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Cisco, Microsoft Jointly Bringing Data Center Solutions To Market

By TechTaffy Desk

Cisco has unveiled a range of  joint technologies and integrated solutions targeting data centers that use Microsoft’s Cloud OS technologies.

The networking giant is combining Cisco Unified Data Center architecture with Microsoft Fast Track architecture to develop jointly vetted solutions and go-to-market initiatives for channel partners who resell both Cisco data center and Microsoft Cloud OS technologies.

Cisco and Microsoft intend to roll out targeted channel initiatives in select countries. 

You can read more about this on Cisco’s official press release here.

 

 

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