New Voice Security Enhancements to Cisco IP Communications System Embody Overall Self-Defending Network Strategy.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. -- H.B. Fuller Company and Thousands of Other Cisco Customers to Benefit from Unprecedented Levels of Voice Privacy with Media Encryption in Cisco CallManager 4.1 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. (R)(Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today announced new security features for its IP Communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. system that enhance voice privacy and further the company's standing as the world's leading provider of secure IP Communications solutions. The new and currently shipping Cisco CallManager 4.1 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. system extends voice media and signaling encryption support for new 7940G and 7960G Cisco IP phones and over 2.5 million installed Cisco 7940G and 7960G IP phones. Media encryption helps to ensure the security and privacy of telephone conversations and signaling encryption protects against tampering with telephone signaling packets. Cisco CallManager 4.1 now also interoperates with a wide range of Cisco Media Gateways, including the Integrated Services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. Router line, to provide voice media and signaling encryption support. "The addition of media encryption support for the Cisco 7960G and 7940G Cisco IP phones and media gateways will provide us with a high level of privacy assurance for our voice traffic and additional investment protection for the 3,000 plus Cisco IP phones we have deployed around the world," said Kevin Wetzel, director of Global Operation Services for H.B. Fuller Company, a global manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints and other specialty chemical A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. products. H.B. Fuller, which switched from private branch exchange (PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). ) equipment in 2002 to a Cisco IP Communications system, is currently planning to upgrade their offices in 20 countries to Cisco CallManager 4.1. The company will also be deploying CallManager 4.1 in an additional eight countries in 2005. Media encryption support for Cisco Media Gateways complements the strong Voice over Virtual Private Network (V3PN V3PN Voice and Video Virtual Private Network (Cisco) V3PN Voice and Video Enabled Vpn ) and threat defense security capabilities these platforms already offer. Media encryption on media gateways enhances voice privacy on Cisco IP phones in remote offices and provides more secure connectivity to legacy devices, including digital telephones and fax machines. In addition, Cisco is also announcing secure private messaging for Cisco Unity(TM) , an industry-first encrypted messaging feature that protects the contents of voice messages. Cisco IP Telephony is Rated the Industry's Most Secure System Cisco recently demonstrated that it offers customers the most secure IP Communications system available today in an independent, IP telephony security test conducted by Miercom, a leading network consultancy and product test center. Cisco proved it can build a Voice over IP (VoIP) network that sophisticated hackers were not able to break or even noticeably disturb, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Miercom. Cisco's "secure" rating was the highest of all vendors who participated in the Miercom test. With today's announcement, Cisco continues to raise the security bar, increasing the security options available to ensure the highest possible levels of privacy and availability for users of IP Communications. "These security enhancements to CallManager 4.1 embody Cisco's overall Self-Defending Network strategy, which calls for an integrated, systems approach to security," said Zeus Kerravala, vice president of enterprise infrastructure at The Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "By adding media encryption to its 7960 and 7940 IP phones and media gateway products, Cisco demonstrates an insightful conclusion -- that the phone endpoint should mirror any highly secure web application. At the same time, Cisco customers gain increased security at more layers of an IP Communications system than those from any other vendor." New Features and Functionality With a wide range of new Q.SIG enhancements in CallManager 4.1, the Cisco IP Communications system offers an optimal migration path for customers that require interoperability with private branch exchange (PBX) systems. Q.SIG is the world wide signaling standard for PBX systems. Cisco CallManager 4.1 also features new, powerful call routing functionality and additional features that provide customers with significant cost control and call tracking benefits. List Prices and Availability Cisco CallManager 4.1 software with a Cisco Media Convergence Server A Media Convergence Server (MCS) is a proprietary hardware product sold by Cisco Systems. These are usually rebranded servers made by HP and IBM. The goal of Media Convergence Servers is to provide a standard hardware platform for Cisco's Unified Communications products such as starts at $5,995 (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). Cisco CallManager 4.1 software is now available as a no-cost upgrade for Cisco CallManager 4.0 customers. Media encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. on Cisco Media Gateways is a standard option in the recently introduced Cisco Integrated Services Router. The new secure voice messaging Using voice mail as an alternative to electronic mail, in which voice messages are intentionally recorded, not because the recipient was not available. feature in Cisco Unity 4.04 is a no-cost enhancement for Unity customers. For more information about these products, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/IPCnew. About Cisco IP Communications Cisco IP Communications is a comprehensive system of enterprise-class solutions including IP telephony, unified communications, rich media IP audio and videoconferencing, IP video broadcasting and customer contact solutions that take advantage of customers' existing Cisco IP infrastructure to deliver new, converged applications. IP telephony is a subcategory sub·cat·e·go·ry n. pl. sub·cat·e·go·ries A subdivision that has common differentiating characteristics within a larger category. of IP Communications and describes core, IP-based voice solutions including: IP phones, IP PBX, voice applications and infrastructure. Voice over IP (VoIP) defines a way to carry voice calls over an IP network including the digitization and packetization of voice streams. IP Communications utilizes the VoIP standards to create a telephony system where higher level features such as advanced call routing, voice mail, contact centers can be utilized. Although these communications can technically be accomplished using public Internet services, business use managed, private or virtual private networks (VPNs) to ensure quality and security of the communications. More information about Cisco IP Communications is available at: www.cisco.com/go/IPCnew. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to: http://newsroom.cisco.com. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and Cisco Unity are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Website are the property of their respective owners. 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