update on Cisco's
            Internet-based technology and the "Connected Communities"
            program.

   WHEN:    Tuesday, April 18th beginning at 7:45 a.m.

   WHERE:   Panel presentation will take place at the Hyatt Hotel
            Albuquerque at 330 Tijeras Street. A live audio web
            conference of the morning session is available at:
            http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=33313

   MEDIA REGISTRATION: Register online at:
http://www.ciscoeventreg.com/go/albprtour/index.lasso

A[micro]  CONTACT: Rob Lopez, Cisco Public Relations, 408-525-1285 or
408-391-3993, or email at [e-mail]