Cisco Press Announces Official Media Review Partnership

Event Plans Include Enter-To-Win Registration/Travel to Cisco Live 2012 and “Meet the Author Sessions”

Indianapolis, IN—July 11, 2011—Cisco Press, the official publisher of Cisco certification and networking technology materials, announced event plans today, including a 20 percent product discount at the conference bookstore, for Cisco Live 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees can also enter a Like Us on Facebook Sweepstakes for a chance to win free registration to Cisco Live 2012, $1000 for travel expenses and 3 print books of their choice (valued at more than $2500). Nine secondary winners will each win 3 print books of their choice from www.ciscopress.com. For official contest rules, visit www.facebook.com/CiscoPress.

News Facts

  • Cisco Live: July 10-14, 2011 • Las Vegas, NV.
  • Save 20 percent on Cisco Press products at the Cisco Store (booth #901).
  • Daily “Meet the Author” sessions will connect well known Cisco Press expert authors with attendees throughout the week. Author line-ups include: Andy Sholoman, David Jansen, Jazib Frahim, Kevin Wallace, Mark Grayson, Omar Santos, Ron Fuller, Tom Kunath, and more.
  • For a full listing of Cisco Press offerings at Cisco Live visit www.ciscopress.com/ciscolive.
  • Not at Cisco Live this year? Follow Cisco Press on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for the latest updates from the show: facebook.com/ciscopress, youtube/ciscopress, twitter.com/ciscopress – hashtag #CL11

New Releases Available at Cisco Live

Classic Best-Sellers Also Available

Useable Quotes

"Cisco Live is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, network, and exchange ideas," said Dan Powell, Marketing Manager, Cisco Press. "We are excited to be able to sponsor a trip to next year’s conference, and look forward to connecting with current and new Cisco Press customers at this year’s show."

About Cisco Press

Cisco Press, a partnership between Cisco Systems® (NASDAQ:CSCO) Pearson (NYSE:PSO), is the official publisher of Cisco® 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.

Press Contacts:

Jamie Adams, Senior Publicist
Pearson • 317-428-3012
jamie.adams@pearson.com / @jamieadams76

Emily Nave, Publicity Coordinator
Pearson Pearson • 317-428-3072
emily.nave@pearson.com / @emilynave12

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