What's for Free Technologies Partners with Cisco for Enterprise Network Solution

Strategic Insights -

What's for Free Technologies, Inc., a leader in the "free" Internet products and services sector, has partnered with Cisco Systems to implement an end-to-end enterprise network solution. Under the terms of the agreement, WFFT has become a member of the Cisco "Smart-Start" program, receiving preferential financing for rapid deployment of Cisco networking components. This strategic partnership will enable WFFT to design and deploy a highly reliable, scaleable Enterprise Network Infrastructure, leveraging the collective expertise of Cisco, EMC, and Oracle through the ECOstructure Initiative.

Key Takeaways:

  • WFFT has partnered with Cisco Systems to implement an end-to-end enterprise network solution, becoming a member of the Cisco "Smart-Start" program to access preferential financing for rapid deployment of Cisco networking components.
  • The partnership will enable WFFT to design and deploy a highly reliable, scaleable Enterprise Network Infrastructure, leveraging the collective expertise of Cisco, EMC, and Oracle through the ECOstructure Initiative.
  • The ECOstructure Initiative is an alliance between EMC, Cisco, and Oracle designed to integrate advanced technologies and provide the tools necessary to simplify, accelerate, and otherwise improve the implementation of highly available e-business infrastructures.
  • WFFT will also benefit from high-quality data, voice, and video networking equipment as part of the partnership, further enhancing its capabilities in the "free" Internet products and services sector.
  • The partnership has significant implications for the company's growth and expansion, with Avery Martinez, WFFT CTO, stating that "Having Cisco and EMC as collaborative partners is essential to building a solid network infrastructure."

Statistics:

  • The estimated spending on Internet commerce by 2003 is expected to be over $3.2 trillion, according to Forrester Research (Source: Forrester Research).
  • WFFT's branded Internet portal is conveniently located at www.whats4free.com, serving as the central gateway to free products and services for all demographic sectors of the market.
  • The company has attracted an outstanding management and advisory team in recent months, further enhancing its capabilities and positioning for growth.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire: Implements ECOstructure Initiative SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 4
  • What's for Free Technologies, Inc. About page
  • Cisco Systems: About Cisco
  • EMC Corporation: About EMC
  • Oracle: About Oracle