Cisco Press Launches First Series of Networking Apps

Free Sample Download from the iPhone App Store

INDIANAPOLIS, Apr 27, 2010 — Cisco Press announced today the launch of its first iPhone/iPad networking technology Apps, for IT professionals interested in general networking, networking security, or IP Video.

The new Apps complement the suite of Cisco Press learning materials that are readily available in print, electronic, video, and simulation formats. The Cisco Press Apps join the growing list of topical Apps from Pearson including in the areas of IT certification, programming, operating systems/server, web development, software engineering, home/office, and marketing. For details on specific Apps, visit www.informit.com/iphoneapps.

News Facts

– Download Apps for free, check-out featured chapters, and use the convenient “in-app purchase” feature to purchase the remaining chapters.

– Apps include all the standard features you expect in a reader such as easy navigation, search, and hyperlinking. iPhone/iPad Reader Apps also allow you to highlight and email code snippets using Code View.

– Apps run on the new Apple iPad, iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R) models.

– New Cert Flash Cards Apps are now available for those networking professionals interested in pursuing Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE.

– For a list of available networking and Cisco certification iPhone apps, visit the iPhone App Store and search by Pearson Education or visit ciscopress.com/iphoneapps.

Available Now

The Business Case for Network Security: Advocacy, Governance, and ROI App

The Business Case for Network Security: Advocacy, Governance, and ROI addresses the needs of networking professionals and business executives who seek to assess their organization’s risks and objectively quantify both costs and cost savings related to network security technology investments.

Computer Networking First-Step App

This App explains the basics of computer networking in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. Computer Networking First-Step takes users on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up network and Internet traffic.

Coming Soon

Network Security First-Step App

The Power of IP Video: Unleashing Productivity with Visual Networking

Useable Quotes

“The iPhone/iPad Reader Apps offer technology professionals access to the content they need to solve problems and advance their careers on one of the most popular mobile devices and the paradigm-shifting iPad device,” said Brett Bartow, Executive Editor, Cisco Press. “Having Cisco Press content on these portable devices gives users the flexibility to learn anywhere and at any time. It also allows users to benefit from features only digital platforms can offer, such as easier search, navigation, hyperlinking, and the unique code view feature only available from Pearson.”

“Pearson is excited to add the iPhone/iPad Reader App to our growing suite of learning products,” said Mark L. Taub, Editor-in-Chief at Pearson Education. “Over the years, Pearson has been a leader in digital publishing. We have expanded our catalog beyond print books to include eBooks in multiple formats, robust web offerings, software simulation, video training, and now mobile applications for the iPhone-and soon other mobile platforms.”

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About Cisco Press

Cisco Press, a partnership between Cisco Systems(R) and Pearson, is the official publisher of Cisco(R) networking technology and Cisco certification self-study materials for networking students and professionals. With products designed to help users prepare for Cisco certifications and master the implementation and support of a diverse range of networking technologies, Cisco Press provides a variety of products to suit individual learning styles. Cisco Press resources are the only print companions reviewed and approved by Cisco Systems for use in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco Press products can be purchased at your favorite local bookstore, computer/electronic store, online bookseller, or at www.ciscopress.com. Pearson is also co-founder, with O’Reilly Media Inc., of Safari Books Online, the premier on-demand content library providing thousands of expert reference materials through a single point of contact, including expert technology, creative and design, industry and management resources in video, audio and written formats.

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