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performance and stability for customers . As a complex system cannot be radically restructured overnight , several projects over the coming years will contribute to this goal . Step-by-step , Swisscom and Cisco will enable the network for the future .
“ This last year has highlighted the criticality of a strong network . Whether it ’ s business adopting a hybrid-working model , kids learning online , or families communicating with loved ones across the world . It ’ s essential that our customers have a highperformance network they can rely on to keep them connected ,” said Christoph Aeschlimann , CIO and CTO of Swisscom . “ Simplifying our complex , legacy network with Cisco will allow us to meet the demands of the future of the Internet efficiently , securely and with massive scale .”
The goal of the transformation project is to increase efficiency and reliability and reduce complexity and operating costs .
“ The pandemic has amplified the importance of digitisation and ubiquitous connectivity , and the world is counting on stable and reliable networks more than ever before ,” said Jonathan Davidson , Senior Vice President and General Manager , Mass-Scale Infrastructure Group , Cisco . “ A powerful , costefficient network infrastructure is crucial to allow every
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