Cisco Systems, Inc. announced that Czech telecommunications operator T-Mobile has chosen the Cisco(R) ASR 5000 Series to manage its mobile data traffic from the new LTE network, together with existing 2G and 3G networks. The ASR 5000 routing platform will help enable T-Mobile to optimise video transmissions and offer customers a broader range of multimedia services. The solution will be implemented this year. With one unified platform providing oversight and management of all network traffic, the operator will be able to not only enhance network speed and connectivity, but also offer innovative services that enrich the end-user experience and, in turn, enable T-Mobile to further monetize its network. The Cisco ASR 5000 Series is purpose-built for the complexities of the mobile network. It is a robust multimedia services platform that brings a new level of network and customer intelligence that is critical for delivering real-time, personalized mobile services. By combining multiple functions into a single carrier-class platform like the Cisco ASR 5000 Series, T-Mobile can reduce signaling overhead, distribute session management, and take full advantage of the network's control and user plane capabilities. As network demand grows, the Cisco Next-Generation Network architecture and ASR 5000 will help enable T-Mobile to multiply network capacity.

Cisco Systems, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended April 27, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total net sales of $12.2 million compared to $11.6 million reported a year ago. Operating income was $2.9 million compared to $2.8 million reported a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $3 million compared to $2.8 million reported a year ago. Net income was $2.5 million or $0.46 per diluted share compared to $2.2 million or $0.40 per diluted share reported a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $2.7 million or $0.51 per diluted share compared to $2.6 million or $0.48 per diluted share reported a year ago. The company generated $3.1 billion in operating cash flow. For the nine months, the company reported net sales were $36.2 billion, compared with $34.4 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Net income, on a GAAP basis, was $7.7 billion or $1.44 per share, compared with $6.1 billion or $1.13 per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Non-GAAP net income was $8.0 billion or $1.50 per share, compared with $7.5 billion or $1.38 per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Operating income was $8.4 million compared to $7.7 million reported a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $8.4 million compared to $7.8 million reported a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $8.9 million compared to $8.4 million reported a year ago. Acquisition of property and equipment was $0.8 million compared to $0.8 million reported a year ago. Acquisition of businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired was $6.4 million compared to $0.3 million reported a year ago.

Cisco Systems, Inc. announced expanded solutions and services to help utilities enhance grid operations with greater levels of automation and security and changing regulatory requirements. Cisco's strong security knowledge and history combines a security strategy that addresses both the physical and cyber security layers, coupled with utility specific service offerings for the electric grid based on Cisco's Connected Grid Security Architecture. Cisco also extended its hardened network solutions for substations to allow utilities better visibility and management of the grid. The Cisco Connected Grid Security Architecture is a blueprint that simplifies policy administration, strengthens security controls and gives business more flexibility and increased visibility into operations. Layered Security Architecture: A converged security strategy is created across wired and wireless infrastructures where the communication network serves as a platform tool to detect, control, alert and mitigate against threats. Context-aware policies are enforced across the entire utility infrastructure network to meet rapidly evolving regulatory requirements and correlate directly with potential threats and business rules. Cisco Security Intelligence Operation (SIO) is used for real-time insight into the global threat environment for proactive notifications. Physical Security Solutions: Integrated video surveillance, physical access control tools including card readers and sensor networks, for monitoring the status and location of assets and users. Cisco Services for Grid Security assists utilities in defining security requirements, developing future-state grid security architectures, coordinating the deployment and integration of security solutions, and delivering ongoing optimization and managed services. The Expanded Substation Solution helps bridge the gap that further transitions utilities to a fully IP-enabled grid Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Switches: Compact and cost-effective Ethernet switches bring more reliable protection and control applications in power substations. Six models are available with 4 port, 8 port, and 16 port configurations. Dual Gigabit Ethernet uplinks distribute IEC 61850 protection communications over station bus and process bus rings. Power utilities can enable the IEEE 1588 power profile for precise timing. Investment protection is delivered for hitless protocol support of standards such as IEC-62439 Parallel Redundant Protocol (PRP) and High Availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR). Cisco Aggregation Service Router (ASR) 900 Series 14 port Sync/Async Interface Module: Additional support for RS-232 serial communications to its ASR-903 platform provides flexible and interoperable SCADA communications across the WAN. 14 Asynchronous RS-232 ports facilitate connectivity to substation devices that require serial communication. Transport of legacy serial SCADA protocols across IP and MPLS networks using raw socket feature. Easy integration of legacy serial-based devices with IP-enabled devices by adding to the flexible set of connectivity options on the ASR 900 series. Cisco Substation Automation Design and Implementation Guide: Utilities can learn about Cisco tested and validated designs to optimize network through use cases in validating and documenting system architecture, configurations, and performance with both Cisco and third-party equipment.