Cisco signs Westcon
Networking giant claims latest signing will not impact on existing distribution agreements
Networking giant Cisco has signed a distribution agreement with Westcon, to provide its range of converged advanced technologies.
Cisco, which distributes via Westcon Group owned Comstor, Azlan, Ingram Micro and C2000 in the UK, insists the signing will not clash with current distribution agreements.
Westcon will offer Cisco’s portfolio of converged switches, routers, wireless, IP communications and security products. This will include the Cisco Business Communications Solution providing voice and switching products plus support, services and financing for SMEs.
John Donovan, managing director of channels at Cisco UK and Ireland, said: “There is a general acceptance that the convergence of voice and data is essential for streamlined business communications.
"By making these advanced technologies available to their existing channel partners, we are looking to further accelerate the adoption of highly secure converged communications,” added Donovan.
Barry Shakespeare, vice-president for Europe at Westcon, said: “This announcement marks our continuing strategy to sell security, voice and networking as part of an overall offering. It’s a natural extension to our existing Comstor contract, and further enhances our joint market opportunity.”