Member Discounts with Cisco Systems
Connecticut Education Network (CEN) members now have preferred access to Cisco’s comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions as an additional benefit from the CEN Next Generation (NextGen) Infrastructure Program. The NextGen Infrastructure Program encompasses various projects that expand and bolster the network and member connectivity across the state. These partnerships discounts will extend through 2029.
Program Benefits
- Cisco will provide partner discounts as high as 82% off on Cisco Packet hardware and 85% off accompanying TS.
- Discount Points: 10 discount points for all NCS packet devices, 5 discount points for all K-12 and Library members on all Cisco EDU SKUs, 3 discount points for all WiFi equipment related to CEN Community WiFi Grant Program
- Any authorized Cisco reseller has access to this program for CEN members.
Use Cases
- Network core upgrades
- Border routers scale
- Campus LAN upgrades
- Wi-Fi Community Grant Program
WHY CEN?
QUALITY
CEN’s scalable, resilient network design offers an unmatched combination of performance attributes for speed, latency, reliability, and security.
VALUE
CEN’s cost recovery model provides competitive pricing, custom tailored services, and larger feature sets as compared to other for-profit ISPs.
SERVICE
CEN’s Connecticut based team backs its members with a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and access to senior technical staff for the most consistent, local, expert service available.