Cisco Press Celebrates 10 Years in the Publishing Industry

The ten-year partnership between Pearson Education and CiscoSystems(R) began when the co-publishing agreement was signed August13, 1996. "Internet Routing Architectures" by Sam Halabi was the firstoffering from Cisco Press, and immediately became a best seller in theindustry.

"The success of the first title demonstrated a real need in themarket. By working closely with Cisco Systems, Cisco Press was able todevelop and deliver a wide range of learning options for ourcustomers," said Brett Bartow, executive editor, Cisco Press.

"Our mission is to help prepare users for all levels of CiscoCertification as well as master a diverse range of networkingtechnologies," said Kourtnaye Sturgeon, director of marketing, CiscoPress. "With an assortment of preparation tools available for Ciscocertification such as Exam Certification Guides, Flash Cards, and CCIEProfessional Development titles, as well as network technologyproducts that include the First-Step, Network Business, andFundamentals series, Cisco Press designs materials to suit variousstyles of learning."

Cisco certification materials are the backbone of the Cisco Pressoperation, which has published nearly 400 titles. According to aDecember 2005 CertCities.com article, three of the hottestcertifications in 2006 included CCNP(R), CCIE(R) and CCSP(TM). CiscoPress is currently venturing into electronic publishing with a new"CCNA Video Mentor" product; eBooks; and Digital Shortcuts.

In addition to the professional market, Cisco Press publishes awide variety of materials for the student population, designed toenhance online and instructor-led curriculum. For example, it has theonly print companions reviewed and approved by Cisco Systems for usein the Cisco Networking Academy(R) Program, which is teaching studentsin more than 160 countries around the world.

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About Cisco Press

Cisco Press, a partnership between Cisco Systems(R) (NASDAQ:CSCO)and Pearson Education, part of Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), is the officialpublisher of Cisco(R) networking technology and Cisco certificationself-study materials for networking students and professionals. Withproducts designed to help users prepare for Cisco certifications andmaster the implementation and support of a diverse range of networkingtechnologies, Cisco Press provides a variety of products to suitindividual learning styles. Cisco Press products can be purchased atyour favorite local bookstore, computer/electronic store, onlinebookseller, or at www.ciscopress.com.

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