This document provides an overview of a Cisco Catalyst switching seminar held in January 2006. It discusses key features of Cisco Catalyst switches including quality of service, security, high availability, and centralized management. It also covers Cisco Catalyst Express 500 series switches designed for small and medium businesses. The seminar compares the Catalyst Express 500 series to traditional Catalyst switches, highlighting their intelligence, simplicity, security and cost effectiveness for strategic business needs.