What are the risks in Third Party Maintenance (TPM) vs. Cisco SMARTnet for networking maintenance and support?
How much do you save with TPM vs. SMARTnet?
Are there alternatives that will minimize any risk?
Reading this insider report from Smart 3rd Party will give you the answers to these questions and many more.
Cisco, and its network of resellers, is a behemoth in the IT world because they are incredibly successful at producing devices and software that power hundreds of business globally. SMARTnet provides support for the Cisco networks with an impressive array of services and requirements for warranty and support as well as for maintaining customer networks during the stated life of the Cisco equipment.
third party maintenance over SMARTnet, this Risk Analysis will help you make your decision.
We’ll talk about the following:
What is the real vs. perceived risk of making the switch to TPM?
How do TPMs ensure that your network stays in service to meet both your mission and business standards?
Do we need to purchase Cisco equipment replacement or spares directly from the OEM? What happens if we don’t?
How will future iOS updates impact the long-term viability of our networks?
What does Gartner say about the use of TPM for network support?
Plus, more questions.
About the Authors
Ken Peck is the president of Smart 3rd Party, an IT equipment maintenance support company that holds the philosophy that their customers deserve high quality service without the high cost that some companies attach to it.
As a graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Finance, Peck’s most recent role follow 30 years in IT sales of hardware, software and services for companies such as Unisys, Motorola, London Bridge Group and Syntax where he was consistently a sales leader exceeding quotas.
Right now, in many IT organizations, there is an over-reliance on Cisco. Smart 3rd Party aims to show through this analysis that there are other options and, with them, potential savings and risk avoidance.
Download this report today to find out the answer to the real question:
How Smart is it to Rely on SMARTnet?