Cisco is increasing its small business focus with the launch of a new suite of products and certification for resellers going after small business customers.

Select Certification is an entry point for Cisco resellers. After training and exams, resellers also get access to Easy Lease, Cisco's leasing programme, to provide small businesses with financing.

The bundle for small and medium businesses is called Smart Business Communications System and includes Cisco's Unified Communications 500 Series, Catalyst Express, Mobility Express Solution, Configuration Express and Monitor Director and Manager.

The products will be available worldwide from June 2007, prices start at $699 per seat in the US. ®

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