Cisco Systems Incorporated

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at www.cisco.com. More than 85% of the Internet backbone is built upon Cisco's networking solutions enabling 'New World' communication to be implemented around the globe.

Overview of relationship with Equant

Equant and Cisco cooperate to ensure that customers are able to maximize the benefits of Equant's products portfolio. This cooperation includes:

Cisco technology is deployed throughout the Network to provide the foundations for Equant's IP infrastructure. In addition, Equant manages over 19,000 customer premises Cisco routers.
Equant IP VPN and Equant VoIP for IP VPN, Equant IP Dial and Equant Internet Direct are included as part of the Cisco Powered Network program in recognition of the high quality of these solutions.
Equant is an accredited Cisco Systems Integrator, and provides services on behalf of Cisco with local presence in 55 countries and availability in more than 220 countries. These services include global deployment, product support and resale, and a wide range of professional services.
Equant's support experts have attained Cisco Gold Certification in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, North America, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Silver Certification has been attained in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand, as well as CIP, Voice Access and SNA/IP specialization certifications. Equant is also a Cisco Professional Services subcontractor and GSS partner.

Benefits to Equant's Customers

Equant's customers enjoy the technological consistency of the Network as well as the knowledge that the underlying technology is of the highest possible quality. Customers also appreciate the security of having provisioning, local support and professional services around the world, in the event that upgrade, replacement, maintenance or consultancy requirements are presented.

Cisco's relationship with Equant also ensures that products innovations are expedited and time to market minimized, thanks to the development collaboration of experts from both companies in response to our customers' requirements.