Cisco Systems Inc. introduced new technology, partner program and service offerings for organizations interested in deploying network-based digital signage solutions to enhance customer experience, deliver communication and training, and accelerate sales. Cisco expanded its partner ecosystem and added new features and capabilities to its Cisco Digital Signs solution with a focus on the creation, management, reporting and playback of digital media. Cisco Digital Signs, part of the Cisco Digital Media Suite (DMS), is a complete digital signage system that integrates management software, network-based media players and liquid crystal displays. Combined with end-to-end services and a robust partner ecosystem, Cisco Digital Signs delivers the most comprehensive digital signage offering. The new Cisco Digital Media Designer provides content creators with a simpler way to develop vibrant and compelling digital signage content with new layout features, enhanced image effects, new playlist capabilities and a library of templates. New proof-of-play content performance and screen status reporting deliver more sophisticated advertising capabilities to drive revenue. Interactive applications with touch screens and expanded support for wireless and music on network-based media player appliances build on the core functionality of the Cisco Digital Media Player 4400 Series platform.

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Cisco Systems Inc. introduced a ground-breaking version of its unified communications platform, featuring innovations and enhancements designed to reduce costs and increase operating efficiencies between and within global enterprises. Cisco Unified Communications System Release 8.0 enables organizations to collaborate in new ways that remove barriers to communications with partners, suppliers and customers through integrated voice, video, presence, instant messaging and Web sessions. Cisco Unified Communications System 8.0 includes advanced integrated Internet Protocol (IP) applications that allow businesses to extract more value from their communications through federated presence across devices and platforms, and through instant messaging, customer care, conferencing, video and mobility capabilities.