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The Power of Participation


Join a special online event as we unveil new Cisco Borderless Networks and Data Center/Virtualization solutions. You will learn how to:

  • Deliver real-time multimedia collaboration experiences to any desktop -- virtually.
  • Optimize application performance for branch or cloud-based applications.
  • Improve IT efficiency, business scalability and workforce effectiveness with many new infrastructure innovations.

Compete in the Cisco 3D Borderless Challenge

Watch a short 3D video featuring our new IT hero, Ike, and then compete in an online contest with your peers around the world. The contest will be available in multiple languages.

  • Your Mission:
    Answer questions about Cisco Borderless Networks and data center innovations and offer an idea for the next Cisco innovation.
  • Your Rewards:
     - Two grand prize winners will choose a vacation destination, such as the Great Wall of China, an African safari, Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon, Peru and Brazil.
    - 100 finalists will be awarded FLIP cameras.

Register for the online event by today to receive your pair of 3D glasses.
Read more about the Challenge.

Our Featured Speakers

Tony Bates Tony Bates

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Enterprise, Commercial and Small Business Group

Tony Bates is responsible for the overall strategy and development direction of Cisco's ECSB. This group has more than 12,500 employees and generates more than $20 billion of annual revenue. A member of Chairman and CEO John Chambers' senior staff, Bates sits on the Cisco Development Council, the Video Board, and the Enterprise Business Council.

Bill Brownell Bill Brownell

SVP Enterprise and Commercial Markets, Cisco

Bill Brownell leads Cisco's Enterprise and Mid-Market Marketing organization. In this role he is responsible for shaping the company's network-based market transitions and driving growth across enterprise, commercial and public sector markets; the enterprise and commercial markets represent the largest revenue contributions across Cisco.


BEN GIBSON Ben Gibson

Vice President, Data Center/Virtualization Marketing, Cisco

Ben Gibson brings 18+ years of IT industry experience to Cisco Systems, where he currently leads the Cisco Data Center/Virtualization Marketing effort globally. Gibson was previously instrumental in leading key areas of Cisco solutions marketing , including Enterprise Global Marketing Solutions and Program Development, and Wireless and Mobility Solutions Marketing.


Marie Hattar Marie Hattar

Vice President, Borderless Networks Marketing, Cisco

As Vice President of Borderless Networks Marketing at Cisco, Marie Hattar is responsible for setting and developing a strategic vision for products and services that span switching, routing, mobility, security, and application acceleration. Under her guidance, her organization creates and advances solutions to help employees, partners, and customers—essentially anyone—connect securely, reliably and seamlessly, regardless of location or device.

Gary Moore Gary Moore

VP of Advanced Services, Cisco

Gary Moore is Executive Vice President of Cisco Services. He serves on Cisco's Operating Committee, which is responsible for Cisco's long-range planning, including the company vision, strategy and execution plans.

Join the Cisco Borderless Challenge - Win a Trip to Your Wonder of the World

Compete with your peers from around the world and test your Borderless Networks and Data Center/Virtualization knowledge. The grand prize is a trip for two to visit your wonder of the world, choosing from destinations such as an African Serengeti safari, Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal in India.


What Is it?
The Cisco Borderless Challenge is an online competition that tests your knowledge of Cisco Borderless Networks and Data Center/Virtualization innovations. The Challenge will be available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.


The Cisco Borderless Challenge runs from October 5-8, 2010.


How do I enter the Challenge?
Register today for the October 5 Global Power of Participation online event. You will be automatically entered into the Challenge and sent your 3D glasses (supplies are limited). Register by September. 24, 2010 to receive your 3D glasses in a timely manner.


Registration for Europe will be available during the week of September 1, 2010.


How does the Challenge work?
After watching a short 3D movie, you will need to answer multiple choice questions about Cisco Borderless Networks and Data Center/Virtualization Architectures. You will also have an opportunity to suggest Cisco's next technology innovation.


Prepare for the challenge:

How do I win?
There will be two grand prize winners: 1 global winner and 1 from Europe.


The finalists are selected from those who answered the most questions correctly. A team of judges will select the grand prize winner based on the best idea for the next Cisco technology innovation.


What are the prizes?
The grand prize for the Cisco Borderless Challenge is a trip for two chosen from one of these exciting packages:

  • 8-day trip to the Grand Canyon, USA
  • 12-day trip to Kenya & Tanzania, where you can discover: Nairobi, Amboseli/Chyulu Hills , Lewa Downs , Sweetwaters, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
  • 6-day trip to Peru, where you can visit: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
  • 13-day trip to Brazil, where you can explore: Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Recife, Olinda, Porto de Galinhas, Salvador, and Praia do Forte
  • 12-day trip China, where you can visit Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lijiang, and Shanghai
  • 14-day trip to India, where you can see the wonders of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Nimaj, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Bombay
  • Borderless Devices - If travel is not an option, the winner can select a borderless device of equal or lesser value as an alternate prize.

In addition, 50 finalists globally, and 50 finalists in the selected European countries will be awarded HD FLIP cameras.


Are there any more details?
For complete official rules (including odds, limitations, additional description of prizes, and other terms), read the Terms and Conditions.


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. INTERNET ACCESS IS REQUIRED TO ENTER. You have not yet won. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.  This promotion is sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. and is open to individuals 18 or older at time of entry.  Event begins on or about 10 a.m. Pacific Time on October 5, 2010 and ends at 12 p.m. on October 8, 2010 Pacific Time.  Two (2) grand prize  trips  to a destination determined by sponsor (one (1) awarded to a participant from selected European countries,  and one (1) awarded to a participant outside such countries), approximate retail value (ARV) up to US$20,000 each, or borderless device of equal or lesser value, each as described further in the complete official rules. Additionally up to one hundred (100) second prize FLIP cameras (up to fifty (50) awarded to participants from selected European countries, and up to fifty (50) awarded to participants outside such countries), with up to approximate retail value (ARV) US$200 each. To enter and for complete official rules (including odds, limitations, additional description of prizes, and other terms), visit www.cisco.com/go/challenge.

Event At-A-Glance: The Power of Participation

  • What:
    -     Live, interactive, online event showcasing the latest Borderless Networks and Data Center/Virtualization solutions
    - Online 3D Borderless Challenge to test your networking knowledge
    - Chance to win a world trip
  • Who Should Attend: IT professionals, press and analysts
  • When and Where: See locations and times below