Cisco launches products for small business

BANGALORE, INDIA: In an effort to strengthen its support to small businesses, Cisco announced on Tuesday new products designed specifically for small companies.

These new products meet the fundamental business needs of security, connectivity and productivity and add to the already broad portfolio of Cisco solutions for small businesses, said a press release.

The new products include:



Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker: A security appliance that provides protection for a business's network and critical data from viruses and malicious email attacks while mitigating spam.

Cisco NSS2000 and NSS3000 Network Storage Systems: Desktop, network-attached storage devices that provide protection for valuable data and allow employees to effortlessly share information.

Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS) Release 1.4: A complete collaboration and communications system that easily connects offices, employees and customers from anywhere at any time. The new version now comes with wireless desktop Internet Protocol (IP) phone with Bluetooth capabilities.

"Our new products combined with our existing broad portfolio of solutions give small businesses the options and flexibility to find technology that's just right for them and their specific needs," said Ian Pennell, senior vice president, Small Business technology group, Cisco.

All of the new products are available immediately worldwide to Cisco certified partners and available to small businesses via Cisco partners and resellers, said the release.