Networks are still invisible to most
of us, but they are making a visible impact.
Network innovation has unleashed new opportunities to improve productivity.
It helps our customers increase efficiencies, reduce costs, deliver
new services, and enhance customer satisfaction. The network makes
possible communications that are secure, collaborative, and ultimately,
more human.
In the following pages, chief information officers, technologists,
business executives, educators, visionaries, students, and a Nobel
Laureate share how networks are making a positive impact. |
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 “In
our work together during the last four years we’ve established
a solid foundation of trust, quality, and positive results for both
companies. The creation of business value is part of our everyday
collaboration.”
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“Our goal is
to expand our presence in the digital economy, combining e-commerce
and the Internet to transform the way we interact with customers
and new markets.”
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“To publish
and deliver the highest quality business news to a worldwide
audience demands the absolute best in network performance and
scalability. We have a world-class network in place-and with
Cisco we have the right partner to make sure it stays that way.”
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 “The
Internet is showing people what is possible. Expectations are rising
rapidly and e-businesses of all kinds have to get ready because the
Internet will present an unprecedented opportunity to gain market
share for those who lay the groundwork now.”
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“Nasdaq, the
world's largest electronic stock market, is only as good as
our network, and we have built this network with Cisco technology.”
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“As we Web-enable
our internal business processes, we have found ways to streamline
our business and reallocate those resources to better serve
our internal and external customers. Through technology, and
with Cisco's help, we have made Office Depot a more compelling
place to work, shop, and invest.”
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 “The
Internet enables us to get closer to the consumer and to innovate
faster and more cost effectively. Today, we test product concepts
online, reducing consumer feedback response time by up to 90 percent
while reducing our costs by up to 50 percent.”
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