2. Step up your competitiveness Focus on innovative solutions Look at growth; not on short term lossesUnderstand the underlying dynamics of the marketplace….. See the recession as a learning opportunity Business challenges during a downturn…

3. Reduce the cost of Business Operations Build Core Competencies Technology helps; Create & Sustain Differentiation STEP1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Technology can help companies weather the downturn… Many businesses today see technology as a core component of their products and services

4. Challenging Change. Driving Growth Leverage the network as a platform and use it to deliver innovation in services  We capitalize on important market transitions and in turn help our customers do the same  We are both a technology and a business partner to thousands of companies across the globe  Through integrated intelligent network, we enable our customers to drive productivity, innovation, and growth

5. 19972000 20062008 Collaboration/ Web 2.0 Network as Platform Network of Networks All in One: Data/Voice/Video Market Transitions Our strategy is guided by the market transitions that affect our customers

6. 3–5 Year Goals FY ’09 Initiatives Intelligent Information Network Business Architecture Technology Architecture The Network as the Platform…

7. Technology Overview - Middle East  Economy moving rapidly, fostering effective technology usage  Middle East making great strides in terms of Information & Communication Technology  Governments play a great role in encouraging technology Technology adoption is about having the key stakeholders – individuals, business and governments working in tandem

8. Cisco. Focus Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia, a leading adopter of Cisco Technology  An investment initiative of SAR 1 billion which reinforces the commitment  Saudi Arabia NetVersity – a Cisco Networking academy program in partnership with public education organizations to impart technical training to Saudi youth Cisco. Committed to making Saudi Arabia a ‘Connected Kingdom’

9. Bring in a new level of commitment The world of Alliances Truly leverage the power of partnership to make a difference The Cisco Wipro Alliance is poised to bring unique value to businesses Wipro Technologies; a global services provider delivering technology-driven business solutions with over 900 customers; 95000+ employees globally Partnering with leading technology players to deliver enhanced customer value

10. The Cisco- Wipro Alliance; Advantage Customer Deliver path breaking innovations by leveraging the Power of Partnership 1.Integrated Technology & Services 2.Glocal expertise at competitive costs 3.Innovative business models

11. Five Ways to Thrive Unlock Employee Potential Save – to - Invest Distance yourself from your Competitors Drive the Customer Intimacy Transition to a borderless Enterprise

12. Summary 1.To stay competitive, it is critical to innovate on a continual basis, during good times as well as times of dramatic change 2.Combination of technology and new business processes creates a quantum shift in delivering value to your customers 3.CIO role evolving to become the strategic ‘glue’ between a company’s business strategy & the enabling technology architecture Become Part of the Business Transformation

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