“Network infrastructure is directly tied to the ability to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace, today and in the future.”Data communications technologies are evolving and expanding at an unparalleled rate. The growth in demand for Internet access and intranet services continues to fuel rapid technical adaptation by both implementers and developers. Unfortunately,. | Cisco IT@Work Data Center Infrastructure Phan Thanh Son Technical & Technology Director Cisco Systems Vietnam Ltd. Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Agenda • Cisco IT@Work, Internet Business Solutions and Results • Cisco’s Data Center Best Practice • Q&A Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Cisco IT@Work, Internet Business Solutions and Results Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 “Network infrastructure is directly tied to the ability to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace, today and in the future.” David Passmore, Burton Group Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 There's no higher-profile embodiment of Cisco's architecture-to-business-solutions message than Cisco itself. The company is a rabid consumer and integrator of its own wireless, IP telephony, switching, routing, and security dog food. Network Computing: Cisco: On Its Feet and On the Prowl October 28th, 2004 Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 5 Using Advanced Technology to Enhance Business IP COMMUNICATIONS VIRTUAL & CISCO UNITY • Core routing and switching VOICE CAMPUS MESSAGING • Advanced technologies Content networking SECURITY IP communications Cisco Unity Voice Messaging CONTENT WIRELESS NETWORKS LAN Security Wireless LAN NETWORKED HOME / ACCESS Networked home/access Storage networking STORAGE NETWORKING • Virtual campus CORE ROUTING AND SWITCHING Session Number Presentation_ID © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 How Big is Cisco? Technology and People • 300 locations in 90 countries • 400 buildings • 50 data centers and server rooms • 1000+ labs world wide (500+ in San Jose) • 35,000 Employees • 18,000 Contractors • 20,000 Channel Partners • 110+ Application Service Providers Over 125,000 people around the world in the extended • 210+ Business and Support
