While there are significant efforts underway to provide Internet lifestyle solutions, the home technology market continues to be a highly fragmented industry with several companies working independently of another. The Alliance will fuel the market by promoting industry collaboration and assisting in the development of the entire ecosystem, from device manufacturers to retailers. Earlier this year, Cisco made the initial call to Sears and out of the call, Internet Home Alliance was established. Cisco and Sears recruited other members of the home technology ecosystem, thus making up this initial group of 14 leading high-technology consumer companies. Cisco is a founding member of the Alliance, member of the Board of Directors and actively participates in all Alliance subcommittees.
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Cisco hardware, software and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions so that individuals, companies and countries have seamless access to information - regardless of differences in time and place. In 1998, Cisco officially launched their consumer line of business committing themselves to delivering the power of the Internet to consumers. In July of 2000, Cisco reconfirmed their commitment to consumers by opening the doors to their Internet home where they demonstrated the Internet lifestyle. Yes, and will remain so. Inc. All rights reserved.