Team connectivity
Define the connections required by staff and equipment, then select Cisco capabilities suited to the existing network while checking ports, capacity and licence requirements for each exact product reference under consideration.
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A Cisco network, with operation you can understand.
Cisco networks for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland: choose equipment, segment access, manage licences and prepare network changes with Sunitech.
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Connect teams and essential services.
A Cisco network can connect computers, Wi-Fi access points, servers and multiple locations. An SME's requirements extend beyond socket counts: calls, remote applications and backups place different demands on the network. We start by identifying necessary traffic, areas to separate and equipment whose failure would stop operations. This avoids replacing hardware without addressing the organisation of the network.
Network segmentation
Plan separation between users, visitors, servers and specialist equipment on the Cisco network, documenting permitted traffic and testing the applications that must continue to work across the relevant network boundaries.
Central administration
Review the management mode available for the Cisco equipment involved, the permissions required and associated dependencies, without assuming that every model uses the same console, subscription arrangement or operational procedures.
Administrator access
Decide who may view or change Cisco configurations, how their accounts will be protected and where the information needed to take over network management will remain available after a team change.
Configuration changes
Prepare Cisco changes with a configuration backup, an agreed intervention window and acceptance criteria, so that required communications can be checked and a rollback can be organised if the change fails.
Maintenance lifecycle
Collect Cisco product references, installed versions and available contracts, then plan updates and replacement around network dependencies, business continuity needs and the time required to prepare a controlled transition between configurations.
How we support you.
From initial scoping to ongoing support, the agreed work and each party’s responsibilities are defined with you before implementation.
Network review and mapping
Identify sites, equipment, traffic and dependencies before defining priorities.
Deployment and configuration
Prepare changes, test configurations and organise commissioning.
Wi-Fi and coverage
Assess usage, coverage areas and mobility needs. The required measurements are agreed during scoping.
Security and segmentation
Separate uses, restrict traffic and define access rules with the people responsible.
Monitoring and maintenance
Agree monitoring checks, updates and incident-handling arrangements.
Support and development
Document the network and plan its next developments with your teams.
Solutions suited to your sector.
We start with your teams’ needs, business applications and organisational constraints.
Professional services
Share client files between colleagues, with appropriate access and documents that are easy to find.
Commerce & retail
Keep tills and connections working, including across multiple shops.
Healthcare & medical
Protect patient records and maintain the tools needed for consultations.
Industry & manufacturing
Connect the office and the workshop, secure equipment and prepare for recovery after an incident.
A well-managed environment.
Tools alone are not enough. Ongoing management, access and documentation need to remain clear over time.
Wi-Fi coverage
Defined areas and needs, with coverage to be checked on site.
Segmented networks
Traffic rules and separate access according to usage.
Visibility and monitoring
Inventoried equipment and checks suited to the required service.
Planned maintenance
Updates and changes prepared with the people involved.
Equipment development
Useful documentation for planning replacements and new requirements.
Understand your options before deciding.
Uses, limitations and frequently asked questions: the points to clarify when preparing your project.
Choose the management model and licences.
Local or cloud management options depend on the product family, model and licences. Certain Catalyst devices can be managed through Meraki in documented configurations; this does not automatically apply to an entire fleet. We check model references, software versions and existing entitlements. An IT audit helps prepare the decision, especially when administrator accounts and contracts are spread across several contacts.
Prepare migration and business application tests.
The project covers addressing, separate networks, traffic rules and power requirements for connected devices. Configurations are backed up before intervention. We agree a change window and rollback method, then test the affected printers, applications, telephony and remote access. Cybersecurity completes this preparation by reviewing administrator access, updates and permitted traffic between network areas.
Account for operational dependencies.
A central dashboard does not remove cabling, service provider or power constraints. Features and the consequences of licence expiry must be checked for the chosen offering. We identify who receives alerts and who authorises an intervention. Managed IT can cover that follow-up within a defined scope, without presenting an available catalogue feature as a service already included in your agreement.
Questions about an existing Cisco network.
Can we keep equipment from other manufacturers? Yes, where interfaces and required functions are compatible. Administration may remain distributed across several tools.
Does all management need to move to the cloud? No. The decision depends on your constraints, hardware compatibility and licensing. Changing the management mode should be prepared as a migration, with a reference configuration and tests before wider rollout.
Cisco documentation for validating the project.
The Cloud Management with IOS XE documentation specifies relevant models and prerequisites. The Meraki licensing guide describes the different subscription models. Compare these references with your inventory before selecting an architecture.
Why work with Sunitech on your Cisco project?
Advice and solution selection
Review of your needs, comparison of options and clearly explained priorities.
Deployment and integration
Preparation, configuration, testing and coordination with the relevant providers.
Support and development
Agreed support scope, documentation, licences and next steps.
A project? A question?
Let’s discuss your needs.
An initial conversation to understand your situation and decide on the next steps together.
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- Review of your environment
- Understanding your business challenges
- Guidance and recommendations
- No obligation