Boston, MA. September 19, 2007 –OnNetworking, the OnPodcast Network's newly introduced service, features video and audio conversations with the most influential networking professionals and best-selling authors in the networking technology space.

OnNetworking News Facts

• Video and audio format
• 6-20 minutes duration
• Completely FREE
• Each week leading experts from across all networking technologies discuss industry hot topics providing tangible learning to technical audience.

Topics addressed include: Network Architecture and Design, Cisco Technical Certifications, Administration, Support, Security, Defense-in-Depth and Incident Management, PacketCable Network, VoIP Performance Management and Optimization, and Product Manager for the 6500 Switches.

First 5 episodes include:

• Russ White, author of several leading Cisco Press titles, conducts two episodes on CCDE certification.
• Author Anthony Bruno, CCDA Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-863), Third Edition, focuses on the CCDA Exam Certification.
• Two episodes on LAN Switch Security What Hackers Know About Your Switches featuring Eric Vyncke, author of a new Cisco Press book by the same name.
• Sixteen new episodes are forthcoming.
• OnNetworking podcasts are available at Informit.com and iTunes.com.

Usable Quote
"The OnNetworking Podcast (www.onpodcastweekly.com) harnesses the power and flexibility of the digital medium to connect audiences directly to the most authoritative networking experts for a truly on-demand learning experience," said Eric Garulay, OnPodcast Network Digital Marketing Manager.

About the OnPodcast Network
OnPodcast Network (www.onpodcastweekly.com), comprised of weekly interviews with the most respected Information Technology professionals and best-selling authors in the industry, includes six channels representing Pearson Education's core technology publishing areas. OnSecurity
OnSoftware
OnMicrosoft
OnNetworking
OnOpenSource
OnTechLife (Forthcoming)
Users can subscribe to any or all podcasts via RSS feed.

About Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education (www.pearsoned.com) is the global leader in educational and professional publishing, providing scientifically research-based print and digital programs to help people of all ages learn at their own pace, in their own way. Professionals, leaders, academics, experts, and consultants draft the books and online resources that help develop today's and tomorrow's business leaders. Top technology companies who have chosen Pearson Education as their publishing partner include IBM, Symantec, Cisco, Adobe, and Macromedia. The company is home to such renowned publishing and information portal brands as Informit.com, Prentice Hall Professional, IBM Press, Addison-Wesley Professional, Peachpit Press, Cisco Press, Sams Publishing, and Que Publishing. Pearson Education is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the international media company. In addition to Pearson Education, Pearson's primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

About InformIT
InformIT (www.informit.com) is the online publishing arm of Pearson Technology Group, the world's largest provider of professional reference content on operating systems, networking, programming, certification, web development and design, information technology, and engineering. InformIToffers authoritative, accurate content written by the experts in the field from leading technology publishers, including Prentice Hall Professional (www.prenhallprofessional.com) , IBM Press (www.ibmpressbooks.com), Addison-Wesley Professional (www.awprofessional.com), Peachpit Press (www.peachpit.com), Cisco Press (www.ciscopress.com), Sams Publishing (www.samspublishing.com) and Que Publishing (www.quepublishing.com) - names technology professionals and home and office computing users trust.

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