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Updated 13th October 2025
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Vp, It
30B + USD, BankingFAVORABLE
“Long-Term Experience Highlights Reliability and Challenges With Cisco Licensing Model”
We have been working with Cisco for about 28 years at this point and it's been a great experience overall. Outside of Networking, we use Cisco DataCenter, Wireless and some Security. We have had a good experience working with our Cisco account team to provide support for each of these components. When we do need support (depending on the level of support we need), it is directed to Cisco for that level of maintenance - we have teams that front all of our level 1 and level 2 problems which has worked out very well for us. When we need to work on new projects, it is a very collaborative process - we have a staff internally that can build out the design, the components involved, then we'll work with Cisco Account teams to validate, then we will implement the solution internally.
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
500M - 1B USD, TelecommunicationCRITICAL
“Small Businesses Achieve Success with Low Maintenance Switches”
The switches work great for a small business! But consider the use case.
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Company Description
Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.
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Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
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- Vp, It10B+ USDBankingReview Source
Long-Term Experience Highlights Reliability and Challenges With Cisco Licensing Model
We have been working with Cisco for about 28 years at this point and it's been a great experience overall. Outside of Networking, we use Cisco DataCenter, Wireless and some Security. We have had a good experience working with our Cisco account team to provide support for each of these components. When we do need support (depending on the level of support we need), it is directed to Cisco for that level of maintenance - we have teams that front all of our level 1 and level 2 problems which has worked out very well for us. When we need to work on new projects, it is a very collaborative process - we have a staff internally that can build out the design, the components involved, then we'll work with Cisco Account teams to validate, then we will implement the solution internally. - It ManagerGov't/PS/EdGovernmentReview Source
Cisco is definitely the preferred device to use for Government professionals.
I have enjoyed using Cisco switches throughout my career and prefer them over other brands. - Network Engineer<50M USDInsurance (except health)Review Source
Tried and True Performance for a Quality Networking Solution
Leveraging Cisco Switches on our LAN gives us that tried and true performance throughout the network. Each implementation has gone seamlessly and if implemented correctly gives years of solid connectivity, reliability, and support. - Pre-vendas<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
Enhanced Stability and Reliability of Cisco Switches in Enterprise Environments
My overall experience has been primarily in enterprise environments. Cisco switches deliver high stability, software maturity, and a wide range of models, from SMB networks to campus and data centers. However, on the other hand, living in Brazil makes the costs of acquiring these products for a company quite high. - Director of IT1B-10B USDRetailReview Source
Durability Highlights Cisco Switches As Licensing Model Remains A Persistent Concern
We have been a Cisco shop for over 30 years, we have worked with other vendors throughout that time but primarily we work with Cisco. Overall we have had a good experience (otherwise we would not be a Cisco shop). Other than Networking, we also use Collab, Firewalls, Data Center (Nexus & UCS/Compute) and Security. We have a general partnership with our Account Team - I go to them and they come to me - I do look forward to them reaching out. We are in the process of reconfiguring/consolidating applications right now and know that we will need a lot more interactions with Cisco in the near future to ensure we can future proof our new business model.
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