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]
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]
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 [12] Cius initially shipped with Android 2.2, an outdated system during its launch and was chosen due to the device's high security specifications.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]
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