Top prize is $10,000 and ten runners-up win $1,000 each. Entering this one requires “describing in 1,000 words or less a new experience or capability you would like networking technologies to enable you to do, whether at home, at work, or on the move.” You can submit a video too, and there are some videos on the contest page already.
Official page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns705/networking_solutions_products_generic_content0900aecd806338f9.html
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Cisco and Scientific Atlanta showcase 'The Connected Life'
Cisco and Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, today announced planned demonstrations for NXTcomm 2007 that showcase the continued momentum and execution of the Cisco IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture, and the innovative technologies that enable service providers to deliver unique "Connected Life" experiences to subscribers.
The technologies of Cisco and Scientific Atlanta enable service providers to take advantage of an open standards-based IP NGN platform to deliver a myriad of integrated and differentiated services. This means more network design freedom and flexibility for service providers. It also creates expanded content choices, enhanced navigation and greater service personalization for consumers.
The Cisco IP NGN helps enable service providers to deliver unique "Connected Life" experiences by integrating voice, video and data and mobility to create unique anyplay service offerings. With Cisco as a partner, service providers can offer residential and business customers differentiated, customizable services at home, at work or on the move. The ability to deliver these personalized experiences anywhere, anytime, and to virtually any device creates a host of new Connected Life opportunities for accelerated service provider growth and enhanced customer satisfaction.
"Today's technologies are revolutionizing the communications universe, giving people the power to communicate in ways that didn't even exist just a few short years ago," said Jeff Spagnola, vice president, Service Provider Marketing, Cisco. "Service providers are on the cusp of opportunity to harness the power to bring information and entertainment to their customers across one platform. Not only does this create enhanced services and new revenue streams, but it also gives consumers the ultimate personalized experience."
The technologies of Cisco and Scientific Atlanta enable service providers to take advantage of an open standards-based IP NGN platform to deliver a myriad of integrated and differentiated services. This means more network design freedom and flexibility for service providers. It also creates expanded content choices, enhanced navigation and greater service personalization for consumers.
The Cisco IP NGN helps enable service providers to deliver unique "Connected Life" experiences by integrating voice, video and data and mobility to create unique anyplay service offerings. With Cisco as a partner, service providers can offer residential and business customers differentiated, customizable services at home, at work or on the move. The ability to deliver these personalized experiences anywhere, anytime, and to virtually any device creates a host of new Connected Life opportunities for accelerated service provider growth and enhanced customer satisfaction.
"Today's technologies are revolutionizing the communications universe, giving people the power to communicate in ways that didn't even exist just a few short years ago," said Jeff Spagnola, vice president, Service Provider Marketing, Cisco. "Service providers are on the cusp of opportunity to harness the power to bring information and entertainment to their customers across one platform. Not only does this create enhanced services and new revenue streams, but it also gives consumers the ultimate personalized experience."
IBM, Cisco Collaborate on Management Software
IBM Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. plan to release a jointly developed product in July as part of an expansion of their existing alliance around telecommunications network management and service assurance, the companies said Thursday.
The new offering, Cisco Assurance Management Solution, integrates Cisco's Active Network Abstraction (ANA) device management and mediation technology with IBM's Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus and Netcool/Precision management software, according to Alan Ganek, chief technology officer, IBM Tivoli Software. The vendors have been working on the product for about a year, he said.
Ganek's hopeful that the new product will appeal not only to telecom carriers but also to large enterprises such as financial services providers that are looking for a simpler way to manage their heterogenous networks.
More on PC World
The new offering, Cisco Assurance Management Solution, integrates Cisco's Active Network Abstraction (ANA) device management and mediation technology with IBM's Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus and Netcool/Precision management software, according to Alan Ganek, chief technology officer, IBM Tivoli Software. The vendors have been working on the product for about a year, he said.
Ganek's hopeful that the new product will appeal not only to telecom carriers but also to large enterprises such as financial services providers that are looking for a simpler way to manage their heterogenous networks.
More on PC World
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Cisco Trust Agent "User Notification" Authentication Bypass
Adam Blake has reported a security issue in Cisco Trust Agent, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The security issue is caused due to errors in the "user notification" feature, which displays "user notification" messages from the Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) over the top of the login screen or the screen saver unlock window. This allows an attacker to access the "System preference" dialog and e.g. to change the password of administrative users when the system is performing a posture assessment.
Successful exploitation requires physical access to the system.
The vulnerability is reported in version 2.1.103.0 on Mac OS X. Other versions may also be affected.
Note: Installations on Microsoft Windows or Linux are reportedly not affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.1.104.0.
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/cta
The security issue is caused due to errors in the "user notification" feature, which displays "user notification" messages from the Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) over the top of the login screen or the screen saver unlock window. This allows an attacker to access the "System preference" dialog and e.g. to change the password of administrative users when the system is performing a posture assessment.
Successful exploitation requires physical access to the system.
The vulnerability is reported in version 2.1.103.0 on Mac OS X. Other versions may also be affected.
Note: Installations on Microsoft Windows or Linux are reportedly not affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.1.104.0.
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/cta
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Wireless Control System
Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) contains multiple vulnerabilities which may allow a remote user to:
- access sensitive configuration information about access points managed by WCS
- read from and write to arbitrary files on a WCS system
- log in to a WCS system with a default administrator password
- execute script code in a WCS user's web browser
- access directories which may reveal sensitive WCS configuration information
There are workarounds for several, but not all, of these vulnerabilities. See the Workarounds section for more information. Cisco has made free software available to address these vulnerabilities for affected customers.
This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20060628-wcs.shtml.
- access sensitive configuration information about access points managed by WCS
- read from and write to arbitrary files on a WCS system
- log in to a WCS system with a default administrator password
- execute script code in a WCS user's web browser
- access directories which may reveal sensitive WCS configuration information
There are workarounds for several, but not all, of these vulnerabilities. See the Workarounds section for more information. Cisco has made free software available to address these vulnerabilities for affected customers.
This advisory is posted at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20060628-wcs.shtml.
Cisco's TelePresence technology shown at CNN discussion
Cisco TelePresence technology, which enables "in-person" virtual communications, took center stage in an international discussion organized to complement CNN International's upcoming Future Summit series. The global television network secured a panel of experts in Singapore who discussed the future of virtual worlds as Wikipedia and Wikia founder Jimmy Wales joined them from New York. The hour-long program, the latest installment of CNN's on-air and online initiative looking at the impact of technology in everyday life, airs globally on June 13.
Cisco TelePresence is a ground-breaking technology that creates live "face-to-face" meeting experiences using high-definition video and spatial audio over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. TelePresence preserves the important nonverbal cues, such as a raised eyebrow or slump of the shoulders, that studies show make up roughly 60 percent of the information conveyed in a conversation. With the touch of a button in Cisco's New York City office, Wales was able to join the interactive discussion in Singapore. By being able to remain in New York and go to other meetings during the day, Wales saved travel time and money while increasing his productivity. "I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the video and audio over the Cisco TelePresence system, it was just like being there in person," said Wales. "It was the first time I was able to be in two places at once; now that's using technology to truly maximize productivity," said Wales.
The cutting-edge TelePresence technology can be seen when the program airs on CNN International Wednesday, June 13, and Saturday, June 16, both at 10 p.m. (Singapore). It replays in July and August. More details are available at the dedicated Website www.cnn.com/futuresummit. CNN's Future Summit Virtual Worlds segment features the Cisco TelePresence 1000, a single 65-inch, 1080p high-definition plasma screen that was set up by Cisco engineers with the help of Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd., a Cisco Gold Certified Partner. The high-speed broadband connections were supplied by SingTel.
"The ability to transform the way people do business and improve their productivity on any given day is the power of Cisco TelePresence technology. Watching an executive virtually participate in a panel discussion on the other side of the world is a perfect showcase of what the future holds," said Charles Stucki, vice president and general manager, Cisco TelePresence Business Unit, Cisco.
Cisco TelePresence is a ground-breaking technology that creates live "face-to-face" meeting experiences using high-definition video and spatial audio over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. TelePresence preserves the important nonverbal cues, such as a raised eyebrow or slump of the shoulders, that studies show make up roughly 60 percent of the information conveyed in a conversation. With the touch of a button in Cisco's New York City office, Wales was able to join the interactive discussion in Singapore. By being able to remain in New York and go to other meetings during the day, Wales saved travel time and money while increasing his productivity. "I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the video and audio over the Cisco TelePresence system, it was just like being there in person," said Wales. "It was the first time I was able to be in two places at once; now that's using technology to truly maximize productivity," said Wales.
The cutting-edge TelePresence technology can be seen when the program airs on CNN International Wednesday, June 13, and Saturday, June 16, both at 10 p.m. (Singapore). It replays in July and August. More details are available at the dedicated Website www.cnn.com/futuresummit. CNN's Future Summit Virtual Worlds segment features the Cisco TelePresence 1000, a single 65-inch, 1080p high-definition plasma screen that was set up by Cisco engineers with the help of Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd., a Cisco Gold Certified Partner. The high-speed broadband connections were supplied by SingTel.
"The ability to transform the way people do business and improve their productivity on any given day is the power of Cisco TelePresence technology. Watching an executive virtually participate in a panel discussion on the other side of the world is a perfect showcase of what the future holds," said Charles Stucki, vice president and general manager, Cisco TelePresence Business Unit, Cisco.
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