Integrator
Integrators build solutions that solve business problems using their unique expertise.
Provider
Providers deliver as-a-service and managed solutions with flexible consumption options, powered by Cisco.
Developer
Developers build unique solutions and applications on Cisco platforms to deliver customer-specific business outcomes.
Advisor
Advisors provide expert market and business consulting services.
Learning
Learning partners enable end-user success through training and education.
Consultants
Consultants provides business and technology consulting capabilities well before the systems integration phase.
Digital solutions integrators
DSIs are niche consulting companies with specialized focus on workflows for industries/critical business processes. They specialize in making digital business transformation a reality. They help integrate digital capabilities across all business operations and are experts at driving those conversations with customers in new buying centers and line-of-business.
Global industry partners
GIPs lead Cisco’s market penetration into industry verticals through their RTM by integrating Cisco technologies into their operational technology solution platforms.
Independent hardware vendors
IHVs specialize in hardware-based solutions. The hardware might be combined with Cisco platforms to provide customers with integrated systems or appliance stack. Typically, this is a meet-in-the-channel model.
Independent software vendors
ISVs specialize in developing and selling software solutions. The software might be integrated with Cisco platforms to enable more capabilities for customers, or it could be that Cisco features are part of the ISV application modernization and re-architecting roadmap. Some ISVs are on the Cisco GPL, but most meet in the channel.
IT resellers
IT resellers partner with a resale contract agreement with Cisco to resell Cisco technology and services.
Service providers
SPs specialize in large-scale deployment of communications and technology solutions built on Cisco platforms.
Systems integrators
SIs create complex information systems that may include designing or building a customized architecture or application, integrating it with new or existing hardware, packaged and custom software, and communications.
Cisco portfolio for sports, media, and entertainment: What can we help you solve today?
Digital guest experience
Operational efficiency
Revenue streams
- Explore the use cases
- Explore the architectures
- __________
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Digital guest experience
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Operational efficiency
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Revenue streams
Mobile experience
A high-density, sustainable network purpose-built for sports and entertainment venues creates new opportunities for immersive and engaging content to enhance the fan experience.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Wi-Fi data and analytics offer new ways to improve efficiency and drive increased profitability
- Proliferation of technology is accelerating in corporate, home, and mobile environments, driving new bandwidth and security considerations
- An investment in technology creates incremental revenue for teams and venues by opening new opportunities for monetization, and drives an overall return on investment
- Develop solutions that can support sustainability goals
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Business needs
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the demands of venue operators and fans
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing in and around a venue
- Understand exactly who is in a venue at any given time
- Deliver promotions that are focused and relevant to fans when and where they are offered
- Support more sustainable business practices
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Capabilities
- Leverage one secure Wi-Fi platform for employees, operations and fan-facing services
- Build modular/scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking and Wi-Fi capabilities
- Deliver faster speeds for immersive-experience applications, more bandwidth, and higher reliability
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Business outcomes
- Streamlined operations
- Facilitate IT and business innovation
- More accurate fan demographic data
- New content, experiences, and engagement opportunities for fans
- Using HyperFlex may help to deploy fewer servers, which can result in less power consumption and lower carbon footprint related to servers
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- Chief technology officer
- Chief sustainability officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Broadcast media |
IP Fabric for Media |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Guest experience
Keep fans connected and engaged by delivering a more convenient and customized fan experience through technology.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Today’s fans demand more immersive, engaging experiences than ever before
- Fan behavior is more fluid than ever, giving opportunities to target promotions at more decision points than ever
- The in-venue experience needs to be as pain-free as possible to compete with an ever-more-attractive at-home viewing experience
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Business needs
- Remove all pain points for customers--such as waiting in lines for entry, concessions, merchandise, parking, etc.--from the moment they enter a venue until the moment they leave
- Tailor fan experiences with personal and contextual information to increase brand affinity
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Capabilities
- Utilize data and analytics to drive marketing, merchandising, and staffing decisions
- Target fans for promotions based on where they are, who they are, and what they are doing
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Business outcomes
- Increased fan satisfaction and loyalty
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- VP of operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Converged network
- Overview
- Business overview
- Products and services
- __________
Cisco is at the forefront of convergence--combining our leadership in networking and security with cloud-managed platforms, enhanced insights, and automation--providing a more secure, consistent, and scalable infrastructure that is simpler to manage and more flexible and resilient than ever before.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- An increase of IP-enabled devises requires a seamless and converged transition of communications, connectivity, and security
- IP devices and applications are increasing bandwidth levels
- Improving and optimizing efficiencies by removing siloed networks and implementing easier dashboards and management
- Reducing complexity and costs
- Building management systems are playing a broader role to meet sustainability goals
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Business needs
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the ever-growing demands of venue operators and fans
- A scalable platform that can adapt to match and non-match days and new requirements
- Support more sustainable business practices though BMS and sensors
- Manage, operatate, support, and troubleshoot all services/applications within a venue with ease
- Proactive and responsive network that can reduce security threats
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Capabilities
- Build modular/scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking
- Deliver faster speeds for immersive-experience applications, more bandwidth, and higher reliability
- Leverage one secure platform for employees, operations, and fan-facing services
- Analyze data in real time and make operational decisions accordingly
- Connecting with smart buildings and renewable energy integration
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Business outcomes
- Improved efficiencies and streamlined operations
- Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Consolidated network improves overall management and reduces security threats
- Investment protection for future services or requirements
- Allows automation and ML/AI to drive building behavior
- Integrations with environmental sensors for optimal working conditions
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Stakeholders
- CTO
- CEO
- Sustainability officer
- Facilities officer
- Operating officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Switching |
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Cisco Services
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Data and analytics
Understanding who is in the venue allows for operational efficiency and enables a more personalized fan experience.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Data and analytics are delivering new ways to improve efficiency and create new revenue opportunities
- Sport property owners want to use data and analytics to not only understand their fans better, but also recognize opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency
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Business needs
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing in and around a venue
- Speed up data modeling for better operational analytics
- Streamline data center maintenance and infrastructure patching
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Capabilities
- Analyze data in real time and make operational decisions accordingly
- Simplify technology infrastructure and overhead
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Business outcomes
- Accelerated mission-critical analytics processing
- Reduced infrastructure footprint and licensing costs
- Shift IT focus from infrastructure maintenance to future growth and innovation
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Stakeholders
- Chief digital officer
- Chief information officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Broadcast media |
IP Fabric for Media |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Collaboration and communication
- Overview
- Business overview
- Products and services
- __________
Bring remote teams together, optimize time and resources, and drive increased collaboration.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Today’s world requires a reliance on remote collaboration more than ever before across all facets of an organization
- Sports and entertainment properties are looking to connect with their fans in unique and meaningful ways
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Business needs
- Connect disparate groups and team members effectively and securely
- Create new opportunities for engagement to improve efficiency and reduce costs
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Capabilities
- Industry-leading video conferencing and collaboration with security at the core
- Securely connect remote teams from around the world for improved collaboration
- New opportunities for engagement between fans, players, and members of the organization
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Business outcomes
- Improved productivity and greater efficiency from remote workers
- Optimization of time and resources
- Increased employee satisfaction, participation, and retention
- Enhanced fan engagement
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- VP of stadium operations
- VP of human resources
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Call control Special offers above |
Unified Communications Manager Webex |
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Unified endpoints |
7800/8800 Series IP Phones Cisco Board Series |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Smart and sustainable venues
IoT is opening up new ways to automate and generate revenue while driving down costs in complex environments, and support sustainable outcomes.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Stakeholders’ sustainability goals
- IoT paired with improved data and analytics are delivering new ways to improve efficiency and drive increased profitability
- Public funding supporting sustainability
- Nearly 100% of sports fans bring a mobile device to a live event, and they expect to be able to use it to connect with their surroundings and enhance their experience
- Develop solutions that can support sustainability goals
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Business needs
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Connect and monitor IoT and other devices
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the demands of venue operators and fans
- Future-proofing the venue to adapt to ever-changing technology
- Support more sustainable business practices
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Capabilities
- Build modular/scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking and Wi-Fi capabilities
- Smart buildings and renewable energy integration
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
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Business outcomes
- Reduced operational costs
- Opportunities for new revenue streams
- Improved customer experience
- Shift IT focus from infrastructure maintenance to future growth and innovation
- Support sustainability goals related to energy consumption, water usage, and waste
- Balance energy needs by integrating on-site renewable energy
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief sustainability officer
- VP of stadium operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Threat detection
- Overview
- Business overview
- Products and services
- __________
Ensure the privacy of data with unrivaled threat intelligence from the world’s leading security provider.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Threat actors are constantly changing tactics and methods
- Proliferation of technology is accelerating in sports and entertainment environments, driving new bandwidth and security considerations
- Consumers are using publicly-available Wi-Fi more than ever, impacting operational bandwidth requirements and security posture
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Business needs
- Protect against security threats
- Connect and monitoring IoT and other devices
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Capabilities
- Mitigate cybersecurity risk, detect attacks, and reduce the impact of breaches
- Deploy one secure, flexible, resilient, and scalable network across the entire footprint of a venue and the surrounding area
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Business outcomes
- Reduced impact of cyber attacks
- Reduced risk to fans of data exposure
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Stakeholders
- Chief digital officer
- Chief security officer
- Chief information officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Full-Stack Observability: Application Security |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Surveillance and safety
- Overview
- Business overview
- Products and services
- __________
Enable end-to-end monitoring throughout the venue to protect visitors and staff across all stages of the live event experience.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- In a complex and dynamic environment with thousands of fans at a venue, there are countless opportunities for safety or security incidents that must be proactively monitored
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Business needs
- View and record activity in and around the venue
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing
- Understand all fan activity and behavioral patterns in the venue
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Capabilities
- Understand presence, proximity, and location of fans in the venue
- Provide a safe and compliant environment for all visitors, vendors, and staff
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Business outcomes
- Compliance with regulations and corporate policies
- Reduced operational costs
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Stakeholders
- Chief technology officer
- Chief security officer
- VP of operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
|
Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul |
FM4500 Fiber/Mobi FM3500 Endo FM3200 Base FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Enabling hybrid cloud
Seamlessly integrate public and private clouds within a virtualized environment to achieve full resource flexibilities for an end-to-end media workflow.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- While the media industry is transitioning to IP, the next evolution is on its way--the transition to agile and cost-effective media workflows
- Transform from videotape and other archival storage to scalable, accessible, and easy-to-manage storage workflows using standard storage systems
- Replace bespoke boxes with software-based media productions running on standard servers in a virtualized environment and in the cloud
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Business needs
- Manage vast amounts of unstructured data in a manner that's easy to scale, readily and quickly accessible, easy to manage, and available across the entire media chain
- Efficiently manage media applications in a virtualized and hybrid environment to increase flexibility and achieve significant cost savings
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Capabilities
- Combine unstructured data into a single pool where it's easy to find, store, access, and protect using an end-to-end workflow solution
- Deliver an orchestration platform that can manage virtualized and cloud environments--deploying applications, configuring on the fly, repurposing virtual machines, and seamlessly integrating public and private clouds
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Business outcomes
- Limitlessly scalable and flexible storage system that gives you the freedom to grow on your own terms with both hardware (capacity) and software (control)
- Accelerated workflows are ready for different use cases, delivering content whenever and wherever it's needed
- Manageability, agility, and availability of media applications for multiple shows and locations; quickly test new ideas for rapid delivery of content to the market
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Stakeholders
- Broadcasters and content creators
- CTOs and IT managers
- Executives in the media industry
- Broadcast and IT engineers in media production environments
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Component | |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
|
IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
|
Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
|
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
|
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
|
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
|
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
|
|
Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Efficient LPV broadcast production
Transform your production to an IP network with a holistic approach, integrating hardware and software to automate everything while preserving operational experience.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- The media market is going through a major technology transformation
- As resolution formats increase to 4K, 8K, and Ultra HD, legacy technologies are insufficient
- Media companies are using SDI (serial device interface) cabling with inherent bandwidth limitations; multiple SDI cables must be bundled together to support 4K resolution
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Business needs
- Improve resource utilization: SDI is static by nature—so resources are idle most of the time—and it delivers poor flexibility and long setup times
- Realize operational efficiencies: Since IP is already being used in parts of SDI-based systems, committing exclusively to IP would reduce costs
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Capabilities
- Transform the network to become reliable, automated, and secure
- Get relief from the rigid frame format dependency
- Utilize the IP network to support current (4K) and future (8K and beyond) resolutions
- Retain the industry essentials—reliability, security, and operability
- IP also yields dynamic allocation of resources as needed, future-proofing with a standard method to grow, and a single network to operate
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Business outcomes
- Simplify live 4K broadcasts
- Save resources by converging all signals into one network; a single unified network can do everything
- Operate faster with an agile infrastructure: Stand up and tear things down quickly, easily connect to remote sites, and allocate resources based upon need
- Preserve the operational experience: A majority of operations will remain the same, promoting rapid adoption by broadcast engineers
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Stakeholders
- Broadcasters and content creators
- CTOs and IT managers
- Executives in the media industry
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Routing |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Broadcast media |
IP Fabric for Media |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
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Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
IP broadcasting (IPFM)
- Overview
- Business overview
- Products and services
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Cisco IP Fabric for Media enables content providers and broadcasters to migrate from legacy SDI to a flexible and scalable IP-based infrastructure to meet the evolving demand for more content and rich media experiences, including more camera feeds, higher resolutions with 4K and 8K video, and virtual reality capabilities. Optimized for media workflows, Cisco IP Fabric for Media is based on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, with Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) acting as a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) network controller.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Broadcasters are looking to deliver more content to their audiences or need to accommodate new distribution channels
- Cost-effective infrastructure is required when considering traditional SDI-based systems
- Greater flexibility is required in terms of the types of content that can be delivered and the devices that can receive it
- Interoperability between different types of systems and devices is needed to help reduce the complexity of the broadcasting ecosystem and make it easier to manage
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Business needs
- Becoming more agile in response to changing broadcast requirements
- Meeting regulatory requirements and standards for content distribution and quality
- Managing and optimizing production costs
- Ensuring content security and compliance with copyright laws and regulations
- Maintaining operational efficiency and productivity through effective project management and workflow optimization
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Capabilities
- End-to-end IP-based production workflows
- High-performance networking
- Security and content protection for broadcasters to protect their content from unauthorized access, copying, and distribution
- Supporting standards-based broadcast requirements such as SMPTE 2110 workflows, PTP, and non-block multicast
- Analytics and insights into broadcast flows and content
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Business outcomes
- Economies of scale with COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) IP-based infrastructure for media environments
- Future-proof your infrastructure with high-bandwidth and high-density networking
- Secure network with end-point access control
- Preserve existing media operations and workflow
- Increase operational flexibility with unified IP fabric for live broadcast and file-based media workflows
- Faster deployment, less risks with open standards–based interfaces, and preintegrated solutions with extensive choice of ecosystem vendors
- Extensible environments that support interstudio, outdoor broadcast, remote, and distributed production in the same network architecture
- Lower total cost of ownership with simplified data center networking and cabling management
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Stakeholders
- Broadcasters
- Telcos
- Sports production
- Pay TV operators
- Studios
- Stadiums
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Switching |
Nexus 9x00 Switches |
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Management |
Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller |
Cisco Services
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Dynamic visual engagement
Engage fans with a dynamic solution combining high-definition video delivery and state-of-the-art digital signage.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Deliver media-centric experiences that today’s fans expect in a live event setting
- Respond to operational changes in real time
- Provide new opportunities for sponsors to engage with fans in meaningful ways
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Business needs
- Deliver promotions that are focused and relevant to fans when and where they are offered
- Dynamically update video displays in real time in response to fan behavior or inventory (e.g., concessions, merchandise)
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Capabilities
- Centralized point of command for all screens throughout a venue to allow for real-time adjustments
- Dynamically program every area of the property and take a customized approach for each screen as desired or needed
- Allow the venue to function as a dynamic media platform
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Business outcomes
- Increased fan satisfaction and loyalty
- Greater operational efficiency through real-time decision making
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- VP of fan experience
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (Third‑generation stadium antenna) Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Catalyst 9124 Series Access Points Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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SD-WAN |
Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco Umbrella Identity Services Engine (ISE) Secure Malware Analytics |
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Digital media control |
Wipro VisionEDGE |
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Digital media players |
Cisco Vision CV-UHD2 Digital Media Player Cisco Vision CV-HD2 Digital Media Player |
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Broadcast media |
IP Fabric for Media |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Catalyst Center Assurance |
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Integration services |
DevNet |
Cisco Services
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners—whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished—entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
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