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Cisco Expo Saudi 2009 Gets Set to Showcase the Power of the Intelligent Network
Cisco and Partners to Highlight Best Business Practices for Organizations in the Kingdom to Increase Business Productivity and Reduce Operational Costs
| Source: Cisco Systems, Inc.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2009) - Cisco (NASDAQ : CSCO ) today announced
that it will be hosting Cisco® Expo Saudi 2009 on Feb. 9 and 10 at King
Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh. With the theme "Experience Today the
Network of Tomorrow," this year's event is expected to bring together more
than 2,500 top business decision makers to discuss key technology trends
and to share best practices that will transform businesses and increase
business productivity in the kingdom.
Cisco Expo Saudi 2009 will also examine the critical role that information
and communications technologies (ICTs) play in the development of
innovative business solutions for the enterprise, public sector and real
estate markets. Based on the concept of the network as the platform, the
event will include a series of in-depth sessions covering unified
communications, collaboration solutions, the Connected Home, "smart
education" systems and the latest trends in Web meetings. For the first
time, the event will use several Web 2.0 platforms such as Twitter and
Facebook and will be streamed live online via Cisco WebEx™. Videos from
the event will also be hosted on YouTube. Visitors will also experience
interactive demonstrations on next-generation technologies like Cisco
TelePresence™.
Dr. Badr Bin Hamoud Al Badr, managing director of Cisco Saudi Arabia, said:
"In this current economic climate, companies are looking at smart
technology solutions that can improve business productivity and enhance
collaboration. Cisco Expo Saudi gives us an excellent opportunity to
network with customers and partners to highlight how Cisco innovations can
help enterprises address real-world business issues."
Certified partners who will be present at Cisco Expo Saudi 2009 include
SBM, Dimension Data, Al-Moammar Information Systems MIS, IDIS, Nour Net,
Oger Systems, Al-Jammaz Distribution, Ebbtikar, Jeraisy Communications
Services, Al-Fanar, IP Magix, Data Consult Saudi, AwalNet, AlKhaleej
Training & Education, Synergy Professional Services, BMB, R&M, Globitel,
Fluke Networks, Getronics and NetBack Bone.
Cisco Expo Saudi 2009 is a registration-only event. Those interested in
attending Cisco Expo Saudi can register online by visiting
http://www.cisco.com/web/ME/exposaudi2009.
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