It's been a very busy month for Cisco Systems Inc., which has recently launched a new application extension program for its ISR Routers, introduced new fixed configuration ISR routers and, crucially, unveiled its Nexus 5000 Series, a new lineup of

At its Partner Summit 2008 earlier this month, Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled its Application eXtension Platform (AXP), a lineup of Linux-based ISR modules designed to run third-party applications.