Cisco partners with AT&T CMS on network switch manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 -- GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Cisco Systems, Inc., has selected
the AT&T Custom Manufacturing Services (AT&T CMS) unit here as its
manufacturing partner for the Catalyst 5000 Ethernet-to-ATM network switch
and follow-on products.

"The full-service, total manufacturing capabilities offered by AT&T CMS,
combined with their partnering-driven operating style, aligns well with
Cisco's strategy to utilize virtual manufacturing solutions," said Carl
Redfield, Cisco vice president of manufacturing. "We're excited at the
prospect of a Cisco/AT&T CMS relationship as we strive to shape the future
of global internetworking."

The Catalyst 5000 network switch product line provides a migration path to
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks via Ethernet and Fast Ethernet.
The switch includes virtual LAN support and a 155- Mbps ATM interface for
backbone networks. Catalyst 5000 is a key component for user migration to
ATM networks because it will work with Ethernet -- the most commonly used
network.

AT&T CMS will support the Catalyst 5000 program at its ISO 9002-certified
Little Rock, Arkansas, Custom Manufacturing Center. Additional programs
are slated for the AT&T CMS Greensboro, N.C., manufacturing facility.

"Our focus on total manufacturing solutions for complex communications
systems, combined with our legendary quality and resources proved a
compelling match for Cisco's needs" said Chris Grubby, AT&T CMS business
operations director. "Coupling Cisco's innovative products with AT&T CMS'
capabilities will further propel Cisco's leadership position."

AT&T has offered electronics manufacturing services since 1985, with AT&T
CMS becoming a separate AT&T business unit in 1993. Already among the
elite $100,000,000-plus revenue EMSI players, AT&T CMS specializes in
full-service, final-system build solutions for networked, wireless, and
multimedia communications products. Services offered cover all phases of
the product development life cycle -- from design support through turnkey
assembly to distribution and servicing of customers' products. AT&T CMS
operates manufacturing facilities in Greensboro, NC and Little Rock, Ark.

Cisco Systems, Inc., is the leading global supplier of enterprise networks,
including routers, LAN and ATM switches, dial-up access servers and
network management software. These products, integrated by the Cisco
IOS&#153;, Cisco Internetwork Operating System, link geographically
dispersed LANs, WANs, and IBM networks. Cisco is headquartered in San
Jose, Ca., and in the U.S. is traded under the NASDAQ symbol CSCO.

For more information on how AT&T CMS can help meet your manufacturing
needs, call Dave Brown at 910-279-4389.
 
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