Cisco donates IT resources worth US$7.72 mln to Sichuan schools

Published: 01 Apr 2009 17:59:30 PST

Apr. 2, 2009 (China Knowledge) - Cisco Systems, the world's largest supplier of networking equipment, donated US$7.72 million worth of IT equipment, software and related materials to over 50 colleges and universities in Sichuan Province, sources reported.

Cisco granted "Certified Network Associate" awards to the selected educational institutions, which will each receive a donation of US$150,000.

The money will be used to support the development of the IT industry in Sichuan and to promote the use of IT in the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of the province.

Last year, Cisco promised to allocate US$45 million to help the province rebuild after the earthquake.

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