Cisco Introduces Valet Home Wireless Products
Cisco is pairing its wireless technology leadership with Flip Video's simplicity-in-design approach to launch ValetTM -- a breakthrough new product line that makes home wireless simple and accessible for everyone. Valet is designed to transform how families use the Internet in their homes so they can enjoy the freedom of wireless access without the traditional frustration and complexity of setting up a home network.
"Valet is home wireless made easy," said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Consumer Products. "With complementary backgrounds and expertise, our Cisco and Flip teams have combined forces to ... Posted on 1st April 2010
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The answer, according to Cisco Systems, is something that's always there: the network.
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"This ... 
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