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Cisilion are proud to say that we are Disability Confident Committed, gaining level one status of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) employer scheme to ensure that we make the most out of talent across the board.

Cisilion has been shortlisted for Cloud Solutions Provider of the Year award at the IT Europa Awards

Cyberattacks have been on the rise and, considering recent events, the focus on essential security of your organisation becomes imperative.

Joining #TeamCisilion is our new Head of Pre-Sales, Lee Gatland. After having worked at CAE for almost 27 years, where he performed numerous IT and leadership roles – Lee joins Cisilion with a wealth of experience and credibility.

What’s New with Microsoft Teams & Cisco Webex – March 2022

Welcome to the March edition of What’s New! This month, we are going through the rich feature updates from Microsoft Teams & Cisco Webex.

Microsoft re-invents Partner program with focus on Cloud Services

Microsoft announced that they are evolving the MPM partner program to “deliver what partners need to innovate, grow their businesses, and deliver on the promise of digital transformation for customers across organisations and industries.

The Customer Voice of the MSP: Past, Present and Future

A collaborative blog on behalf of Cisilion and members of our Customer Advisory Board.

Cisilion Achieves Gold Partner Competency in Security

Cisilion is proud to announce that, Microsoft has awarded us the Gold Partner Competency in Security.

Cisilion CSP Overview of Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) Program

New Commerce Experience (NCE) now includes Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365 and Power Platform

Cisilion Celebrates Industry Leading Customer Satisfaction Score

Cisilion has increased our score by seven points in the last 12 months to a fantastic 57

Cisco Announces Price Increase by Jan 30th

Cisco has announced that many of their products will be subject to price increases

Apache Log4j Vulnerability – What You Need to Know

Cisilion are working with our key vendors to determine vulnerabilities to the recently discovered Apache Log4j Security Vulnerabilities

Cisilion Achieve Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation

Cisilion is proud to announce that we have earned the Azure Virtual Desktop advanced specialisation

Defender for Endpoints: Now FREE with M365 E3

Microsoft has recently announced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P1, a more cost-effective endpoint protection plan

Cisilion’s Cost Busting Azure Optimisation

If Cloud was considered a strategic initiative for an organisation before Covid-19 then Cloud is certainly the first choice now

Cisilion Achieve Microsoft Adoption + Change Management Specialisation

Cisilion is proud to announce that we have achieved the Microsoft Adoption + Change Management Advanced Specialisation

Zoom leaps into Contact Centre with Five9 acquisition

After experiencing huge growth, like many Cloud UC vendors, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom has made its first major acquisition

New ‘full lifecycle’ Technology Services 3 Framework Achieved

Cisilion is proud to have achieved its RM3804 Technologies Services 3 capabilities.

Microsoft Ignite 2021 – Our Key Takeaways!

It wouldn't be a Microsoft event (#MSIgnite) without a handful of “wow” demos, announcements, updates, and new products announcements. In this blog, we take you through our top takeaways.

Three Reasons We Swear by Maintenance

Ideal if you’re on the fence about whether to purchase (or renew) maintenance

Skype for Business End-of-Life Countdown – What You Need to Know

For most, the logical migration is to move your voice, chat and meetings to Microsoft Teams.

Predictions for the Future of I.T in 2021

From Hybrid Working to Low-Code No-Code, our Chief Strategy Officer predicts the potential IT trends for the New Year.

Supporting Graduates: The Cisilion Academy

Join us here at #TeamCisilion and join our graduate scheme, The Cisilion Academy, to kickstart your career in IT!

Cisco’s Recent Numbers Certainly Got the Markets Talking…

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins was all smiles during CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' this week reassuring investors

Building the Foundations for Secure Remote Working

Hybrid working environment means cybersecurity and data has become increasingly vital

Cisilion Reviews: Surface Laptop Go

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go is a more than capable, great looking, and best of all affordable premium laptop from Microsoft

The Secret to Cisilion’s Hybrid Working Success

Unsurprisingly, navigating the changes to the office environment and higher demand in digital processes has been challenging

Bake AI into Your Contact Centre

We are starting to scratch the surface in becoming more automated and driven by AI in the Contact Centre space

Don’t Let Complacency be the Reason You Get Hacked

Covid-19 has accelerated the already annually increasing cyberattacks upon businesses

Microsoft Ignite 2020 Day 1 – Key Takeaways

Day one of Ignite 2020 was full of many new announcements across Microsoft Teams, M365, Azure, and Power Platform

Cisilion Shortlisted for CRN’s Corporate VAR of the Year

Cisilion has been shortlisted for the prestigious Corporate VAR of the Year title at the 2020 CRN Channel Awards

Microsoft Teams Innovation Overdrive with New Features!

One of the biggest sets of updates by Microsoft, showing the commitment to driving innovation, inclusion & accessibility

Cisilion Achieve ‘Calling for Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialisation’

Cisilion is celebrating being one of the first UK Partners to be awarded 'Calling for Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialisation'

Cisco Live 2020 – Key Takeaways

Rob Quickenden analyses the key opening announcements from Cisco Live 2020 and breaks down his key takeaways

Key Remote Working Offers

As well as being able to help you best configure your solutions, there are a number of offers you may wish to take advantage of.

Key Covid-19 Remote Working Offers Explained

As specialists in the technology enablement and integration space, Cisilion stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients during Covid-19

Cisilion to Provide Free Microsoft Teams Adoption Services To NHS

Cisilion have announced free Microsoft Teams Adoption Services for the NHS

You Need to Prioritise Multi-Factor Authentication

When discussing security with clients, multi-factor authentication continues to be a high priority concern

Cisilion IT Leadership Podcast: Episode I ft. Chris White, CIO

Cisilion's Alex Hooper sits down with Chris White, former CIO of Clyde & Co, for an in-depth conversation.

Remote Working in Times of Uncertainty

Rob Quickenden explores the role of telecommuting as the world responds to coronavirus COVID-19

How to Quickly Prevent 99.9% of Attacks on Your Users’ Accounts

Discover how you can quickly prevent 99.9% of attacks on your users’ accounts through multi-factor authentification

The Case for Calling on the Cloud

Discover why so many IT leaders are upgrading to cloud-based communications

6 Key Microsoft announcements at the 2020 RSA Conference

Microsoft used the RSA Conference to bring more exciting announcements around its offerings and capabilities in security.

Cisilion’s Bridges Trek wins Cisco Do Good Award

Cisilion's Bridges Trek in aid of Crisis won the Community Impact Award at the Cisco Do Good Awards

Cisilion Shortlisted for IT Europa Award

Cisilion has been shortlisted for Connected/Mobility Solution of the Year at the IT Europa Awards

Cisilion re-certified as Cisco Gold Partner

Cisilion is proud to announce its recertification as a Cisco Gold Partner, meeting Cisco's rigorous standards

Cisilion Renews Microsoft Gold Partner Status

Cisilion is proud to announce that it has renewed its prestigious Microsoft Gold Partner status for 2020

New Framework Status Boosts Cisilion’s Public Sector Capabilities

Cisilion is proud to have expanded its RM3808 Network Services 2 capabilities

Network Switches that Make Life Easier

Intent-based networking means constant developments on how we can get the most out of the infrastructure

Cisilion Awarded Microsoft Surface Ultimate Seller Status

Cisilion's Chief Strategy Officer Rob Quickenden has been awarded Microsoft Surface Ultimate Seller status

Make Productivity Your New Years Resolution

When it comes to our work and the things we do - we should think about how we can work more efficiently.

Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

Microsoft sent out warnings last week about a rise in phishing attacks and scaremongering related to the coronavirus outbreak

Four Cisco & Microsoft Interop FAQs

There’s a lot of buzz in the around the Microsoft and Cisco interoperability

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving (EIA)

Key takeaways from the latest Gartner report focusing on Enterprise Information Archiving (EIA)

Cisilion Enterprise Agreement – What You Need to Know

Your Cisco software portfolio has never been so flexible and easy to manage, saving you time and money

Microsoft 365 Business Voice for SMB – Available Now!

Microsoft 365 Business Voice pricing for small and medium businesses is now available

Cisco Global Networking Trends Report 2020

The Cisco 2020 Global Networking Trends Report explores how advanced networking is dramatically changing

Cisco & Microsoft Announce Cloud Video Interop

Microsoft and Cisco have worked together to simplify the interoperability between their leading collaboration platforms

Cisilion at the British Legal Technology Awards 2019

Cisilion is excited to be Key Sponsors for the Alliance of the Year award at the 2019 British Legal Technology Awards.

7 Key Microsoft Ignite 2019 Highlights – So Far

After a day of hot Teams and Azure announcements, our CSO Rob Quickenden summarise the opening days at Microsoft's Ignite event

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers

The latest Gartner analysis of the cloud access security broker (CASB) market sees Microsoft lead the way.

Four Key Reasons To Upgrade Your Infrastructure

The Cisco Catalyst family of LAN switches is designed for a new era of intent-based networking

Cisilion Wins Best SME UC Solution at the Comms National Awards

Cisilion Crowned Best SME UC Solution of the Year at the Comms National Awards

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Surface 2019 Event

Microsoft’s annual Surface event lived up to my high expectations with five key new additions to the Surface family announced.

Cisilion Expand Public Sector Framework Expertise

Cisilion is proud to continue to add to its increasing list of public sector frameworks expertise

Cisco Webex vs Zoom – Who Do the Experts Prefer?

In this whitepaper, ZK Research explores the differences between Webex Meetings and Zoom.

Cisco & Cisilion Break £26,000 Fundraising Milestone for Crisis

Cisco and Cisilion is celebrating breaking the £26,000 fundraising milestone for Crisis, the national charity for homeless people

Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions

Read through Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant review of Meeting Solutions

Cisilion Shortlisted for Five Comms National Awards

Cisilion is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for five Comms National Awards

Three Key Reasons Why You Should Consider Webex Calling

This is an exciting time for cloud collaboration, here are three key takeaways on Cisco Webex Calling

Cisilion Shortlisted for CRN Corporate Reseller of the Year

Cisilion has been shortlisted for the prestigious CRN Corporate Reseller of the Year title at the CRN Channel Awards.

Will Microsoft Teams Ever Replace Outlook?

Cisilion's CSO shares his thoughts around positioning chat-based collaboration tools

Skype for Business End-of-Life – What You Need To Know

Moving and adopting a new service needs proper planning, communication, testing, integration, and change management

My Week at Cisilion: Liza Gracheva, Marketing Intern

Our intern, Liza, takes us through her week with the Cisilion Marketing team and her experiences

Cisilion’s Hannah Taylor Shortlisted for Woman of the Year

Cisilion’s Marketing Director Hannah Taylor has been shortlisted for CRN Women of the Year

Collaboration That’s Not Just for Chat & Content Sharing

Set Microsoft Teams free by extending to your existing meeting and conferencing rooms

Cisilion Takes Gold with Key Microsoft Security & Compliance Competency

Cisilion has earned its eighth Microsoft Gold competency after adding Gold Enterprise Mobility Management

Cisilion Achieve G-Cloud 11 Status

Cisilion is proud to have G-Cloud 11 on its increasing list of public sector frameworks

Cisilion Crowned Enterprise Reseller of the Year at Comms Business Awards

Cisilion win the coveted Enterprise Reseller of the Year at the Comms Business Awards

Cisilion Renews Cisco Master Collaboration Specialisation

Cisilion is proud to renew its Cisco Master Collaboration Specialisation status in the UK

Join Cisilion, Cisco & Crisis for the Thames Bridge Trek

Cisco and Cisilion are teaming up to take on the Thames Bridge Trek to fundraise for Crisis.

Cisilion Shortlisted for Three Comms Business Awards

Cisilion is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Comms Business Awards

Surface Hub 2S Key Takeaways

Start Spreading the News: Surface Hub 2S will be available to pre-order in May 2019

Cisilion Shortlisted to Defend Computing Marketing Strategy Award

Cisilion has been shortlisted to defend its Computing Marketing Strategy Award

The Real Reason your Collaboration Technology Doesn’t Work

The real reason your collaboration technology doesn’t work - Why it pays to keep it simple for users

Cisilion Shortlisted for Two CRN Sales & Marketing Awards

Cisilion have been shortlisted for Best Company to Work For & Best Marketing Campaign at the CRN Sales & Marketing Awards

AI is a Game Changer for Webex Meetings

AI has the power to make Webex Meetings more efficient, productive and pleasant through cognitive collaboration

Cisilion Shortlisted for ‘Best Company to Work For’

Cisilion are thrilled to be shortlisted for ‘Best Company to Work for (Over £10m)'

The Modern Digital Retail Trends Report

Riverbed Retail Digital Trends Survey 2019 provides fantastic insight into the digital desires of shoppers

Microsoft Teams Celebrates Enterprise Connect Win with 8 New Features

Microsoft Teams won the Best in Show award in recognition for its vision for making communication and collaboration easier

Four Key Reasons to Invest in Intent-Based Networking

Discover why the Cisco Catalyst family of LAN switches is designed for a new era of intent-based networking

Cisilion Win IT Europa Best Enterprise Solution Award

Cisilion win the coveted Best Enterprise (On-Prem/Hybrid) Solution at the 2019 IT Europa Awards

Integrated Systems Europe 2019: Key Takeaways

Cisilion's CSO had the pleasure of being invited to Integrated Systems Europe, here's his key takeaways from the conference

Cisilion Shortlisted for NTA Reseller of the Year Award

Cisilion are thrilled to be shortlisted for Reseller of the Year at the National Technology Awards 2019

Cisilion Shortlisted for IT Europa Enterprise Solution Award

Cisilion are thrilled to be shortlisted for Best Enterprise Solution at the IT Europa Awards 2019

6 Key New Features for Teams in 2019

2019 has only just began, but there's already been a number of major enhancements this year for Microsoft Teams

All You Need Is Love… And Hyperconverged Infrastructure ❤️

Find your perfect Hyperconverged match with our HCI speed dating day

Cisilion in the Press: Rebuild the Firewall

Our Enterprise Presales Consultant explains why replacing the legacy Firewall estate should be a priority

Inspiring New Ways of Teaching & Learning with Surface

Inspiring new ways of teaching and learning with Cisilion’s Surface as a Service.

Your Meraki FAQs Answered

Cisilion's Head of Modern Infrastructure, Denis Kayes, answeres your FAQs around Cisco Meraki

Download the Legal Innovation Special Report

The Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, imagines a day in the life of the future lawyer

8 Highlights from Build 2019 – The future is Here, Are You Ready?

8 highlights from Build 2019 - The future is Here, Are You Ready?

Early New Year Cheers with Microsoft Teams Voice Enhancements

New Year cheer comes early as Microsoft Teams announce new Advanced Voice Enhancements

Cisilion’s 2018 Awards – The Magnificent Seven

Looking back at Cisilion's brilliant awards wins in 2018 - The Magnificent Seven

Cisilion Win Cisco Double Crown with EMEAR and UK&I Marketing Partner of the Year Awards

Cisilion win Cisco EMEAR and UK&I Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year for at the Cisco Partner Summit 2018

Cisilion Shine in ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe’ Report

Cisilion has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Europe.

Seven Key Reasons To Consider Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Seven Key Reasons Why You Should Consider Hyperconverged Infrastructure

HyperFlex Learn, Then Lunch Webinar Series

Transform Your Career and Define Our Future Solutions

Cisilion are going from strength to strength with an expansion of our London based Presales team

Flip2Flex: For All Your Cisco Collaboration Needs

Three key reasons how Cisilion's Flip2Flex will transform the way you collaborate.

Introducing Gary Smallman – Cisilion’s Operations Director

We sat down with Gary Smallman, our Operations Director to discuss Cisilion's strategy for the future

We’re Hiring: Join Cisilion’s Sales Team

Cisilion are going from strength to strength as we expand our sales team

Hannah Cunningham Wins CRN Women In Channel Award

Cisilion are celebrating the recognition of Hannah Cunningham as Marketing Employee of the Year

See you at the Cisilion Wine Bar at London Law Expo 2018 – 9th October

Cisilion are proud to announce the Cisilion Wine Bar at London Law Expo 2018

Cisilion shortlisted for Comms National Awards 2018

Cisilion have been shortlisted to defend our Best Enterprise Vertical Market Solution title at the Comms National Awards.

Cisilion Shortlisted to Defend CRN Reseller Title

Cisilion has been shortlisted to defend the prestigious CRN Corporate Reseller of the Year title at the CRN Channel Awards.

Surface Go Review: It’s Great For Business

Our CSO put the brand new Surface Go through its paces to see how it performs across a busy working week.

#GetModern with Microsoft Teams

Cisilion's CSO breaks down Microsoft's statement that Teams is now a complete meeting and calling solution.

What to do when vSphere 5.5 General Support ends this September

Cisilion's Data Centre Solution Architect talks us through your options when vSphere 5.5 reaches its end of support.

Empower the Next Generation with Surface

Surface is the powerful, next-generation device that delivers the ultimate in versatility, performance and design for students.

My Week at Cisilion: Honica Sharma, Marketing Intern

We were lucky enough to have a Marketing Intern join our London marketing Team in August.

Guest blog: 10 Deep Dive Reasons Why You Need Cisco Umbrella

Cisilion spoke with Cisco Cyber Security Specialist, Ali Wadi, to highlight why your business needs to sign up for our Umbrella trial.

Cisilion’s Hannah Cunningham Shortlisted for two CRN Women in Channel Awards

Cisilion’s Marketing Director Hannah Cunningham has been shortlisted for two CRN Women in Channel Awards.

Microsoft Inspire 2018 – 5 Key Core Messages

A week after Microsoft Inspire 2018, Cisilion's CSO Rob Quickenden reflects on his five key core messages from the conference

Microsoft Inspire 2018 – Cisilion’s Initial Key Takeaways

Returning back to the office after a packed week in Vegas, our team share their initial key takeaways from Microsoft Inspire 2018.

What happens in Vegas… Cisilion at Microsoft Inspire 2018

For once, what happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas, as our CSO Rob Quickenden shares his initial highlights of Microsoft Inspire 2018.

Cisilion Chosen as Surface Go Launch Partner

Cisilion has been chosen as a launch partner for Surface Go - Microsoft's smallest, lightest, most affordable Surface yet.

Cisilion and the G-Cloud 10 Framework

Cisilion added the G-Cloud 10 to its list of public sector frameworks, offering an services including Cloud Hosting, Cloud Software, and Cloud Support.

Cisilion Win Marketing Strategy of the Year

Cisilion won the coveted title at the Computing Tech Marketing & Innovation Awards ceremony thanks to our impressive Innovation Centre Experiences campaign.

This is Us… #TeamCisilion

At Cisilion, our mission is simple – to transform and connect businesses through next-generation IT infrastructure. Cisilion serves a global client base across more than 70 countries. This is us, #TeamCisilion.

Cisilion win Innovator Award at Cisco Marketing Velocity 2018

Cisilion has won the coveted Marketing Velocity title at this week’s Cisco Marketing Velocity Awards thanks to our impressive Innovation Centre Experience marketing campaign to launch a brand new menu of two-hour interactive customer experiences.

How Surface Hub 2 will revolutionise team collaboration

Microsoft today have announced a “teaser” for its new Surface Hub 2, just a day before UC Expo and two months after announcing it had stopped producing the original Surface Hub. The new Surface Hub 2 is a sleek 50.5-inch 4K+ display.

Cisilion Shortlisted for Comms Business & Computing’s Tech Awards

Hot off the heels of recent award wins, Cisilion have been announced as finalists for Enterprise ICT Solution at the Comms Business Awards and Marketing Strategy of the Year in the Computing's Tech Marketing & Innovation Awards.

Why Cisilion should be your Contact Centre Partner

Cisilion provides a true end-to-end customer care solution. Cisilion integrates the solution into your business and provides a robust cloud infrastructure. We work with the largest collaboration vendors with gold status accreditations.

Cisilion Win Best Marketing Campaign at Comms Dealer Awards

Cisilion won the coveted title at last night’s Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards ceremony.

Four reasons why your business needs Cisilion’s Webex board Trial

Cisco’s Webex Board plays a key part in my IC meetings, so it’s no surprise that my customers always want to know more about it.

Microsoft Partner Day Key Takeaways

This week, key members of Cisilion’s Microsoft Practice joined hundreds of partners at Twickenham for Microsoft’s Partner Day.

Cloud Networking with Cisco Meraki

With schools under constant pressure to look for the most low-cost option, how do you avoid solutions that appear to be affordable up front, but lead to hidden costs in years to come?

Test your defence with Office 365

Did you know, Microsoft allows admins to “simulate attacks” to test your defences and how likely your employees are to click on phishing links without actually putting your business at risk?

Cisilion win Best Connected / Mobility Solution of the Year 2018

Cisilion won the coveted title at last night’s awards ceremony thanks to our impressive Cisco Meraki SD-WAN deployment with the iconic retail brand hmv.

Cisilion Takes Gold with New Datacentre Competency

Cisilion have re-energised our Data Centre practice in the shape of new consultants, renewed DellEMC partnership and today, we are proud to add a new Microsoft Gold competency in Data Centre.

Cisilion shortlisted for Comms Dealer Award

Hot off the heels of being shortlisted in the National Technology Awards and IT Europa Awards, Cisilion have been announced as finalists for Reseller Best Marketing Campaign in the Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards.

Cisilion is ready to help with your GDPR needs

For months now, we have heard with increasing urgency about the need to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming out of the European Parliament. Tired of all the GDPR noise? Here is what you need to know.

Cisilion shortlisted for two IT Europa Awards

Cisilion have been shortlisted for both Connected / Mobility Solution of the Year and Enterprise Solution of the Year at the upcoming IT Europa Awards 2018. This is thanks to our successful Cisco Meraki SD-WAN deployment for retail icon hmv.

Microsoft crowned “Best of Enterprise Connect” for new Teams features

Just over a year since it’s official launch, Microsoft Teams has won big at Enterprise Connect 2018, taking home the show’s top prize: “Best of Enterprise Connect”, based on the reimagined vision for Teams as the hub for teamwork in Office 365.

Cisilion re-certified as Cisco Gold Partner and Master Collaboration Specialisation in the UK

Cisilion is proud to announce that it has re-achieved two prestigious Cisco accreditations, holding its Gold Certification and Master Collaboration Specialisation in the UK status. To earn Gold Certification, Cisilion had to meet rigorous standards.

Microsoft Teams One Year Anniversary

A year since it was first released, Microsoft Teams has become a crucial hub for teamwork. We regularly work with customers to build a modern workplace that suits their needs, Microsoft Teams has quickly become an essential part of this process.

Why You Should Consider Hyperconverged infrastructure

For those interested in adopting HCI, I like to start with Dell EMC. Not only is Dell EMC #1 in Hyper-Converged, but its VxRail Appliance is built on the world’s best-selling Dell EMC 14th Generation PowerEdge server platform.

Cisilion Shortlisted for NTA Award

Cisilion have been shortlisted for Reseller of the Year at the upcoming National Technology Awards 2018. The awards celebrate the pioneers of new technology and companies who have made outstanding technological contributions.

Microsoft announce new seamless information protection capabilities

With the exponential increase in the number of data breaches, combined with fresh regulatory compliance such as GDPR immanent, Microsoft have made another leap forward in achieving their goal of providing a holistic information protection strategy.

Four ways WebEx is transforming video collaboration

At Cisilion, we are always looking for fresh ways to create a better collaboration experience for our customers. Our vision is to create a seamless user experience that keeps everyone connected and makes sure tech tools are easily adopted.

One month on from MiFID II, here’s what you need to know

One month on from the implementation of MiFID II, the largest realignment of regulatory legislation in the European financial sector for over a decade.

Six ways Cisco DNA delivers cutting-edge intelligence

To stay relevant in a digital-first world, networks need to evolve from a highly manual, time-intensive, often static approach to one that’s designed with business outcomes in mind.

Why your business needs Cisco Umbrella

This week on The Cisilion Blog we catch up with Sam Furnica, one of our Senior Security Consultants and today we're diving into Cisco Umbrella, enjoy!

Six reasons why you should consider Microsoft Azure

As a Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Partner, our customers are increasingly choosing Microsoft Azure as their preferred platform for their “modern Data Centre”.

Cisilion Wins Gold with latest Microsoft Cloud Accreditation

Cisilion is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Microsoft Gold competency in Cloud Platform, solidifying its position as a leading Microsoft partner in cloud solutions.

The new Security Flaws affecting all PC s and Devices

As you would have heard in the news, yesterday, design flaws in Intel, AMD and ARM processors made headlines and pushed Microsoft, Intel and others to quickly address the growing security concerns. Microsoft was one of the first to act.

Cisilion Service Desk Shortlisted for Award

Cisilion have been shortlisted for Best Medium to Large Enterprise Managed Service Provider 2018 at the Service Desk Institute’s IT Service & Support Awards 2018.

Cisilion and Tata Communications Partnership

We are delighted to partner with Tata Communications to extend our Global Cisco Collaboration Cloud reach.

Crown Commercial Services Technology Framework Agreement

Cisilion is delighted to have been named a supplier of the new Crown Commercial Services Technology 2 (RM3804) Framework agreement, replacing the expired RM1058 framework.

Cisilion win Corporate VAR of the Year at CRN 2017

Cisilion win Corporate VAR of the Year at the CRN Channel Awards 2017

Your WebEx account is changing

As of the 19th November any new contracts, improved WebEx services hybrid services and Cisco's Next Generation Meetings Platform 'Spark' will be delivered through highly skilled partners. Partner with Cisilion today.

Why do I still need WAN Optimisation for my Office 365 workloads if I have Azure ExpressRoute?

Ever since Microsoft announced the general availability of Azure ExpressRoute for Office 365 in September 2016, our customers are asking if and why they still need WAN Optimisation Technologies.

Be the first to demo Cisco Webex in VR

Cisilion are the only IT provider demoing Cisco Webex Virtual Reality (VR) in our Central London Innovation Centre.

Cisilion win Best Enterprise Vertical Solution 2017

Cisilion win Best Enterprise Vertical Market Solution at the Comms National Awards 2017, for our impressive legal portfolio and successful deployments with law firms such as Bird & Bird.

Don’t Miss Out: Secure your Data Event

Last chance to register for Cisilion's Secure Your Sensitive Data with Microsoft EMS event hosted on 28th September in our Central London Innovation Centre.

Microsoft Teams Gets “Guest Access”

Office 365 Team users can now add people from outside their company to a team, so that these "guests" can participate in chats, join meetings, collaborate on documents.

Cisilion become member of Service Desk Institute

Cisilion have become a member of the Service Desk Institute to strengthen our customer service and industry knowledge.

Cisilion shortlisted at two Channel Awards

Cisilion have been shortlisted in four categories at two different Channel Awards: the CRN Channel Awards and Comms National Awards 2017.

How Cortana and Alexa will be a match made in AI heaven

Microsoft and Amazon announce partnership to combine their AI devices: Cortana and Alexa.

Cisilion Shortlisted at UK IT Industry Awards 2017

Cisilion are a finalist for VAR of the Year at the UK IT Industry Awards 2017 thanks to our impressive growth and major new logo wins.

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report 2017

Microsoft has published its latest bi-annual Security Intelligence Report (SIR), volume 22. Download it to find out about the latest threats to endpoints and the cloud.

hmv selects Cisilion and Cisco Meraki SD-WAN to transform retail sites

hmv is transforming its 130 retail sites with Cisco Meraki SD-WAN. This deployment will replace their legacy network which is no longer fit for purpose.

Cisilion a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Gold Partner 2017

Cisilion has been recognised as a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Gold Partner 2017 after investing heavily in our security offering.

The Cisco 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report

This new cybersecurity report contains emerging research and perspectives on with contributions from Cisco and its partners. Download it now!

Day 3 at #MSinspire

Our Daniel Jones is at Washington DC attending #MSInspire and he has been sharing his thoughts on the conference. Check out his thoughts on day 3 below:

Microsoft Inspire – Day 2

#TeamCisilion is attending this year's Microsoft Inspire - Daniel Jones from our Sales team shares his thoughts on Day 2.

We’re hiring – Join #TeamCisilion

Looking for a new challenge? Want to join a fun, growing and global company?

Microsoft Inspire: 10 things from day 1

#TeamCisilion is attending this years Microsoft Inspire conference at Washington D.C. Our Microsoft Account Director Daniel Jones shares his thoughts.

Cisilion earns Microsoft cloud platform competency

Cisilion are excited to add another Microsoft competency into our portfolio - Microsoft Cloud Platform Competency.

What’s Hot This Month – June 2017

Cisilion have teamed up with our key vendors: Cisco, Microsoft, Riverbed and Dell EMC, to bring you the hottest IT news each month.

Cisilion wins Enterprise Reseller of the Year 2017

Cisilion won Enterprise Reseller of the Year 2017 at the Comms Business Awards, thanks to our impressive new enterprise customer portfolio and deployments.

Dell EMC Announce VxRail 4.5

Our Data Centre Practice Lead William Taylor talks about the key highlight from Dell Emc in June 2017.

Ransomware attack on your mind?

Our CTO Alex Hooper describes how the Cisco Umbrella can protect your company from ransomware attack.

What is Azure Site Recovery and why should you care?

Read how Azure Site Recovery can enable business continuity and prevent disasters, as told by Cisilion's Chief Strategy Officer Rob Quickenden.

What’s Hot This Month – May 2017

Cisilion have teamed up with our key vendors: Cisco, Microsoft, Riverbed and Dell EMC, to bring you the hottest IT news each month.

Riverbed: Back to the Packet trenches Webinar

Cisilion's key partner Riverbed are hosting a webinar on May 23rd. COvering all things Wireshark troubleshooting skills. Hosted by Riverbed’s CTO Hansang Bae.

Cisilion Receives New Microsoft Cloud Competency

Cisilion receive new Microsoft Cloud competency in Enterprise Mobility Management covering all enterprise mobility and advanced security services available.

Cisilion finalist at Comms Business Awards 2017

Cisilion has been named finalist for 'Reseller of the Year - Enterprise' at the upcoming Comms Business Awards 2017.

Is the WannaCry Outbreak over?

Our Chief Strategy Officer shares his thoughts on the recent WannaCry ransomware attack and the next steps for your business to be protected in the future.

Microsoft incorporating AI into everything they do

Microsoft is incorporating Artificial Intelligence into everything they do. Read the full story as told by Cisilion's Chief Strategy Officer Rob Quickenden.

Why is Cisco acquiring Viptela?

Cisco just announced its acquisition of Viptela to expand its SD-WAN offering. Read more about it here, as told by our CTO Alex Hooper.

Dell EMC Introduces New XtremIO

Cisilion's key partner, Dell EMC gives its XtremIO an overhaul. Read the Dell EMC highlight from May written by Cisilion's William Taylor.

Announcement: Cisilion speaking at UC Expo 2017

Cisilion will be speaking with Willis Towers Watson at the Microsoft Theatre on 17th May at UC Expo 2017. We will talkabout the success of Willis Towers Watson's Skype for Business deployment and how it's facilitated the evolution of the workplace.

What is Software Defined Datacentre?

What is Software Defined Data Centre? Why is it crucial for your business? Read our blog to find out.

Cisilion wins Reseller Best Marketing Campaign at Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards 2017

Cisilion has been crowned ‘Reseller Best Marketing Campaign’ in Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards 2017.

Webex Board & Surface Hub

Cisilion is the only Systems Integrator in London with both the Cisco Webex Board and Microsoft Surface Hub in our state of the art Innovation Centre. Come and check them out side by side: Webex Board and Surface Hub!

Cisilion achieves Cisco Master Collaboration Specialisation

Cisilion becomes one of only eight UK Partners to become a Cisco Master Collaboration Partner - the highest level of collaboration expertise.

Presenting: Cisilion’s new monthly webinar series

Cisilion's brand new monthly webinar series, 'Cisilion's Tech Update', will launch in May 2017. The live webinars will cover the hottest topics from our key vendors Cisco, Microsoft, Dell EMC and Riverbed.

What’s Hot This Month – April 2017

Cisilion have teamed up with our key vendors: Cisco, Microsoft, Riverbed and Dell EMC, to bring you the hottest IT news each month.

Microsoft Azure Information Protection Update

Cisilion alongside Microsoft Azure Information Protection can help you become GDPR compliant, as the new regulation kicks in next year.

Dell EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud is now available on VxRail

Dell EMC’s leading turnkey hybrid cloud platform is now available on the only HCI appliance jointly developed with VMware.

Cisilion #EdTech Workshop

Register today for Cisilion's #EdTech workshop, a demo customised to your education facility's IT needs and requirements.

Cisilion receives Dell EMC Platinum Partner Status

Cisilion receives Dell EMC Platinum Partner Status, as the vendor revealed its new partner program in March 2017. We are excited to expand our storage and datacentre practice.

Cisilion appointed Surface Hub Opportunity Reseller Status

Cisilion are now a certified Microsoft Surface Hub Reseller. We can sell, deploy and configure Surface Hubs and related accessories, as well as provide maintenance, support, implementation and user adoption services.

Cisilion up for three awards at Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards 2017

Announcement: Cisilion are thrilled to be shortlisted for Best Company To Work For, Best Marketing Campaign and Best Customer Event at the Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards 2017.

Skype for Business Online gets huge Enterprise Feature overhaul

Microsoft just made two huge new features "Generally available" for all users in all Office 365 regions for Skype for Business Online.

How modern are law firms?

Cisilion's Modern Lawyer Challenge was taken by 80 IT Decision Makers from the world's leading law firms. Find out the results of the survey here by downloading our infographic.

Cisilion’s SD-WAN Workshop

Register here for Cisilion's complimentary, one-to-one SD-WAN workshop to reduce IT complexity and find the best SSD-WAN solution for your business.

Is your business prepared for Microsoft Teams?

Are you prepared for Microsoft Teams? Read the guidelines from our CSO Rob Quickenden.

Why Get VxRAil?

Find out the full description and benefits of Dell EMC's VxRail solution.

Do you enable the modern lawyer?

Cisilion were a key sponsor at the British Legal Technology Forum 2017. Have a look at what our CTO Alex Hooper presented at the event.

Are Hybrid Clouds Real or Imaginary?

Cisilion will be a panelist at the CloudExpo 2017. The panel will discuss the hybrid cloud and its requirement for businesses.

Cisilion shortlisted for Best Enterprise Solution at IT Europa Awards 2017

Cisilion have been shortlisted for 'Best Enterprise Solution' at the IT Europa Awards 2017. The Awards will be hosted on March 30th in London.

Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report

Download Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report to learn security industry insights and key findings taken from threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends.

Are you prepared for a new era in privacy regulation?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect in 2018. Where are you on your GDPR journey?

Is your Avaya estate future proof?

Avaya recently filed for bankruptcy protection, find out more about alternative contact centre solutions for your business.

Don’t miss out on the British Legal Technology Forum

The British Legal Technology Forum 2017 hosted on 14th March is fast approaching and Cisilion are a key sponsor. Request a complimentary pass to attend.

The journey of an email phishing attack

Cisilion CSO Rob Quickenden's blog on phishing attacks - how they are curated, why they are successful and how to defend your organisation from them. Sign up for a ATP pilot.

Cisilion shortlisted at PCR Awards 2017

Cisilion have been shortlisted for Corporate VAR of the year at the the PCR Awards 2017.

Tech Trends 2017

Cisilion's Marketing team attended the Tech Trends 2017 event, where key tech journalists from the UK press predicted what to expect in the upcoming year. Read the highlights here.

What’s Hot This Month

Cisilion have teamed up with our key vendors: Cisco, Microsoft, Riverbed and Dell EMC, to bring you the hottest IT news each month.

New VxRack SDDC Rack Scale Hyper-converged Systems

Cisilion's January 2017 update with Dell EMC, where VMware and Dell EMC join forces on new VxRack SDDC Rack Scale Hyper-converged systems.

Riverbed Update January

Riverbed are now offering Riverbed SteelCentral NetIM, a holistic solution for managing modern dynamic IT infrastructures, offering discovery, monitoring multiple domains, and enabling IT Operations to easily troubleshoot infrastructure issues.

Microsoft launches new cloud platform for connected cars

Microsoft takes part in the connected car game, but in the form of a cloud platform. The new Connected Vehicle Platform will go live later this year.

Cisco & Apple Partnership Update

The Cisco and Apple partnership was established a year ago. The two tech giants finally reveal what we can look forward to. Highlights shared by Cisilion's CTO, Alex Hooper.

New Year’s resolution: Redefine your WAN

Paul Griffiths, Technical Director at Riverbed wrote a guest blog about what exactly is SD-WAN and how can it benefit your business.

Want to get GDPR Compliant?

Cisilion and Azure Information Protection can help your organisation control and help secure email, documents and sensitive data that you need to share outside your company walls.

Cisilion’s Christmas Ode to Cloud PBX

Cisilion successfully deployed our first full Cloud PBX with PSTN Conferencing and PSTN Calling all through Office 365. This initial project, which followed the Skype Operations Framework.

Microsoft adds new services to Azure across its’ UK Datacentres

Microsoft announced that Azure and Office 365 services are available from it's UK data centres. Yesterday, Microsoft announced that it has expanded on this availability of Azure in the UK by bringing several new services.

CRN Top VARs 2016

CRN Top VARs is a report into the fortunes of the 100 biggest UK resellers. Once again Cisilion are featured in the 2016 CRN Top VARs list with revenue swelling 20% and operating profit more than doubling.

Cisilion co-hosting Microsoft’s ‘Demystifying Cloud’ Webinar

On Tuesday 13th December, Cisilion will be co-hosting a live webinar and Q&A with Microsoft around Microsoft Cloud.

#TeamCisilion Charity News

#TeamCisilion showed support to Shooting Star Chase, our charity of the year, by helping them prepare for their annual Christmas concert.

Windows 10 “Creators Update”

Windows 10 “Creators Update” will bolster a new wealth of security capabilities to better protect, defend and respond to threats on networks and devices without the need for endpoint protection.

December Highlights from DELL EMC

Dell EMC have launched a new "All Flash Isilon Storage" which was formerly known as “Project Nitro”. The new version delivers better performance.

December Highlights from Riverbed

The latest news from Riverbed includes a new version of their SteelCentral product, which addresses the needs of enterprises.

A New Approach to Endpoint Security

Our CTO Alex Hooper shares Cisco's new announcement around its new approach to endpoint security.

Cisilion joins the P-seller crew

Cisilion gets awarded Microsoft P-seller status. Through the P-Seller Programme - Cisilion and Microsoft will use their joint expertise and commitment to build a successful co-selling alliance across predefined and priority workloads.

Announcement: Cisilion key sponsor and exhibitor at British Legal Technology Forum

Cisilion are a key sponsor at Europe’s largest legal IT conference, British Legal Technology Forum 2017.

Cisilion’s New Innovation Centre is now live

Following a big launch party last night on November 10th, Cisilion has launched its new Innovation Centre equipped with the newest technologies from key partners: Cisco, Microsoft, Riverbed & Dell EMC.

Key highlights from DELL EMC

Find out the key product highlights from DELL EMC since their merger in September 2016.

Latest announcements from Riverbed

Find out the key highlights from Riverbed in October 2016, including announcements around SteelConnect, SteelCentral and SteelFusion.

Microsoft Teams announced

This week, Microsoft unveiled the upcoming Microsoft Teams Service which naturally will form part of Office 365.

Cisilion helps Insurance giant to achieve significant cost savings and reduce global travel

Cisilion deployed a full collaboration platform at Aspen, enabling the global insurer to achieve impressive cost savings and extra productivity through reducing operational costs & global travel.

Cisilion Adds Pexip To Its Portfolio Of Collaboration Vendors

Cisilion strengthens its collaboration offering by adding Pexip to its partner portfolio alongside existing vendors including, Microsoft, Cisco and Dell EMC.

SIPCOM and Cisilion announce new partnership

Cisilion and SIPCOM announce new strategic partnership. Cisilion's expertise perfectly compliments SIPCOM’s UC and voice cloud services offerings.

Cisilion help Aspen transform business efficiency through Immersive video

Cisilion helps Aspen empower their workforce across the world through the deployment of the Cisco Unified Communications and collaboration suite, transforming the way they work.

Applying “global intelligence” to enforce security and compliance across your business with Office 365 E5

Office 365 provides security intelligence like no other, and helps businesses protect, detect and respond to threats.

Aspen empowers their workforce through enriched global collaboration

Cisilion connected Aspen's workforce across the world with global Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration deployment, transforming the way they work.

“Scenario Parity” finally here for Skype for Business Online

Microsoft showcased its newest features for Skype for Business at their Ignite conference held in Alaska last week.

Secure, Intelligent, More Productive – Yep, That’s Office 365

Microsoft reveals new enhancements, products and services which focus more on security, productivity and intelligence - all powered by Microsoft's Cloud.

Join #TeamCisilion for a feel good Friday

Looking for a new challenge? Want to join a fun, growing and global company?

Maximise Performance for Your Software Defined Business

As a key partner, Cisilion would like to invite you to join Riverbed’s Software-Defined Branch Roadshow, showcasing the launch of their new SteelConnect solution.

Skype for Business Online Multi-Region is almost ready to roll

Microsoft are readying better support for Multi-National Office 365 users to provide better media quality by reduced latency.

Cisilion achieves channel recognition for Global Enterprise UC deployments

Cisilion has received recognition for global UC deployments with Aspen Insurance and Willis Towers Watson by being shortlisted in three categories at the Comms National Awards 2016.

Cisilion shortlisted at CRN Awards 2016

Cisilion has been shortlisted for Corporate VAR of the Year at the CRN Channel Awards 2016.

Dropbox has been hacked

Dropbox is the latest company to have its users' data dangled in harm's way after a major cyber attack involving 68 million personal records.

Cisilion certified for Cisco Meeting Server (Acano)

Cisilion has been certified to sell Cisco Meeting Server (Acano) solutions to help our clients on their video operability journey.

Cisilion reinforces great FY16 with launch of new website

Cisco Gold Partner Cisilion strengthens its position as a leading global system integrator with the launch of its new website. The re-launch comes after a significant year of growth, supporting Cisilion’s ever-increasing client portfolio.

5 Highlights from Cisco’s Big Cybersecurity Report 2016

Cisco released their Annual Security report in July 2016 - read about the five key highlights.

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Cisilion Shortlisted for IT Europa Awards 2022

Protecting against cyberattacks and embracing multi-factor authentication

Announcement: Welcome to our new Head of Pre-Sales, Lee Gatland!

What’s New with Microsoft Teams & Cisco Webex – March 2022

Microsoft re-invents Partner program with focus on Cloud Services

The Customer Voice of the MSP: Past, Present and Future

Cisilion Achieves Gold Partner Competency in Security

Cisilion CSP Overview of Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) Program

Cisilion Celebrates Industry Leading Customer Satisfaction Score

Cisco Announces Price Increase by Jan 30th

Apache Log4j Vulnerability – What You Need to Know

Cisilion Achieve Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation

Defender for Endpoints: Now FREE with M365 E3

Cisilion’s Cost Busting Azure Optimisation

Cisilion Achieve Microsoft Adoption + Change Management Specialisation

Zoom leaps into Contact Centre with Five9 acquisition

New ‘full lifecycle’ Technology Services 3 Framework Achieved

Microsoft Ignite 2021 – Our Key Takeaways!

Three Reasons We Swear by Maintenance

Skype for Business End-of-Life Countdown – What You Need to Know

Predictions for the Future of I.T in 2021

Supporting Graduates: The Cisilion Academy

Cisco’s Recent Numbers Certainly Got the Markets Talking…

Building the Foundations for Secure Remote Working

Cisilion Reviews: Surface Laptop Go

The Secret to Cisilion’s Hybrid Working Success

Bake AI into Your Contact Centre

Don’t Let Complacency be the Reason You Get Hacked

Microsoft Ignite 2020 Day 1 – Key Takeaways

Cisilion Shortlisted for CRN’s Corporate VAR of the Year

Microsoft Teams Innovation Overdrive with New Features!

Cisilion Achieve ‘Calling for Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialisation’

Cisco Live 2020 – Key Takeaways

Key Remote Working Offers

Key Covid-19 Remote Working Offers Explained

Cisilion to Provide Free Microsoft Teams Adoption Services To NHS

You Need to Prioritise Multi-Factor Authentication

Cisilion IT Leadership Podcast: Episode I ft. Chris White, CIO

Remote Working in Times of Uncertainty

How to Quickly Prevent 99.9% of Attacks on Your Users’ Accounts

The Case for Calling on the Cloud

6 Key Microsoft announcements at the 2020 RSA Conference

Cisilion’s Bridges Trek wins Cisco Do Good Award

Cisilion Shortlisted for IT Europa Award

Cisilion re-certified as Cisco Gold Partner

Cisilion Renews Microsoft Gold Partner Status

New Framework Status Boosts Cisilion’s Public Sector Capabilities

Network Switches that Make Life Easier

Cisilion Awarded Microsoft Surface Ultimate Seller Status

Make Productivity Your New Years Resolution

Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

Four Cisco & Microsoft Interop FAQs

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving (EIA)

Cisilion Enterprise Agreement – What You Need to Know

Microsoft 365 Business Voice for SMB – Available Now!

Cisco Global Networking Trends Report 2020

Cisco & Microsoft Announce Cloud Video Interop

Cisilion at the British Legal Technology Awards 2019

7 Key Microsoft Ignite 2019 Highlights – So Far

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers

Four Key Reasons To Upgrade Your Infrastructure

Cisilion Wins Best SME UC Solution at the Comms National Awards

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Surface 2019 Event

Cisilion Expand Public Sector Framework Expertise

Cisco Webex vs Zoom – Who Do the Experts Prefer?

Cisco & Cisilion Break £26,000 Fundraising Milestone for Crisis

Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions

Cisilion Shortlisted for Five Comms National Awards

Three Key Reasons Why You Should Consider Webex Calling

Cisilion Shortlisted for CRN Corporate Reseller of the Year

Will Microsoft Teams Ever Replace Outlook?

Skype for Business End-of-Life – What You Need To Know

My Week at Cisilion: Liza Gracheva, Marketing Intern

Cisilion’s Hannah Taylor Shortlisted for Woman of the Year