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	Connected Government in Action Data Center Breakthrough: Unify the Network and the Server How can government continue to provide more and better services with limited budgets, and without outgrowing limited data center space, power, and IT resources? Now agencies can introduce and manage services for citizens and employees more quickly and with far less money, resources, and energy consumption, with Cisco Unified Computing System. Read more >>


	Intelligent Buildings: Connect Building Systems to the Network to Reduce Costs and Conserve Energy Agencies seeking investments that provide large returns need look no further than the four walls around them. “Building operational and energy costs are second only to human resources in government budgets,” says Ray Rapuano, business development manager for Cisco’s public sector group. “In fact, ongoing building costs, not construction itself, represent 75 percent of a building’s lifetime costs.” Read more >>

Safety and Security: Strengthen the Five Steps for Incident Response

When your security personnel receive an alert that a door has been forced open, what do they do? Calling people who work in the area to find out what’s going on can postpone response. But sending an armed guard is an unnecessary expense if the alarm was triggered by an employee holding a door open for a package delivery. Now you have a better option. Read more >>

Stimulus Program: Invest in Network Infrastructure

Which infrastructure projects will provide the greatest long-term benefits from the economic stimulus package? Construction jobs are valuable but last only until the building is complete. Communities gain longer-lasting benefits by including 21st century network infrastructure in all government and school building projects. Network infrastructure creates sustainable and skilled jobs, can be added without delays, and provides immediate return on investment. Read more >>

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The New Cisco Government Resource Center Presents Gartner's Analyst Paper: What Is the Public Value and Risk of Web 2.0?
Visit the Cisco Government Resource Center (CGRC) today to access exclusive resources that will help you increase collaboration, productivity, and responsiveness at your federal agency. View Gartner’s analyst paper now to evaluate the pros and cons of Web 2.0 use and determine which applications can help your organization deliver on critical mission objectives. Read more >>

Upcoming Webcast: Networked Sustainability: Helping Agencies Meet Green and Energy Goals
April 28, 2009, 2 p.m. ET
In response to energy costs, environmental concerns, and government directives, there is an increased need for sustainable and "green" agency IT operations. The IP network can significantly enhance environmental sustainability in government and education. Join this webcast and hear how the Networked Sustainability Framework can help you define and meet your organization's goals. Read more >>

Cisco Tech Day
Salt Lake City, Utah–May 13, 2009
Cisco Tech Day is one of the most important local user conferences for networking and business professionals. This forum is designed to provide you with detailed information on networking technologies and business solutions that can be implemented immediately into your organization.
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Cisco Collaboration Solution Design Clinic
Boise, Idaho–May 14, 2009
Join us to examine the latest technologies and solutions to enhance collaboration for your business. Topics include: SIP as a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) replacement, video collaboration with Cisco, secure unified communications and mobility, and configuring remote IP phones with Cisco Phone Proxy. Read more >>

Cisco Live!
San Francisco, California–June 27, 2009
Cisco Live is Cisco's largest customer event, drawing more than 10,000 attendees together to learn more about Cisco products, network with their colleagues, and meet with Cisco experts and partners. Read more >>

Signal Webcast Series Now Available On Demand:

Building a Collaborative IP Framework
Organizations that maintain separate voice and data networks are confronted with the challenge of increasing productivity while reducing costs. One answer to this challenge is deploying a converged network unified communications solution. This webcast focuses on the components you can use to build a unified communications system, and gives recommendations on how to combine those components into an effective solution for your enterprise.

Eliminating the Barriers of Distance and Time
Enterprises need to close the collaboration productivity gap created by today's borderless enterprise with its highly distributed, mobile, and empowered workforce. Unified communications, business video, and Web 2.0 applications can close the gap by eliminating the barriers of distance and time. This informative webcast demonstrates how an open, secure foundation makes it possible for your team to connect and communicate, and enjoy a rich, collaborative experience from any location.