Cisco Cius

The Cisco Cius is a business-oriented, Android-based tablet computer from Cisco Systems.^[1] The device, which was touted as an "enterprise tablet", was described as a mobile collaboration device that is bundled with Cisco's collaboration and applications suite and was targeted at the mobile workforce.^[2] It was used together with a media dock that was sold separately.^[3]

A Cisco Cius

History

Cius was announced on June 29 at Cisco Live 2010.^[4] Upon launch, it was reported that the device was not directly competing in the tablet market since it is aimed at organizations particularly those large enterprises that employ scattered workforce.^[3] Additionally, the device was also marketed to companies that are developing Android-based app infrastructure as well as healthcare organizations due to its videoconferencing features.^[3] In a demonstration, for instance, Cius was used in a live videoconferencing transmission from a submarine in the Aegean Sea.^[5]

Cisco also collaborated with AT&T, which first sold the device, in an initiative to facilitate app development for Cius in partnership with third party developers.^[6] Verizon also offered the device to its customers.^[7]

The Cius discontinued on May 24, 2012, although it will still be offered on a limited basis.^[8][9]

Specifications

• Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor with 1 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC flash memory
• Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system^[10]
• 7” high-resolution touchscreen^[11]
• 720p HD video^[11]
• Front and rear cameras
• 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 4G data, and Bluetooth^[11]
• Micro SD slot, micro USB connector, HDMI connector, 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
• Removable battery^[11]

There will also be an optional HD media station that will support USB, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, and a handset option.^[12] Cius initially shipped with Android 2.2, an outdated system during its launch and was chosen due to the device's high security specifications.^[13]

See also

• BlackBerry PlayBook
• List of Android devices