Networking and hardware major, Cisco is expanding its product portfolio to include new solutions designed specifically for the small enterprises. The new solutions will be offered as part of Cisco Small Business Series.

To compliment this focus, Cisco also launched a Web-based Small Business University providing partners information in form of tools and training materials required to develop successful small business practice.

Rick Moran, vice president, Small Business Solutions Marketing, Cisco said, “Cisco is focused on building reliable, affordable technologies that small businesses can easily use to connect their business to the world, help secure their business, and communicate more effectively. By categorizing the Cisco Small Business portfolio into connect, secure and communicate, we’re helping small businesses select the right technologies to meet their core business needs and even accelerate as the economy recovers.”

The Cisco 100 Series Switches will be available from $57 to $413 USD while the

Cisco ESW 500 Series Switch pricing starts at $550.

The Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliances pricing starts at US$659 and the Cisco ProtectLink Gateway is available for US$178.

The Cisco SBCS Release 2.0 price starts from US$155 per user.