Cisco Expert Network Consultants

Progent's organizational structure is geared towards making the best network support talent available on short notice and for a reasonable cost. Progent is a leader in the IT consulting arena for being able to provide convenient, rapid, and cost-effective access to Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs). Cisco-certified CCIEs are sought-after networking professionals who qualify for this rare certification only after strenuous testing by Cisco.

CCIE is the most advanced recognition for network engineers, and indicates an individual's networking knowledge at the master level. Candidates who succeed in the two required exams, one written and the other in a hands-on lab environment, receive a CCIE credential from Cisco. Becoming a CCIE usually requires at least three years of practical experience architecting, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting complex Cisco environments. Qualifying for a CCIE certificate also demands experience with Cisco devices and Cisco networking software, broad knowledge of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network mechanisms, and a detailed understanding of the protocols used on routers, switches, bridges, and firewalls. The elite CCIE credential has been recognized as the most technically advanced information technology credential by CertMag.

The Capabilities of a Cisco CCIE Consultant
CCIE certification recognizes experts with the knowledge and experience to succeed in the most challenging assignments in their field. The CCIE tests administered by Cisco are continually updated to evolve with the state of the art, focusing on contemporary environments and real-world problems. The CCIE credential is valid for two years, and to renew it consultants have to take a Cisco renewal test. This ensures that CCIEs do not get stale or overly specialized so that they can offer the most advanced solutions to the widest array of challenges associated with the most advanced connectivity products and technology.

CCIEs are an elite class of consultants. Less than 3% of all Cisco qualified individuals make it to the CCIE credential, a small fraction of IT workers worldwide. By 2010, around 5,000 CCIEs were estimated to be in the United States. Progent offers the skills of about a dozen CCIE-certified engineers on its remote and on-site network consulting group, which is an extraordinarily high number for an independent small business IT support firm.

CCIEs can resolve the most difficult issues encountered in network planning, deployment, management, protection, and repair. CCIEs work on a privileged basis with Cisco's in-house engineers in identifying anomalies with Cisco IOS Software network management utilities and developing alternate approaches or installing software updates to resolve problems. CCIEs represent an excellent value since their depth of expertise enables them to resolve complex problems quickly. In many instances, less seasoned engineers can burn up hours or even days wrestling with a problem that an experienced CCIE can resolve in just minutes.

Most Progent CCIEs are not only experienced with Cisco products, but have multiple advanced technical credentials such as Microsoft MCSE, and a major security certification such as CISA or CISM. This permits Progent to provide end-to-end services that incorporate a broad range of IT products without incurring needless expenses and delays managing too many specialists.

Progent's CCIE Support Services
The vast majority of CCIEs are employed by large enterprises or nationwide ISPs, and so their services are not readily accessible to small businesses. Progent is one of the rare support providers that makes CCIEs accessible to help small and mid-size businesses. In addition, Progent offers quick contact with a CCIE-certified consultant by phone so that you can get timely support for complex network issues that are impacting business productivity but are beyond the scope of your ordinary IT support resources. Progent's CCIE engineers can tie into your network via secure on-line troubleshooting technology in order to provide quick and economical analysis and remediation of critical system problems. To find out how to contact a Progent CCIE for fast assistance with your IT infrastructure, visit Progent's Online Support Services.

To see additional details about Progent's professional assistance for Cisco products, pick a subject:

• Overview of Progent's Cisco Support
• Cisco Firepower Firewalls: Integration and Management Expertise
• Cisco ASA 5500-X Firewall with Cisco Firepower Services: Integration and Management Expertise
• Cisco ASA 5500 Firewalls Consulting Services
• Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewall Maintenance Services
• Cisco Routers Engineering Support
• Cisco Wireless Network Design Expertise
• Aironet APs Design Expertise
• Cisco Small Business Wireless APs Consulting Help
• Catalyst 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Points Planning, Configuration and Debugging Consulting
• Cisco WiFi Controllers Support Services
• Cisco Meraki Wireless APs Deployment Help
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and Cisco CallManager Consulting and Technical Support
• Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) Phones and IP Video Phones Consulting and Cisco Wireless IP Phone Solutions
• Cisco Jabber and Management Services
• Catalyst Switches Consulting and Support Expertise
• Cisco Nexus Switches Configuration and Maintenance Services
• Cisco Meraki Switches Deployment Expertise
• Cisco VPN and Security Engineering Support
• SIP and CUBE Integration Solutions: SIP PSTN Trunks and Cisco CUBE Integration Expertise
• Cisco Duo MFA Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Services for At-Home Workers
• Design Solutions for Cisco-powered Datacenters
• Network Optimization Expertise for Service Providers
• Unified Cloud-based and Hybrid Management Strategies for Cisco-based Infrastructure

If you wish to ask Progent about engineering support for Cisco technology, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.