Chapter 2
Products and Services Offered by Cisco Networking Solutions
Networking
Cisco gives every company numerous choices for its networking needs. Some of these choices have been listed in the section below. Cisco designed the products mentioned below to meet the changing needs of companies and to improve data storage, access points, and servers that are used in the organization.
Any organization can be certain of the smooth flow of information and smooth business transactions if the network in the company is maintained well. There are numerous networking options that an organization can choose from. These options allow an organization now only to automate the network but also to decrease the cost of a Wide Area Network, thereby improving the business's ability to scale. These networking options also ensure that the network performs very well. These networks are built with enough detail that will help it to detect any imminent threat and protect the organization from any damages.
VPN Security Clients
A threat can occur through numerous attack vectors, and it is for this reason that every company must identify a way to secure active protection and connectivity for every endpoint in the network. On average, when others can detect threats in 100 days, Cisco can provide such details on threats in just 4.6 hours and process about 1.5 million malware per day.
Switching
It is important to find the right switch for your company. This is
because data is extremely critical for the company in today's world. It is essential to select the right switch to avoid threats faced by the company - now and also in the future. Companies can always use Cisco products to simplify and manage their requirements for IoT, cloud, data center, and mobility.
Routing
Cisco's routing product, another networking product, can only be used for LAN, WAN, and cloud. It includes integrated security, application optimization, automated provisioning, and advanced analytics that deliver a complete and proven solution to your organizational requirements. A company can now automate all of its processes using these routers. These routers also offer application and intelligent path selection, which needs minimal control through customization and programming. A high performing router will always streamline any networking operation, thereby reducing the cost, increasing the speed, and the deployment of the network more agile. Regardless of whether the business is large or small, the Cisco Networking solutions will offer a wide range of products and services that can fit any business model.
Wireless
In today's digital world, one can access any network through a wireless mode. It is imperative that every business has a wireless network since, without that, it is hard for a business to communicate with its customers. It is also hard for an employee to work. If a business does not have the right network, its data is privy to attackers. By using Cisco Wireless Enterprise Technology and Mobility products, you can be assured to get the state-of-the-art access points and top of the line WAN and LAN connections. Cisco offers some of the best products and services in this area, and these products are designed to provide high-end security and performance. The best part of it all is that these can fit any small and medium-sized enterprises to large-scale businesses.
Wireless Controllers
As the world is geared up to go wireless, Cisco developed the Wireless Controllers to provide networking options that are secure. These networking options also allow the network to be segmented, thereby decreasing the number of threats. They are easy to access and can be enabled even on the cloud. A wireless controller was designed by Cisco to provide faster insights, troubleshoot any problems quickly, and deliver a personalized business. These are also designed to have easy upgrading without any interruptions.
Conferencing
WebEx and other conferencing tools are open platforms that enable companies to integrate different features into their workflow. They can communicate with teams across the globe. These conferencing tools make it easier for companies to communicate, collaborate, and work together. You can communicate with someone in India or Australia in a matter of seconds, and these tools are encrypted. This will ensure that the work you share is safe. Cisco offers numerous such tools that allow companies to work seamlessly so they can share, create, and meet virtually.
Unified Communications
People from all over the world work together on a project, and they use different tools to collaborate. For example, they can use the web and video conferencing, IP telephones for Voice calling, mobility desktop sharing, voicemail, instant messaging, and more. Through the unified solutions offered by Cisco, a company can choose to integrate different tools to improve user experience. This will enable teams to work together effectively. The tools offer real-time communication methods to different companies anywhere in the world. Services like messaging, conferencing, and chat options are also included in these tools. Unified communications offer on-premise, partner-hosted solutions, or as a service, which is called UC SaaS from the cloud provider.
Advanced Malware Protection
There are multiple threats to a network, and hacking is one of the
most common threats. Through advanced malware protection, Cisco offers companies products that will enable them to block malware and protect their data. These tools also offer global threat intelligence that will protect the network from any breaches. Since most companies cannot prevent threats alone, Cisco removes threats to the network and system by analyzing every file, quickly detecting any threats, containing and removing those threats from the system.
Web Security
There are many threats that hide in plain sight, even on legitimate websites. These threats come up in the form of advertisements or links. The clients and employees may threaten their data if they click on any of these links or advertisements. This will lead to some issues with data integrity. WSA Web Security Appliances, powered by Cisco Talos, protect you by automatically blocking risky sites.
Access Points
The need for security has increased since the growth of mobility and IoT devices. The Cisco Catalyst 910 access point exceeds the new W1-Fi 6 wireless standards and provides radio frequency excellence to high–density environments. These access points help to increase the productivity of employees since it allows data to be transmitted at high speed. This efficient data transmission will help businesses upgrade to new technologies in no time.
Business Collaborations (Collaboration Endpoints)
Cisco is the pioneer in networking and routing technology, and this enables the company to connect different businesses across the globe using this technology. Over time, Cisco has worked on developing numerous solutions that can enable teams from across the globe to work together towards a common goal. These tools enable employees to communicate with each other with less effort. These products include Cisco WebEx Board, Cisco Headset 500 Series, and Cisco WebEx Room Series. Choose the product that suits your company's needs, and you are good to go.
Interfaces and Modules
Cisco uses numerous modules and interfaces to deploy advanced networking capabilities. These help every business deliver a new service, which will lower the cost to the company.
Networking Management
Cisco uses leading products and services to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency in businesses. Its products and services also manage the network of the enterprise. These products and services have been designed to fit an organization of any size and also provide access to numerous digital systems and processes. Through these products and services, Cisco provides opportunities to automate policy-based application profiles, which allow the IT team to respond quickly to new business opportunities.
Security
Since the world is data-driven, the safety of the consumer's data is of utmost priority. Cisco offers numerous solutions that have changed the face of data protection. Every company faces a major threat because of hacking and lack of cybersecurity. Hackers have become smarter and dangerous over the years. With Cisco's integrated portfolio and industry threat intelligence, you get the scope, scale, and capability to keep up with the complexity of every kind of threat.
Advanced Email Security Protection
Most hackers rely on emails to hack a system. They send spam emails through which they can spread malware and other threats. Every business should maintain the right security solutions. This is the only way they can prevent any threats. Companies can use Cisco's email security to defend systems from compromising business emails, ransomware, and phishing. This product also enables companies to update their security every five minutes using Cisco Talos. This tool protects the system from any malware attachments or any malicious links that hackers send via emails. It is
always essential that a business secures the data in the emails that are sent from one system to another, either within or outside the organization. Cisco's email security ensures that there is no loss of data and encrypts all the information in emails. This helps to safeguard sensitive information.
Outdoor and Industrial Access
An outdoor and industrial access product will allow you not only to access data anywhere but also access WiFi outdoors. It also helps people stay connected in numerous locations, which makes it easy for companies to continue their operations with ease. Since these access points are resistant to both extreme cold and heat, it makes it easier for businesses to transmit data through these access points.
Customer Collaborations
A consumer can acquire almost anything in today's digital world. With this comes the need for an organization to respond to all its customers' queries and issues and also provide them with a few personalized services. The mantra 'one size fits all' does not hold up in today's world, and it is for this reason that there are no contact centers any longer. Organizations now try to provide their customers with the right care, and this is no longer an exception but a rule. Cisco has developed products such as Cisco Packaged Contact Center Enterprise and Cisco Unified Contact Express to enable ease of service.
Product by Company Type
There are numerous medium-sized companies and new businesses that have been set up in the US in the recent past. One of the aims of Cisco is to empower these firms to do better in the market. This goes to show that the concept of 'one estimate doesn't fit all' works perfectly for Cisco. It is for this reason that Cisco has produced some items as per the wants of the organization, hence allowing organizations to work on personalizing their operations and help them stand out when compared to the other companies.
Services
Apart from the numerous products listed above, Cisco also provides companies, big or small, with the services necessary to install necessary hardware and software and also to train their employees to maintain that installed software. Cisco also works as an advisor and helps organizations and companies implement some IT solutions in their firm. It also helps a company optimize the performance of the company that improves both efficiency and productivity. Cisco also works on managing the assets of the company. It also takes care of the cloud services. Cisco also sends professionals to train employees to learn more about the digital shift in the market and also provides the necessary assistance that will help in the growth of the company.