astro posted on July 19, 2010 08:31
Designed for business users and collaboration, as opposed to consumers, Cisco's Cius goes toe-to-toe with Apple iPad tablet and may come out on top. Here's why:
Cisco has Consumer Ambitions
With the acquisition of Pure Digital last year, Cisco said that it intends to leverage their consumer-friendly Flip Video team, bringing consumers more into their mix.
Open Development
Cius has a more welcoming stance on open development policies thanks to Google, Android.
Cisco's Channel Support Apple has well-known a history of channel conflict and ambivalence toward partners. SMB folks, who have entry into a range of verticals and business sizes, are already using Cisco and enjoying their support.
High Quality Camera
Cius offers a front-facing camera that turns it into a portable video conferencing client for professionals and others on the go. Plus, a second outward-facing, five-megapixel camera is capable capturing both still images and video. Apple’s iPad: No camera.
Integration With Cisco Borderless Network Ecosystem
For businesses that want mobile devices to work without complication, the Cius fits into Cisco's Network architecture for collaboration, communication.
More Security Aware
Cisco has robust security in place than Apple. Businesses may simply feel more comfortable with Cius as a result.
Cisco's Channel Insider daily digest details more reasons than these. Read on!