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Cisco phone inadvertently featured onboard Air Force One

By Brad Reese on Mon, 04/13/09 - 2:20am.

Air Force One

Cisco Phone Onboard Air Force OneCisco has never been shy about promoting its highly polished image, so it was quite refreshing to see The New York Times inadvertently promote Cisco's image by publishing two photos of a Cisco phone onboard Air Force One, according to the Times:

"The White House always travels with the president. When President Obama flew to Columbus, Ohio, on Friday morning -- a visit typical of the trips he has taken during the opening weeks of his administration -- the essential pieces of the West Wing follow."

The Times caption on the photo above:

"White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Mr. Axelrod in the conference room on Air Force One. Mr. Gibbs scanned the morning papers and later met with the traveling press corps."

Times caption on the photo below:

"Connecting with the rest of the administration. Editors' note: The numbers on the telephone were obscured to conform with White House security regulations."

Cisco Phone Onboard Air Force One

Interestingly, a GlobalSecurity.org report had this to say about Air Force One:

On board Air Force One following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, President Bush was unable to hold a videoconference in flight, adequately monitor news coverage, or receive necessary data from key people on the ground. The President couldn't even watch CNN. Once Bush arrived at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, StratCom's more advanced equipment put the President in better communication. After September 11, money was immediately allocated to upgrade four Presidential planes at a total cost of less than $50 million.

No doubt Cisco has got President Obama and Air Force One up-to-date on its communications technology!


What's your opinion, do you think that the Times inadvertently promoted Cisco's phone? Or do you believe Cisco is getting slicker at product placement?

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Maybe they can use the WAAS?

0

Maybe they can waste some more money and use the Cisco WAAS to speed up communications.

It was there before Obama

0

I saw Cisco phones on Air Force One on a documentary on the history channel with George W. Bush. It also showed the video teleconferences.

So what?

0

Shock as someone uses Cisco product. Full story at 10.

There's some pretty slick product placement by Boeing, too, don't you think?

Someone?

0

Gee,

How long has the President of the United States been just a someone?

Sincerely,

Brad Reese
BradReese.Com Cisco Refurbished

Just like Wal-Mart and Target

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I have seen Cisco phones in use at both Wal-Mart and Target in Columbus, Ohio so why not AF1?

Hope Obama has Smartnet on

0

Hope Obama has Smartnet on that bad boy...also, looks like an end of life model. Might wanna upgrade.

Dumb article. I want my two minutes of life back.

Sincerely,
John McCain

After picking Sarah Palin as your running mate

0

Sorry John,

Thought you had learned after picking Sarah Palin as your running mate, that there are no refunds!

Furthermore, sometimes Cisco Repair is actually more appropriate than SMARTnet, especially for Cisco End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Products.

Sincerely,

Brad Reese
BradReese.Com Cisco Refurbished

Way to plug your business

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Way to plug your business Brad...but I am a Maverick. Mavericks don't just do what others say we should do....we go out on a limb, take a chance, take charge, take control, take the reigns, steer the ship, run the race, cut through red tape, nail hides to walls, and wear only boots to bed (and maybe a little Vaseline or lip gloss).

Just because I can't straighten my arms doesn't mean I won't shake a finger at you in disgust. So back off Cisco the Kid!

Warm Regards,
John McCain

Excellent point John

0

I am definitely not a maverick.

Heck, I only repair end-of-sale and end-of-life Cisco Equipment, so how could I be?

So what I have learned in my 53 years of life on this earth?

People who say they are reformers, are not!

And people who say they are mavericks, are not!

Sincerely,

Brad Reese
BradReese.Com Cisco Refurbished

Ha!

0

I've got you beat by at least 19 years on this earth...and several more on another planet. But that's not important right now.

And what I've learned in my 72 years here is that Mavericks are unique....just like everyone else.

HUH?

Right.

-Johnny Mac

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