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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/ACisco C9350 Series Smart Switches network architecture with a new generation of stackable fixed access switches that deliver security, scale, and flexibility purpose-built for an AI enterprise.N/A

    MethodCRM

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AMethod:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.

    $35

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    CRM Quick Start
    $35
    per month per user
    CRM Pro
    $59
    per month per user
    CRM Enterprise
    $97
    per month per user
    CRM Multi-Entity
    Custom Quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    No answer on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    82%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    15 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    Features
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Ethernet Switches
    Comparison of Ethernet Switches features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    7.9
    19 Ratings
    8% below category average
    MethodCRM
    -
    Ratings
    Management Interface7.719 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quality of Service (QoS)8.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Switch Scalability8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Switch Redundancy7.816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Aggregation (LACP)8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings1.81 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings8.920 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Task management00 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings3.417 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings6.418 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings9.212 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.117 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.319 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings7.415 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Score1 out of 10
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Ethernet Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (19 ratings)
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (19 ratings)
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco C9350 Series Smart SwitchesMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    If asked, I think I am likely to recommend Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches to a colleague because, in my experience, this Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches product Is well suited for mission critical enterprise network and software defined network
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method[:CRM] is well suited when you have a large company that needs to keep track of customers. It also connects with Quickbooks and that has really been nice for our organization. Our company is small so this really helps us stay on track and build our data base of customers.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Inter-VLAN routing
    • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) helper
    • radius authentication
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • The customization team is brilliant!
    • The various integrations, QBO & Gmail, help me keep track of all customer interactions.
    • The more organized I am, the more time I have to take care of my clients!
    • I have nothing but praise for the support team and the rest of the crew at Method.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • The Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches is expensive compared to other solutions that dont rely on the higher bandwidth capabilies
    • Requirement bandwidth of the 9350 may lead to degradation in throughput
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • It would be great if we could attach files to a lead or account in general and not just in an activity or opportunity.
    • All custom fields do not show up as options for a view when searching for leads or customers within certain parameters.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    The things Method does well - QuickBooks data integration and extreme customization - it does very, very well. If you are looking for a CRM product or any business process automation software that integrates with QuickBooks, you have to look at Method CRM
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    Usability
    Cisco
    I gave Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches this usability rating because, in my experience, Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches are an Awesome product for 2.5G Base-T industry adoption and flexibility for higher count ports.
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method has a great overall "usability". Once we started using the software; it did not take long before we were able to start editing our own web lead forms, email templates, etc. I think there is a learning curve however the learning curve is not bad. Anyone looking for a cloud CRM should start here
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    The Customer Support of this app is fantastic. If you ever have any questions they are there to answer you or fix whatever issue that you are having. The FAQ pages are also extremely helpful when you want to learn about the more in-depth qualities this program has to offer.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    Be available to learn! There is a huge learning curve to this program. You have to be willing to take it all in. Be available to the Method expert and be patient.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches brings he expected Cisco polish with better stacking and power features.
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    We chose Method:CRM for the QuickBooks integration. It was important for us to have integrations that allowed us to view payments, organize our contacts, and manage our sales force. There were some learning curves, however, such as creating activities, leads, customers and making sure our payments were being logged appropriately. I do wish that payments would be added to the calendar automatically so that the sales rep could view and make a phone call letting them know their invoice is due.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • The impact Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches have on our organization's overall business objectives is that they are very fast
    • Another impact Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switches have on our overall business objectives is that we are happy to purchase them
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • Method:CRM has probably saved me about 6-10 hours per week over the past few years.
    • It has likely saved our company several hundred hours in the last 10 years.
    • It has specifically saved us countless hours with better data management vs. having separate spreadsheets for keeping track of things.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    MethodCRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of a shared customer list.Screenshot of a customer profile.Screenshot of activity logging.Screenshot of a workflow visualization.Screenshot of the automated sales process.Screenshot of a testimonial.