Cisco says technology will change telecommunications. By Heidi Coryell Staff Writer Area business representatives attending a technology seminar Thursday got a glimpse into the future of telecommunications. The briefing, sponsored by Cisco Systems and Network Data Services Inc., highlighted some of the latest advancements in integrated communications. About 40 people attended the seminar, which was held at Radisson Riverfront Hotel Augusta.
Cisco creates hardware and software systems that link computer networks.
Network Data Services is a network installation and design service company with offices in Evans. Cisco officials say modern telecommunications systems will allow users to listen to their e-mail over a cellular phone and route calls to a hotel room with the touch of a button. And, they say, telephony has the potential to save businesses money on telecommunication charges without retraining employees. The newly developed systems, which Cisco and NDS say will revolutionize the way people communicate, operate around an open distribution system. Many of those who attended gathered information, which they said would be presented to colleagues and administrators.