Cisco is releasing its Integrated services router which allows third party applications to be run on them. It is said that these routers will be running linux and will allow any developer to build applications using C, Python, Perl or Java. They are providing API’s which can be used by the developers.

Key Features

• Supported by Cisco 1841, 2800 Series, and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers
• Linux-based integration environment with downloadable SDK
• Extensible Cisco CLI with Cisco IOS APIs
• Multiple applications support with the ability to segment and guarantee CPU, memory, and disk resources
• Certified libraries to implement C, Python, Perl, and Java applications

Value Proposition: The Network as a Platform

• Allows development partners to fully use the Cisco installed base and channel vehicles
• Creates new roads to revenues and higher margins for Cisco development partners and channel partners
• Increases customer satisfaction and loyalty by moving from a product-centric to a solution-centric approach
• Continues to lower total cost of ownership

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