Dallas, Texas 08/30/2013 (Financialstrend) – The Vmware recently launched Vmware NSX which is its network utilization platform via its Nicira Purchase. Also the Vmware telegraphed as to what are its plans and aspirations towards surrounding the Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) in the data center.
The NSX is aiming at virtualizing networking and also to be a cog in Vmware’s vision of a software defined data center.
By purchasing Nicria, Vmware is anticipating to virtualize networking in a similar manner as did servers. The Vmware NSX will be available in the fourth quarter and will be launched with 20 partners.
In spite of uninspiring fourth quarter figures Cisco still holds a ‘Buy’ rating. The company still warrants a place in growth portfolios.
The company has announced that it will soon be sacking 5% of its workforce which is equal to about 4000 employees in order to cope with increasing market challenges
The CEO John Chambers has said that the improvement in product lines from countries like China or other Asian countries is not at the pace that they desire.
Cisco channel customer satisfaction excellence
The Vital Support Systems, a premier provider of network and system solutions has proclaimed itself as the achiever of Cisco Channel’s Customer Satisfaction Excellence. This designation is solely based on customer satisfaction and is the top most amongst all the designations offered within the Cisco Channel Partner Program.
Jim Thomas, director for IT operations at Pella said that Vital’s diligence towards customer satisfaction has been the foundation of a long term relationship. Also he added that the Vital Support System is a trusted partner for long now and offers outstanding services along with the commitment to communication.
To earn this designation the partners must achieve high ratings by the customers where Cisco products have been installed the previous year. The rankings are in reaction to queries regarding satisfaction of both pre and post sales support provided by the Cisco partners inclusive of repair, maintenance and technical support.
