Cisco IOS 12.0 breaks new ground with a rich set of features and services that allow everyone from first-time users to the most technically advanced enterprises and service providers to optimize their networks. It also introduces several technologies that enable enterprises and service providers to build out larger, more reliable and sophisticated networks. QoS is important because it enables organizations to continue to support their mission-critical applications while deploying new technologies. Although some organizations are already integrating voice on their data networks, most expect to implement packet voice in the future. Cisco IOS 12.0 provides these organizations with network-ready packet voice capabilities as soon as they're ready to migrate.
Scalability is always a priority for organizations of all sizes.
With new scalability features, Cisco IOS 12.0 helps networks continue to grow to support burgeoning business needs. Network security is important whether organizations are promoting e-commerce or expanding internationally. The security features built into Cisco IOS 12.0 facilitate Internet commerce and the deployment of virtual private networks worldwide. Cisco IOS Release 12.0 gives networks the flexibility they need to stay ahead of changing business needs. For a closer look at some highlights of Cisco IOS Release 12.0, be sure to read the stories on the pages that follow.