CISCO
About Cisco and SPIDD AFRICA
Cisco helps seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the unconnected. Cisco’s fundamental business practice is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers' needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. As an award-winning backed by certified experts trained to support each architecture, SPIDD AFRICA's knowledge and experience can help you optimize your current and future IT investmentsContact SPIDD AFRICA
Enterprise Networking
High-tech networking made easy.
Today's enterprise networks are a convergence of voice, video and data communicated through public and private networks. SPIDD AFRICA's experienced team of Cisco Networking engineers can help you navigate complexities and explore features available in modern Enterprise Networks while reducing expenses and simplifying IT operations.
Software-Defined WAN
Software-Defined WAN with Cisco's Viptela Solutions allow companies to automate, optimize and control their public and private WAN network seamlessly while offering quality of service, security and intelligent path control.
Benefits of SD-WAN include:
- Transport independence; Utilize MPLS, broadband (cable, DSL, satellite), 4G or combinations thereof which can increase utilization and provide cost savings on a monthly recurring basis.
- Secure connectivity, regardless of connection type at branch sites using a Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network and FirePower technologies.
- Intelligent and dynamic path selection. Customized SLA for different types of traffic based on factors like; jitter, latency or even cost.
Cisco StackWise Virtual
The new Cisco StackWise Virtual extends the switch stacking function over the network ports and cables. It enables unified system virtualization by expanding highly proven and industry-leading Cisco StackWise technology for mission-critical enterprise networks. This solution offers new design potential to virtualize networking devices beyond a single rack unit space.
Benefits of StackWise Virtual include:
- Simple: Allows two physical switches to be treated as a single logical entity from a topology and operations perspective.
- Reliable: Unified control plane with Stateful Switchover (SSO) technology.
- Scalable: Fully distributed forwarding architecture increases the overall network bandwidth.
- Manageable Full integration with Cisco Prime Infrastructure management application.
Security in the Enterprise
Cisco Stealthwatch (Using Netflow)
- Real-time threat detection
- Incident response and forensics
- Network segmentation
- Network performance and capacity planning
- Regulatory compliance
Identity Services Engine
- Simplify access across wired, wireless, and VPN connections
- Dynamically-controlled access
Meraki
Take connectivity to a whole new level with centralized cloud-based management.
From switches and access points to firewalls and IP Cameras, Cisco Meraki products have everything your busy IT department needs to deploy and manage these products from a single, easy-to-use cloud-based dashboard from anywhere in the world and on any device.
SPIDD AFRICA's Cisco engineers specialize in the Meraki product line and will show you how a cloud-managed network can provide scalability, manageability and efficiency gains for your current and future business needs.
Security
Protect outside the box.
Users connect from many locations. They no longer need the VPN to get work done - they go directly to the cloud. This can leave a serious gap in an organization's security layer and businesses will need to protect the users wherever they access the internet, not just in the office.
Identify threats within your Office 365 Email
The Cisco Threat Analyzer for Office 365 is an assessment tool that quickly identifies security gaps within Office 365 email inboxes. It can find security vulnerabilities, and expose whether the threats are malware, malicious URLs, spam or graymail. The tool can also identify detailed information about potential malware, whether it has the potential to be a phishing attack, is a virus or spam that could be malicious.
The Cisco Threat Analyzer for Office 365 operates in scan mode only, it does not read emails, and simply identifies further areas that should be investigated and highlights how many infected inboxes have been found and the potential threats.
- Gain visibility into threats that may have gone undetected in your Office 365 inboxes
- Identify security vulnerabilities present in Office 365 mailboxes
- Determine whether malicious URLs, malware and spam are present in your Office 365 email
Bolster your defenses with Cisco Umbrella
Cisco Umbrella provides a solution that prevents emerging threats, and that proactively blocks requests to malicious destinations before a connection to the internet is even established.
Because Umbrella is a cloud security platform, it is the easiest way for businesses, of all sizes, to protect their users.
With Umbrella, you can stop phishing and malware infections earlier, identify already infected devices faster, and prevent data exfiltration. Umbrella provides an effective security platform that is open, automated, and simple to use.
Collaboration
No missed deadlines. No more excuses. Stay informed. Stay connected from start to finish.
Collaboration is more than a technical architecture, solution or product - it is the experience that integrates people, processes and technology. With Cisco Collaboration, your employees, customers and suppliers can work together through mobility, video and cloud anytime, anywhere, and on any device to resolve issues and make better decisions, including:
- Increasing productivity and lowering total cost of ownership
- Accelerating time-to-market and increasing revenue growth
- Improving customer satisfaction and generating new ideas
- Quickly responding to the changing needs of your business
- Breaking down barriers among organizations that use different content formats, tools and devices
Our Cisco-dedicated engineers have the knowledge and experience to:
- Provide training and demonstrations
- Design and build custom technical solutions for your business needs or problems
Data Center
A flexible data center tailored to your needs.
The data center has changed dramatically over the past decade. Today's applications live in the cloud, on-premises or in a mixture of both. So which is right for you? SPIDD AFRICA is here to help!
Our experienced team of Cisco data center engineers can create a holistic solution to fit your business needs by helping you respond more quickly to business demands, reduce capital expenditures and operating expenses, and simplify IT operations.
Cisco SmartNet Management
Simplify and streamline renewal management.
Our dedicated team of Cisco SmartNet renewal experts can help you streamline the renewal process, understand your options and recognize immediate and long-term cost savings. SPIDD AFRICA's SmartNet practice complements our Volume Program Management expertise, which gives you visibility into your upcoming renewals for the next three years.
SmartNet Management through SPIDD AFRICA
- Proactively Renew/Refresh
- Consolidate Contracts
- Co-term Agreements
- Identify End-of-Service Equipment
- Recognize Multi-Year Savings
- Understand Financing Options
- Reduce Downtime
- Simplify Support Costs