Authorized Cisco Solutions & Services Architecting Secure, Intelligent, and Cloud-Managed Networks with Cisco Excellence At Zipcrest Consulting Services, as an Authorized Cisco Certified Partner, we combine Cisco’s world-class networking, security, and enterprise hardware with our expert engineering and ongoing management. From enterprise campus switching and high-density Wi-Fi 6E/7 to cloud-managed Meraki setups and advanced Catalyst SD-WAN topologies, Zipcrest delivers end-to-end Cisco architectures optimized for maximum performance, resilience, and business growth. Core Cisco Solution Capabilities 1. Cisco Enterprise Campus & Data Center Networking Cisco Catalyst Switching (Catalyst 9000 Series): High-density, high-throughput Layer 2/3 core, distribution, and access switches powered by Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center for automated, intent-based networking. Cisco Nexus Data Center Switches (Nexus 9000 / 3000): Ultra-low-latency, multi-gigabit switching built for data center backbones, cloud workloads, and high-frequency environments. Cisco Enterprise Routing: Secure ISR, ASR, and Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms engineered for robust WAN routing and branch connectivity. 2. Cisco Meraki Cloud-Managed Infrastructure Simplified Single-Pane Administration: Manage your entire network—switches, access points, security appliances, and smart cameras—from a single intuitive web dashboard. Meraki MR Wireless & MS Switches: Zero-touch deployment for rapid branch rollout, auto-provisioning, and integrated location analytics. Meraki MX Security & SD-WAN: Turnkey security gateways featuring automated site-to-site VPN, dynamic path selection, and integrated intrusion detection. 3. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN & Secure Edge Intent-Based WAN Optimization: Intelligently route application traffic over hybrid links (MPLS, Internet, 4G/5G) based on real-time network health. Integrated Cisco Umbrella & SASE Security: Cloud-native DNS layer security, secure web gateways, and Zero Trust access enforced across remote and branch office workers. 4. Cisco Wireless Mobility & Secure Infrastructure Cisco Catalyst Wireless (9100 Series APs): Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 enterprise mobility with multi-gigabit speeds, dense client capacity, and dynamic RF management. Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower / FPR Series): Deep packet inspection, Snort 3 IPS, and threat intelligence backed by Cisco Talos.

Enterprise IT AMC & Infrastructure Maintenance ServicesProactive Uptime Assurance, SLA-Backed Hardware Support, and 24/7/365 NOC OperationsAt Zipcrest Consulting Services, we deliver end-to-end Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) solutions designed to keep your business-critical IT, networking, server, and workplace infrastructure operating at peak performance. Rather than waiting for system outages to occur, Zipcrest unburdens your internal teams with proactive monitoring, preventive health checks, and guaranteed SLA response times across multi-vendor hardware environments. Core AMC Service Models1. Comprehensive AMC (All-Inclusive Hardware & Labor)Full Hardware Coverage: Complete replacement or repair of faulty components, motherboards, power supplies, fiber transceivers, and storage drives at zero additional cost.On-Site Standby Units: Immediate access to backup routers, switches, access points, and desktop hardware to maintain business continuity during complex repairs.Proactive Preventive Maintenance (PM): Scheduled quarterly on-site physical cleaning, thermal paste refresh, cable dressing, and firmware updates.2. Non-Comprehensive AMC (Labor, Maintenance & OS Support)Expert Technical Labor: On-site certified network engineers and systems administrators dedicated to troubleshooting and breakdown remediation.OEM Warranty Coordination: Single-point management of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranties (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto).Spare Parts Management: Transparent cost estimates for replacement components with expedited sourcing capabilities.

Next-Generation Firewall & Perimeter Defense Hyperscale Security, Zero Trust Segmentation, and Advanced AI Threat Prevention At Zipcrest Consulting Services, we architect, engineer, and deploy high-performance Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Hyperscale Security Architectures tailored for enterprises, financial institutions, multi-cloud data centers, and critical infrastructure. As digital perimeters dissolve into hybrid workspaces and multi-cloud environments, legacy stateful firewalls create severe security blind spots and bandwidth bottlenecks. Zipcrest delivers enterprise-grade perimeter defense and deep micro-segmentation that neutralizes zero-day threats, encrypted malware, and targeted ransomware without slowing down line-rate performance. High-End Firewall Solution Pillars 1. Enterprise Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Deployment Deep Packet Inspection at Scale (SSL/TLS Decryption): Inspect encrypted traffic (TLS 1.3) at line-rate speeds using hardware-accelerated security processors, neutralizing stealth malware hid within secure HTTPS streams. AI-Powered Threat Prevention: Integrated intrusion prevention systems (IPS), sandbox file analysis, and real-time threat intelligence feeds from leading global research labs. Application Identification & Granular Control (App-ID): Layer-7 visibility into thousands of applications, enforcing strict user- and role-based access rules regardless of port or protocol. 2. Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) & Micro-Segmentation East-West Traffic Inspection: Prevent lateral movement within data centers by segmenting internal workloads into micro-perimeters governed by strict identity verification. Identity-Based Firewall Policies: Native integration with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping, and Active Directory to apply rules based on user roles rather than static IP addresses. Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP): Grant remote users encrypted, application-specific access without ever exposing internal subnets to the public internet. 3. Data Center & Hyperscale Firewall Architectures High Availability (HA) & Clustering: Active/Active and Active/Passive deployment models with sub-second failover for mission-critical, zero-downtime environments. Ultra-Low Latency & Multi-Gigabit Throughput: Optimized hardware appliances delivering 40 Gbps to 400 Gbps throughput for data center interconnects and high-frequency environments. Multi-Tenant Virtual Firewalls: Secure cloud tenants, sub-organizations, or distinct business units using virtual system contexts (vSys/VDOMs). 4. Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Firewall Orchestration Cloud-Native Perimeter Protection: Native firewall integration across AWS (Gateway Load Balancer), Azure Firewall Premium, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Unified Security Policy Orchestration: Centralized single-pane-of-glass management across physical, virtual, and cloud firewalls using tools like Palo Alto Panorama, Fortinet FortiManager, or Check Point SmartConsole.