7/11/2001 -- Cisco announced recently via its Web site that it's revising its Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) "recognition" program. As part of that revision, the company will no longer send CCIEs a plaque when they achieve the title.

"The CCIE program has traditionally rewarded those who have achieved their certification with a plaque that symbolized their achievement," the Web site states. "That tradition has been temporarily placed on hold as we revise and update that program. We hope to be able to introduce the details of our new recognition program by September."

Cisco makes no mention of why the company is discontinuing the plaques, nor what it might replace them with.

The CCIE is the highest level of certification Cisco offers. Candidates must pass a written exam, as well as a two-day, hands-on lab exam in order to achieve the title.

For more on the CCIE program, visit the Cisco Web site (click here). -B.N