"SMARTnet" Channel Launched on infoTECH Spotlight

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SMARTnet Channel Launched on infoTECH Spotlight The SMARTnet channel, sponsored by XS International, has been launched as the newest addition to the infoTECH Spotlight Online Channel program.  The SMARTnet Channel is designed for decision-makers from commercial and government enterprises and customers seeking information regarding alternative to Cisco SMARTnet technical support and services. Information on the SMARTnet Channel addresses issues important to decision-makers involved in Cisco equipment maintenance support. Visitors to the SMARTnet Channel can find valuable resources such as feature articles, industry news, white papers, free product trials and e-demos. The SMARTnet Channel can be found at: http://smartnet.tmcnet.com XS International provides data center solutions that extend the life of IT infrastructure while reducing costs. The value added benefits to XS International’s alternative solution to Cisco SMARTnet which Cisco does not offer includes: Contract flexibility including co-terminus adds and deletes, monthly payment in arrears, hardware and software support on Cisco products they deemed EOL/EOS, U.S. based Tier 1 -3 support technicians for U.S. customers, and cost reductions over Cisco’s deepest discounts. About XS International XS International, Inc. (XSi) is a provider of data center solutions that extend the life of IT infrastructure while reducing costs and/or capitalizing on new technologies that introduce efficiencies or cost savings. It has provided IT technologies, IT service management and IT professional services since 1990. XS International is a U.S. Federal Contractor with security clearance personnel and state, local, universities and commercial provider of information technologies including High Performance Computer Clusters (HPC) Systems, Enterprise Servers and Networking, IT service management and professional services. It provides a blend of OEM and alternative maintenance for Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, F5 Networks, HP and IBM networking equipment. Featured Articles What is SMARTnet? SMARTnet is a set of maintenance services for Cisco hardware and software. Cisco is a major provider of networking equipment, including routers, switches, wireless devices, security and voice and conferencing products. SMARTnet offers equipment support and the right to download and install software updates for Cisco equipment.   Considering an Alternative Cisco SMARTnet Vendor? Eight Things to Look For Cisco SMARTnet is a technical support service that can give your IT staff direct, anytime access to field engineers and Cisco.com resources to help ensure the fast, expert response and accountability required to resolve critical network issues. For some, however, Cisco SMARTnet may not be the ideal solution for a number of reasons. How do you choose an alternative Cisco SMARTnet vendor?   Cisco SMARTnet Maintenance: Manufacturer or Alternative Vendor? Admittedly, for most of the market, the question of whether to go with Cisco or an alternative vendor in terms of SMARTnet maintenance isn't much of a question at all, since Cisco occupies about 90 percent of the market. However, with a bad economy still in the offing and many companies reconsidering their budgets, alternative vendors of SMARTnet maintenance are starting to offer their own appeal.   Share This!     For more information about becoming a tmcnet Community or Channel partner, please contact Client Services at inquiry@tmcnet.com.com.

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