Do not let the sari fool you! Paullyn Sidhu is a charismatic Malaysian Punjabi poet, writer and ‘Cikgu’ (guru) who dares to be different! Sky-diving, white-water rafting, traveling solo, weathering storms, smiling warmly, listening objectively, soothing troubled souls and giving free motivational talks in hundreds of educational institutions all over the world – she’s done it all! A past recipient of seven Science Education Awards from the Malaysia Toray Science Foundation and an Inner Beauty Award from Shiseido, this iconic game-changer and innovative mentor is still saying – “Believe, then achieve!” Propelled by her love for writing, she also wrote for 18 years as a freelance education columnist for two major newspapers in Malaysia - The Star and Daily Express. The Proffered Lotus is her first book of poems and prose. Let her inspire you to be like the sacred lotus, to rise above the mud, and bloom! Allow her illuminating words to take you on an uplifting journey to discover the mental strength and emotional fortitude you need to withstand adversity, to practise acceptance and to find serenity. Paullyn Sidhu lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Annotation A comprehensive guide to understanding how to design, install and manage a unified communications solution Gain a thorough understanding of the Cisco? Unity systems with guidance from three of its chief architects Master the application of Unity features to solve legacy and convergence problems Select from comprehensive solutions for Unity to effectively manage your Cisco Unity installations As an integral part of the Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data) environment, Cisco Unity complements the full range of Cisco IP-based voice solutions including Cisco CallManager, Cisco IP Contact Center, and Cisco Personal Assistant. Cisco Unity is designed for large or small enterprises and offers enhanced security, reliability, and serviceability along with support for Microsoft Windows 2000, Advanced Server SP2, and Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server. Cisco Unity Deployment and Solutions Guide presents real world deployment examples and shows how to plan, install, and manage a Cisco unified communications solution. Part I focuses on understanding Unity architecture and the different technologies it uses. It also provides a comprehensive list of features and explains how they are used. Part II focuses on deployment issues and explains the steps necessary to deploy a Unity messaging system in a small or large organization. It includes a considerable number of real world examples and case studies for each installation type. Part III answers a large number of solutions oriented questions asked by customers on a regular basis, but where no documented information is presently available. Finally, part IV explains everything a Unity Administrator needs to know in order to manage the system and it's users. Todd Stone is a Unity Customer Solutions Architect for Cisco Systems. Jeff Lindborg is the architect and technical lead for the Applications Team for Cisco Unity. Steve Olivier is the Unity expert on switch integration. Author residences: Seattle, WA.

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