Cisco is gearing up make what it believes is a major technology announcement early next week.

Specific details on what the announcement are unknown, but IT Brief understands will it be technology-based.

Rumour has it that Cisco is internally pitching the announcement as one that will change the internet and its impact on consumer, businesses and governments.

The announcement is expected to be made during a media and analyst webcast in the early hours of March 10th. Check back on Wednesday for the full announcement.

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