Cisco unveils new generation of branch routers

Cisco switching rival refreshes high-end switches; US high-tech export spotlight shines on California, Texas, Florida Cisco Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Cisco Beefing up Email Security by Teaming with a Leader Improve your email security practices after watching this Webcast. Your email security choices extend beyond on-premise only solutions. Improve your anti-spam, visibility, content filtering and encryption support with hosted, hybrid and managed email security services. Click here to learn more. Spotlight Story Cisco unveils new generation of branch routers Cisco this week unveiled a new generation of its Integrated Services Router, a branch office platform optimized for video and virtualized services. 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