Broekman Group solves capacity and equipment issues with architecture encompassing core, edge, and wireless network components.

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Challenge

Aging equipment and a mix of older platforms were creating bottlenecks in the network and preventing the company from improving productivity.

• Corporate takeovers lead to aging and mixed platforms which lead to network performance issues
• Requirement to improve workforce flexibility for on-site workers
• Desire to turn the network into a productivity enablement platform for the business

Solution

Cisco takes an end-to-end architecture approach centered within Cisco's borderless networks and collaboration architectures.

• Borderless network foundation to support new services
• Five-year services package to assure network integrity
• Zero percent financing to minimize capital expenditure

Results

The borderless networks architecture has solved Broekman's capacity and equipment issues while allowing implementation of Cisco Unified Communications Manager technology.

• Improved productivity by helping workers communicate and work more effectively
• Enhanced mobility to keep workers productive wherever they are
• Better collaboration through instant messaging, phone calls, or videoconferencing