Item: Cisco Catalyst Switches
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco Catalyst Switches are used in our Wi-Fi networks, collaboration and campus networks and even our data center network, it addresses genrally support for modern learning environment.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Less latency
Good retention
Best performance

Cons

Suggesting trainings
Getting familiarized with the new products
Expanding the solutions to work with other solution brands

Return on Investment

Best performance
Best resilient
Optimizing traffic
Some of some impacts is not being adapted with all sort of other solutions

Cisco Products Used for Hybrid Work

Webex Meetings
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco Meraki MX
Cisco Catalyst Switches

Organizational Challenges Faced

ensuring secure remote access for students and staff, managing a highly distributed network, and maintaining seamless collaboration across campuses and remote locations. The increased demand for online learning, cloud applications, and research connectivity also put pressure on network performance, while cybersecurity threats became a growing concern.

Impact on Organizational Challenges

Cisco’s hybrid work solutions have significantly improved campus' ability to support secure, flexible, and efficient remote and on-campus operations. AnyConnect, Umbrella, and Duo ensured secure remote access, while Meraki and SD-WAN simplified network management across distributed locations. Webex enhanced virtual learning and collaboration, enabling seamless interactions between students, faculty, and researchers. ThousandEyes helped monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring a reliable experience for all users. With SecureX and MFA, cybersecurity risks were minimized, and DNA Center automated IT operations, reducing complexity. These solutions have enabled us to create a secure, scalable, and high-performance hybrid environment, supporting innovation and academic excellence

Hybrid Work Experience

Adopting a hybrid work model with Cisco’s solutions has brought both efficiency and flexibility to students, faculty, and staff. Remote access became seamless and secure with Cisco AnyConnect, Umbrella, and Duo, allowing researchers and educators to work from anywhere without compromising security. Webex transformed virtual learning and collaboration, making online lectures and meetings engaging and interactive. IT teams benefited from Meraki and SD-WAN, which simplified network management, while ThousandEyes helped ensure smooth performance across platforms. Employees and students appreciated the reliable connectivity, reduced technical issues, and enhanced cybersecurity, creating a more productive and secure hybrid environment for learning and work.

Alternatives Considered

Dell Avamar and Nutanix Database Services

Our selection for Cisco Catalyst Switches is better performing on campus network and datacenter network also.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Catalyst Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools, LogPoint, ACG CRM

Likelihood to Recommend

Cisco Catalyst Switches are well suited in campus networks and Wi-Fi and collaboration infratructure.

Using Cisco Catalyst Switches

Users and Roles

2000 - Education

Support Headcount Required

50 - Network engineers, security engineers, collaboration engineers, cybersecurity engineers, system engineers, production engineers

Innovative Uses

Smart Campus Infrastructure
AI-Driven Network Optimization
Cybersecurity & Network Segmentation

Future Planned Uses

AI-Driven Network Automation & Self-Healing Networks
Expansion of Smart Campus & IoT Integration
Advanced Cybersecurity & Threat Detection
Enhanced Hybrid Learning & Remote Lab Access

Likelihood to Renew

Cisco Catalyst Switches have earned a 10/10 rating due to their exceptional performance, reliability, and innovation in supporting the university’s growing digital ecosystem.