culture
Router Man
1999
This marketing motif, internally known as “Router Man”, was ubiquitous in the late 1990’s.
This marketing motif, internally known as “Router Man”, was ubiquitous in the late 1990’s.
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Router Man
Category: 1999
culture
NetAid
1999
Cisco harnesses the power of the Internet to raise funds to fight global poverty. Live-streamed online, a diverse group of musicians including David Bowie, Bono, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Sting perform at three different locations. With 2.4 million hits from 80 different countries, NetAid raised $830,000, the largest online fundraiser at the time.
Cisco harnesses the power of the Internet to raise funds to fight global poverty. Live-streamed online, a diverse group of musicians including David Bowie, Bono, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Sting perform at three different locations. With 2.4 million hits from 80 different countries, NetAid raised $830,000, the largest online fundraiser at the time.
Internet Event
Y2K
1999
The Year 2000 problem, known as Y2K, is a bug in calendar data storage where years are represented by the last two digits instead of the full four. Diligent work by many companies limited the impact, but the anticipation of the bug led to a cultural tone of uncertainty and careful preparation.
The Year 2000 problem, known as Y2K, is a bug in calendar data storage where years are represented by the last two digits instead of the full four. Diligent work by many companies limited the impact, but the anticipation of the bug led to a cultural tone of uncertainty and careful preparation.
Internet Event
WiFi
1999
In 1999, the growing IEEE 802.11b short-range radio networking standard is rebranded “Wi-Fi” by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This is the same year Apple releases its AirPort Wi-Fi router and builds Wi-Fi connectivity into new Macs. These and other consumer products help popularize cable-free connections at work, in cafes, and at home.
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Cerent acqusition
innovation
Cerent acqusition
1999
With the acquisition of Cerent and Monterey Networks, Cisco enters the optical transport market providing a complete infrastructure solution to internet service provider customers.
With the acquisition of Cerent and Monterey Networks, Cisco enters the optical transport market providing a complete infrastructure solution to internet service provider customers.
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Pioneer Award established
culture
Pioneer Award established
1999
The Pioneer Award recognizes the highest collaborative efforts of Cisco engineering teams spearheading the development of innovative products and core technologies. The inaugural award went to the team behind Voice over IP (VOIP).
