Cisco Executive Panel Discussion Will Explore Methods of Driving Innovation in Global Retailing

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - January 14, 2008) - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

Who:        Nikki Baird, Managing Partner, Retail Systems Research
            Dick Cantwell, VP and Global Lead, Retail/CPG Practice, Cisco
             Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG)
            Robert Fort, CIO, Virgin Entertainment Group
            Philip Schoonover, Chairman, President and CEO, Circuit City

What:       Executive panel discussion: Hear from leading retail
            executives, who will discuss the cultural, merchandising and
            operational keys to increasing innovation in global retailing
            organizations.

When:       Monday, January 14, 2008, 4:45 p.m.

Where:      3D08, EXPO Hall
            National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention & Expo
            Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City

How:        To RSVP for the executive panel discussion, please call Alicia
            Swanson, (408) 836-7170, alswanso@cisco.com

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