Choosing the wrong network switch costs more than the purchase price. An underpowered PoE budget shuts down IP phones and cameras. A Layer 2 switch where Layer 3 routing was needed means an additional router purchase and added complexity. A 24-port switch bought without growth headroom forces a forklift upgrade within 18 months. This guide […]
A new Catalyst 9300 switch lists at roughly R95,000. A fully refurbished equivalent, tested to military specification, can be sourced for under R15,000. We crunch the numbers for South African buyers. (10 min read)
South African businesses are spending up to R1 million annually on Cisco SmartNet contracts. With the Rand under pressure, third-party maintenance alternatives offer savings of 40 to 65 percent. (9 min read)
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 series — one of the most widely deployed enterprise switches in South Africa — reaches end-of-support between October 2026 and October 2027. Here are your migration options. (9 min read)
