PANDUIT Introduces the PACT WIRELESS CONNECTION Solution

PANDUIT together with Cisco(a) Systems introduce thePACT(TM) WIRELESS CONNECTION(TM) Solution. This solution bundlesPANDUIT best-in-class network infrastructure products with CiscoSystems industry leading wireless products to ease deployment of asecure, robust wireless network. PANDUIT network infrastructureproducts include PANZONE(TM) Wireless Access Point Enclosures reduceinstallation time and complexity. PANZONE(TM) Wireless Access PointEnclosures provide security and protection to valuable networkelements in a dedicated housing, minimizing the risk of theft ordamage to the access points. DPoE(TM) Power Patch Panels flexibilityto install WAPs and devices reducing costs and number of cablesrequired to deploy.

The Cisco Aironet(a) Product Line features the Cisco IntegratedWireless Network, which provides the framework to integrate and extendwired and wireless networks to deliver the lowest possible total costof ownership and eases the deployment of distributed or centralizedwireless LANs. The Cisco Integrated Wireless Network also extends"wireless awareness" into important elements of the networkinfrastructure by providing the same level of security, scalability,reliability and management of wireless LANs that organizations havecome to expect from their wired LANs.

As a Cisco Registered Partner in North America, PANDUIT is able toprovide Cisco Wireless Products to customers through its traditionaldistribution partners. Cisco products include Aironet(a) 1000, 1130,1200 and 1300 Series Access Points, Bridges, Controllers, Antennas andAccessories.

"PANDUIT views wireless networking as a core element of thenetwork infrastructure. PANDUIT and Cisco Systems combine wirelessexpertise and market leadership to provide a seamless link between thewired and wireless world. The WIRELESS CONNECTION(TM) Solution allowsCertified Business Partners to extend their service offering toinclude the Wireless LAN," states Andrew Caveney, PANDUIT VicePresident, Business Development. "PANDUIT and its partners bringphysical layer expertise to the deployment of the wireless networks.Our joint solution helps customers establish a scalable infrastructureearly in the design phase and a secure, robust platform to build upon.A well-planned, integrated wired and wireless solution puts buildingowners in position to optimize their total infrastructure investment,"states Alan Fortier, Cisco Systems, Business Development Manager.

About PACT

The PANDUIT(R) Architecture for Converged Technologies(TM) (PACT)Program brings together a community of best-in-class partners whoshare a vision -- to offer business-focused network solutions based ona framework of open architecture, designed specifically to provideoptimum support for your critical network applications.

About PANDUIT

PANDUIT is the worldwide leader in end-to-end cablinginfrastructure solutions. We have built our solution on a foundationof quality, consistency and installed performance and excelled withbreakthrough technology in support of emerging network applications.While others have changed their focus, PANDUIT continues to shape thefuture with innovation in technology and service.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), the worldwide leader innetworking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years ofcommitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporatesocial responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found athttp://www.cisco.com.

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