In today’s rapidly changing digital environment, IT efficiency and security are of utmost importance. Many federal customers are realizing Enterprise Agreement (EA) benefits as they adopt Cisco solutions at scale, saving them millions of dollars annually and accelerating value and innovation. Without EA, clients can plan for years and not be able to prioritize and execute with budget gaps alone. How can Cisco EA, FedRAMP Artificial Intelligence Integrated Solutions, and Cisco’s Expert Care National (ECN) services improve the efficiency and trust of your organization?
Cisco Enterprise Agreement: Simplify IT Management
The Cisco Enterprise Agreement provides a comprehensive approach to software licensing designed to simplify software procurement, management, and renewal. By consolidating multiple software purchases into a single contract, organizations can achieve:
- Simplified Management: One contract means one renewal date and one terms and conditions, significantly reducing the administrative burden. This integration allows IT teams to focus more on strategic initiatives rather than managing multiple contracts.
- cost effectiveness: Bundled contracts under EA often lead to significant cost savings. Cisco recognizes your previous investments and enables additional cost savings by consolidating your existing software into a single contract. This approach can also simplify budgeting by using a fixed period option.
- Scalability and Flexibility: EA is tailored to fit your business as you grow or shrink, providing the flexibility of software licensing to adapt to organizational changes without constant renegotiation.
Cost savings through contract bundling and consolidation
Bundled services under Cisco’s Enterprise Agreement provide additional benefits:
- save money: Integration lowers costs and maximizes efficiency for technical services, including software support services (SWSS) and operational support.
- FAR compliance: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) emphasizes procurement efficiency. Cisco’s approach to bundling aligns with FAR guidelines for optimizing government spending, particularly through simplified acquisition processes.
FedRAMP: Ensuring the Security of Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) Solutions
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is critical to supporting the government workforce in ensuring cloud services meet stringent security requirements. Here’s how FedRAMP impacts efficiency and trust:
- Standardized Security: FedRAMP sets security standards for cloud services, reducing the risk of data breaches by ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 controls. This standardization can accelerate the adoption of cloud technologies while maintaining security.
- level of influence: Services are categorized into low, medium, and high impact levels based on their potential impact on organizational operations, assets, or individuals. Understanding these levels will help you choose the appropriate cloud solution for your data sensitivity needs.
- AI features: Through AI integration, FedRAMP enables enhanced capabilities across cloud services, including advanced threat detection and automated security response, which are key to maintaining trust in cloud-based operations. Cisco SaaS Compliant Product Availability can be a useful roadmap reference for interested customers.
Expert Care National Services: Improve operational efficiency
Cisco’s Expert Care National Services complement the trust built by FedRAMP and the effectiveness of Cisco EA services by providing:
- Centralized support: Deliver a unified support experience across Cisco’s broad portfolio of products and services, resolving complex issues up to 55% faster than traditional product-specific support models delivered by local citizens with local data storage.
- proactive management: With Cisco CX Cloud, organizations gain insights and analytics that improve asset management efficiency by 96%, ensuring their IT infrastructure always aligns with business needs.
Cisco Enterprise Agreement, FedRAMP compliance, and alignment with Cisco’s Expert Care National Services create a strong framework for improving IT operational efficiency and trust. By leveraging these programs, organizations not only ensure compliance with federal standards, but also benefit from significant cost savings and operational agility. For those looking to transform their IT environment, these options represent a strategic path that ensures both security and efficiency in an increasingly digital world.
Call your Cisco account team or contact us today to find out which EA best suits your needs and accelerate your IT efficiency!
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