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How Cisco is Implementing an IP Phone Refresh Program

IP telephony has been deployed for over 12 years now within Cisco.  We are constantly in an ongoing process to refresh our older phones with next generation devices.  It’s not easy – it’s a little like painting the Golden Gate Bridge:  you’re never finished.

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Of Shredders and Servers

July 20, 2011 at 10:00 am PST

How long do you expect your electronic gadgets to work for you?  Not necessarily how long will devices last before simply breaking, but for what length of time will they usefully perform the functions that you obtained them for?

With technological advances coming faster and faster nowadays -- and older systems therefore becoming obsolete quicker and quicker - plus a growing number of devices that have to keep pace with other online systems in order to remain useful, the useful lifespan of our gadgets seems to be shrinking.

A glance around my home office provides a snapshot of how long much of my electronic paraphernalia has been in operation Read More »

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