Cisco Catalyst Switches

Cisco Catalyst Switches are used in our organization to provide a high-performance, secure, and reliable network infrastructure. They support critical business operations by enabling seamless connectivity across offices, data centers, and remote locations. These switches help address key challenges such as network congestion, security threats, and scalability needs and desire.

Implement end user VPN by getting the AnyConnect to work properly with certificates and Azure entra id. This will provide a very flexible experience for end users as they have a single sign on which they can use across the entire company. This paried with Cisco ISE will provide a uniform experience when users are mobile and at the office

Cisco's hybrid work solutions, including AnyConnect, have significantly enhanced secure remote access for your organization. AnyConnect ensures employees can securely connect to corporate resources from anywhere while maintaining robust security through multi-factor authentication, endpoint compliance checks, and encrypted connections. This has helped address challenges such as secure remote access, workforce mobility, and IT management by providing a seamless and reliable user experience.

Using Cisco AnyConnect to support our hybrid work model has provided a secure and seamless remote access experience for employees. It has improved productivity by enabling reliable connectivity to corporate resources from anywhere while maintaining strong security protocols. Employees appreciate the flexibility of hybrid work without compromising data security, and IT teams have benefited from centralized management and visibility into network access.

We are very far in our process to implement work anywhere.

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We have templates which can easily be adapted to newer versions of Catalyst.

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If we had to do it again, we would place more emphasis on testing the switches in real-world scenarios before making a final decision. While we evaluated the features and specifications, hands-on testing would have provided deeper insights into performance, ease of integration, and how well the switches handle our specific network workloads. Additionally, we would involve cross-functional teams, including security and operations, earlier in the evaluation process to ensure that all potential requirements and use cases are thoroughly addressed. A more detailed cost-benefit analysis considering long-term support, scalability, and potential for future upgrades would also be prioritized.4o mini

We did not purchase premium support directly from Cisco as we are receiving comprehensive support through our vendor, Consica. This arrangement provides us with the necessary expertise and timely assistance, which aligns with our needs and budget. The support from Consica covers everything from troubleshooting to advanced configurations, ensuring smooth operations for our network.

Unfortunately, we have not experienced exceptional support from Cisco for this product. While the product itself performs well, we have encountered some challenges with support that have made it difficult to resolve issues in a timely manner. These challenges have led us to rely more on our vendor, Consica, for troubleshooting and solutions.