Choosing Simple: A Buyer’s Guide to Moving Beyond Cisco

Cisco may still feel like the safest choice because it's familiar, but familiarity doesn't solve renewal complexity, unpredictable licensing, tool sprawl, or a growing operational burden.

If your organization is approaching a refresh cycle, evaluating alternatives, or simply questioning whether the current model still makes sense, this guide offers a practical framework for assessing what's next.

What You’ll Learn

• Why many IT leaders are reevaluating Cisco now
• Common misconceptions about upgrading from Cisco environments
• How to reduce transition risk without a disruptive rip-and-replace approach
• Ways to simplify day-to-day network operations
• Strategies for improving licensing and budget predictability
• What to look for in a modern network platform before your next refresh cycle

Your biggest risk in modernization may not be change, it may be choosing the wrong path forward. This eBook will help you compare priorities, weigh trade-offs, and identify the approach most likely to fit your organization—before you make your next network decision.