Oakland Athletics and Cisco Systems to Host Press Conference


SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 13, 2006 --


Who:        Oakland Athletics and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

What:       The Oakland Athletics and Cisco will host a press conference
            for a special announcement.

Where:      Cisco's Executive Briefing Center
            300 Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA (Building 10)
            408-526-4000

When:       Tuesday, November 14, 2006
            11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PT
            Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for TV camera set-up

            Public can view the press conference live on
            FSN or via live webcast at www.oaklandathletics.com.
            A replay will be available following the event at
            www.oaklandathletics.com

Satellite:  The press conference is available via satellite from 1400-1600
            ET, or 1100-1300 PT on the following satellite coordinates:

               - Intelsat IA5 @ 97 degrees West
               - C-Band
               - Transponder 14C Analog
               - Downlink Frequency  3980MHz
               - Downlink Polarization  Horizontal
               - Audio Subcarriers  6.2/6.8

B-Roll:     B-roll and visual renderings of Cisco Field and ballpark
            village will be available via satellite at 12:45 PT or 10
            minutes after the conclusion of the press conference.

Other
Information:  Onsite filing room will be available for media -- box lunches
              will be provided.

              Parking is available at 300 Tasman Drive, San Jose
              (Building 10)

RSVP:       Online media pre-registration is recommended at:
            www.cisco.com/go/semreg/nov06media/
            Press credentials are required.
            Please arrive no later than 11:00AM for processing of
            credentials.
            This press event is not open to the general public.

Contact Information: Press Contacts: Jim Young Athletics 510-563-2380 Email Contact Abby Smith Cisco 408 525-8548 Email Contact