Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced on January 27, 2010 the launch of the second I-Prize contest, an open global innovation competition in which entrepreneurs worldwide can collaborate and submit their proposals with the potential to be Cisco's next billion-dollar business idea. Following last year's competition, which drew nearly 2,500 entrants, this year innovative thinkers will have access to an expanded portfolio of Cisco® collaboration solutions to build on as they share their ideas with other participants around the world. The winning team will be eligible for $250,000 in prize money. CONTEST DETAILS * Idea submissions should fall into one of four categories: o The future of work: Use the power of the network to bring together customers, suppliers and associates to propose solutions that will change the way companies and organizations do business. o The connected life: Describe technological advancements that will dramatically improve living conditions and culture. This category will require people to envision a life of seamless connectivity. o New ways to learn: Create innovative solutions that will transform when, where and how people learn and educate. o The future of entertainment: Devise next-generation solutions that will change how people play.

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