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Give your employees access toa secure, wireless network withthe Cisco Access Anywhere Program.Stay connected, stay closer to customers.

Break free, and watch productivity soar.That’s the whole point of a network fromCisco Systems—setting your workforce freewith secure, continuous access to information.On campus, in remote locations, or anywhereyou deploy a wireless LAN, employees can stayconnected, be more productive, and remaincloser to customers.In fact, in a recent research study by NOPWorld Technology, more than two-thirds ofwireless LAN users reported appreciableproductivity gains, including: A three-hour increase in daily network access Average daily time savings of 80 minutes A 27 percent increase in end-user productivity 14,000 worth of annual time savingsper employeeConsider what wireless productivity can meanBreak free with wireless,and save.for your business: accomplish more in every meeting, enable fasterNow, the Cisco Access Anywhereprogram uses your existing wirednetwork and provides special pricingincentives with a fully integratedsolution that includes: Special savings on Ciscowireless LAN products Cisco Technical Support Services Planning, design, andimplementation services Complimentary wireless LANlearning credits onqualifying purchases Highly attractive financingand leasing optionsHow? With secure, airtight wireless access that can use the investmentdecisions, stay closer to customers, and use every minute more wisely.you’ve already made in networking technology and extend those valuablenetworking resources to mobile workers.Only Cisco offers a Self-Defending Network solution that provideswireless LAN security and sets your employees free—without fear ofsecurity breaches. That’s because the Cisco wireless solution is airtight,offering support for strong encryption, rogue access point detection, andfeatures that enable only those with permission to access the network.So not only will a Cisco wireless LAN help employee productivity tosoar, it will also increase the overall return on your network investment.And, with the new Cisco Access Anywhere program, your paybackcan happen even faster.1

With Cisco Self-Defending Networks,airtight security is built in.Best Buy Company, Inc.No one knows more about deploying and managing today’s secureFive more hours of productivityper week.networks than Cisco. As the acknowledged leader in both wired andThat's the benefit of breaking free atBest Buy. Wireless mobility meansmore collaboration, more productivity,and more opportunities to focus oncustomers for Best Buy’s 5000corporate employees.solutions to the internal and external security threats facing companies“Cisco wireless technology helpsBest Buy transform to a more efficient,customer-centric business model byenabling a dynamic working environmentthat improves employee productivityand agility. We selected Cisco for itsenterprise-class wireless securityand simplified deployment.”that covers all the bases: wireless devices, wireless access points and—Bob WillettExecutive Vice Presidentof Operations, Best Buywireless networking technology, Cisco offers reliable answers and proventoday. Cisco specialized partners bring needed training and expertiseto customize and implement your solutions.The Cisco Self-Defending Network provides true, integrated securitythe LAN itself.In essence, a Cisco wireless LAN becomes a direct extension of yournetwork infrastructure—providing airtight access to your employees andinformation while keeping out intruders. That’s because the Ciscowireless security solution immediately responds to and stops bothexternal and internal threats to your network.And because Cisco networking expertise is available globally, you canenjoy the confidence of working with a proven source worldwide thatoffers total protection, complete integration, and no excuses. Thecombination of Cisco and specialized partners means you’ll save timeand money, and reduce hassles no matter where you do business.2

Make wireless a logical extension of your network,with exclusive “wireless-aware” technology from Cisco.Like any competitive business these days, you’vemade a significant investment in your networkinginfrastructure. That’s why it makes sense to usethat investment to build a complete, end-to-endsolution—one that integrates wired and wirelessnetworks into a single unified network.The Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network(SWAN) provides one integrated networkthat simplifies deployment, operation, andmanagement by using the same tools andresources of your wired network. Plus, the solution features advanced intrusion detection capabilities to prevent unauthorized or rogue devicesfrom connecting to your LAN.Deploying a Cisco wireless LAN with Ciscoaccess points is easy, too, thanks to our helpfulPalm, Inc.Simplified maintenance andenhanced securityAfter evaluating several vendors’products, this industry pioneer inhandheld computer productsstandardized its wireless networkaround Cisco solutions to simplifymaintenance and help ensure security.“Palm was able to standardize onCisco Aironet access points, whichenhanced our ability to manage thedevices from a centralized tool. Palmcan now make the SSID (Service SetIdentifier) we utilize public knowledge.Vendors, contractors, visitors, andothers can now come in and freelyaccess the Internet. That is one ofthe additional things we like aboutCisco client adapter cards—theability to store multiple SSIDswithin your profile.”—Bill StevensonChief Infrastructure Architect, Palm, Inc.configuration tools. And whether your IT staff is minimal or extensive,managing an airtight wireless network has never been so straightforward—Cisco tools provide confident management and control of all wired andwireless operations including: Fault and performance monitoring Wireless intrusion detection system (IDS) that includes rogueaccess point detection, location, and suppression Self-healing capability to provide continuous wirelessLAN availability Assisted site survey to simplify deployment Real-time client trackingOne integrated network from Cisco simply means greater performance,increased security, and maximum scalability. When you combine thatwith superior management, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), andmore satisfied users, you can see why Cisco is the leading choice inwireless LANs, worldwide.3

Future-proof your wireless LAN with aCisco Business-Grade wireless solution.Sovereign BankOne thing all wireless LAN success stories seem to have in common isConfidence is bringing employeescloser to customersthis: never underestimate the impact wireless can have on your businessAs one of the largest financialinstitutions in the northeasternUnited States, Sovereign Bank holdscustomer service—and wirelesssecurity—to the highest standardspossible. That's why the bank choseCisco for its complete wirelessdeployment.and build momentum quickly. The more people use it, the more they“Our goal is to help employeesdeliver better customer service byusing wireless to bring the employeeto the customer. We check the accesspoints regularly because this is veryimportant for auditing of our securitymeasures. Without the CiscoWorksWLSE monitoring and reportingmethodologies that allow us to meetaudit requirements, we simplywouldn't be able to implementwireless technology.”the pace and direction of growth.—Brad RightmyerManager of NetworkEngineering,Sovereign Bankor employee productivity. The benefits of wireless are virtually instantaneous,want to take advantage of wireless with all applications.Cisco protects your investment and your future—by providing businessgrade wireless solutions that can expand, stand up to security threats,and scale to handle thousands of users, yet always enable you to controlIn fact, a Cisco wireless LAN is the right fit for any sized business, with: Easy and secure scalability Clear time and resource savings Centralized and automated management Data and voice-ready capabilitiesIn the end, it makes sense to go with the leader in wireless LANtechnology. Cisco is the one vendor you can trust to provide completewireless capabilities with no compromises, tailored specifically to thesize and needs of your business.So you not only get a wireless solution that’s ready for the future, you get one4that’s ready to set your workforce free with airtight, secure access—anywhere.

How to set your workforce free:IndustryApplications and Benefits of WirelessCorporate Allow more productive work hours every day Maximize time spent in meetings Provide immediate access to price, inventory,sales and revenue figures Free staff from their desk and phones toimprove collaboration Enable wireless voice over IP (VoIP) for immediateresponse to callers and customersEducation Bring the PC lab to classrooms, not vice versa Place VoIP phones in each classroom withno additional wiring Enable access control and student identificationfor campus safety Provide constant Web connection for collaborationand communicationFinancialServices Bring banking staff closer to customers;improve customer loyalty Enable roving teller and line-busting services Use wireless IP telephony to give roaming managersand specialists “follow me” extensions Provide flexible, wireless security surveillance Interoperate with expanding law enforcementwireless networks for real-time responseGovernment Enhance public safetyIncrease field work responsivenessEmpower government employeesIncrease service effectivenessHealthcare Keep tabs on daily schedules and changesCheck and update patient records at the bedsideTrack tests and prescriptions hospital wideEnable wireless VoIP and roving alerts forphysicians and nursesManufacturing Capture and share real-time data from themanufacturing floor Support “just in time” manufacturing and assembly Enable smooth communications amongmanufacturing teams Track supplies and parts inventories instantaneously Prepare for emerging technologies such asRadio Frequency Identification (RFID)Retail Provide data mobility throughout entire storeand warehouse Allow sales staff to serve customers more effectively Check price and inventories in real-time Enable fast, easy inventory checks and price changes Prepare for emerging technologies such as RFIDWomack Machine SupplyAlways in touch with key accountsFor more than 50 years, Womackhas built a reputation for its “can-do”attitude, distributing hydraulic,pneumatic and automation equipmentthroughout the Midwest. Now, withnon-stop wireless access to check onorders, delivery schedules and pricing,Womack's salespeople don't evenhave to slow down for walls.“Our salespeople are constantly onthe move, and whether they are in aconference room or walking througha warehouse, they frequently need toget into the company database. Now asalesperson is able to walk from oneend of a building to another with theaccess points seamlessly passingthe user between the systems. Thecorporate data base is available atall times.”—Matthew BrittNetwork Administrator,Womack Machine Supply5