Further, since 4G is an IP-based technology, back-end systems will be upgraded to IP-capable networks and this will provide opportunities for Cisco and other companies in the IP router and infrastructure business.

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To that end, it bears IP certification for dust- and water-proofing (up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter).

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By the end of the quarter, it will have put 400 of its employees on developing new IP, or almost one-third of its 1, 300 total employees.

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