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Eric Sommers: 11.19.2024
Cisco’s Smart Licensing has sparked ongoing debate—impacting how businesses manage hardware, software, and licensing policies. As Cisco shifts gears,...
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Eric Sommers: 09.09.2024
Welcome back, everyone! This blog will quickly outline the differences between DNA Essentials and DNA Advantage to hopefully help you choose the best...
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Eric Sommers: 05.24.2024
Among the wide range of modular and fixed-configuration switches Cisco offers, Catalyst and Nexus switches are the most popular. The main difference...
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Dylan McKenna: 05.23.2024
For the 15-ish years I’ve been in the TPM (third party maintenance) space, one of the primary objections I’ve heard from potential new customers is,...
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In today's fast-paced technology landscape, businesses are often pressured to adopt the latest hardware. However, making informed purchasing...
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Eric Sommers: 11.20.2023
Whether you’re heading into hardware procurement to find the latest and greatest network devices or shopping for secondary market hardware, there are...
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Eric Sommers: 09.22.2023
There are three main reasons you may need to reset your Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switch password: either you’re locked out, your admin is longer...
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Eric Sommers: 08.14.2023
When it comes to technology, everyone wants the hot new item, but the pretty new things aren’t always in your budget. This is certainly true in the...
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Eric Sommers: 03.07.2023
Is the new mGig feature more of a “meh” gig?
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Are you having trouble finding essential network equipment? You're not alone. The factors contributing to longer lead times are multi-faceted, and so...
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Eric Sommers: 10.20.2021
Unfortunately, high hopes won’t get you very far if you’re trying to purchase and install new Cisco before year end. Lead times continue to grow and...
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Eric Sommers: 05.21.2019
May 10, 2019 Tariff increase to 25% scheduled to impact switching and routing hardware, as well as phones. Costs to end-users on products...
