Muhammad Azeem Qazi

Another good week at MNB Networks Ltd where I’ve been working on more WAN planning for customer in APAC with 14 countries connected by a global backbone. Otherwise we supported a customer by deploying the #cisco 9300 switches and #meraki 🛜 access points CW9166-MR managed by Meraki dashboard for an office move. Emma headed to the Midlothian Chamber event yesterday with William to advertise our services and meet some more local businesses. We also made some strides with tweaking the cost model for NETi netiplatform.com and have some more interest. Next week we are continuing to develop more features and leverage some outside expertise to help us go to the next level. Today we received an order for a renewal of a customer Meraki network which has ~170 MX64, 180 x MR42, 2 x MX250 and 25 x Z3 Teleworker boxes. This is quite a significant deal for us given we have only been a Cisco partner a few months and sold in the region of $100k USD list of product 🚀 We also provided a customer with some #hpe #aruba #networksupoirt contracts through our distribution partners ✅ Finally, I spent some time mentoring William today setting him a challenge to research and prepare the “internet” core network so we can emulate the Internet during #fortinet #sdwan project that we will have underlay and overlay routing via #advpn. The challenge was to research VRFs, build a config, apply to the switch, make it reachable from our office network which he managed to do in an afternoon 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You can see how we work by actively and openly discussing solutions and supporting each other with our output being on the SMART board in the picture! Next week he will be configuring the FortiGates in the lab environment and racking everything in our new #prebuild rack. The way he will do this is by developing a #netbox config render and using scripts to deploy the configs pulling the variables from Netbox. The reason we used this approach was to give real world internal training tasks and responsibility to the engineers to make design decisions etc and in this scenario to educate that we could use a single Cisco 3850 to perform routing, switching, and segmentation without using multiple different physical devices. Loads going on and next week we have some more activities and meetings lined up. Contact us via the website if you want to work with a highly skilled team focused on doing the right thing for your business or need Cisco, Fortinet or any other vendor equipment 🤝

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Got plans this week? If you haven’t already, sign up to join us in Sydney and Melbourne for exclusive networking events focused on AWS' solutions for migrating VMware workloads! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gE-ywP4M . Event Details: Sydney - 31 July 2024 ⏲ 2.00pm – 5.00pm AEST 📍 Doltone House Hyde Park . Melbourne - 1 August 2024 ⏲ 2.00pm – 5.00pm AEST 📍 Grand Hyatt . This is an in-person event where you can network with fellow tech professionals and AWS specialists for some knowledge-sharing. It’s a chance to gain insights from experts about migrating your VMware workloads to the cloud while driving innovation and agility.  . If you’ve got cloud migration challenges or want some tips about this journey, be sure to talk to a member of our DNX team. With valuable VMware-specific offers, including AWS credits and tailored training, you might just find the solution to your VMware migration challenges right here. So register now for the event, and we’ll see you there! . #ExitVMware #VMwareToAWS #AWSMigration #MigrateToAWS #Modernisation #CloudMigration #InfrastructureStrategy #Networking #TechEvent #AWS #DNXSolutions #AWSPartner

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Interesting read on how ANZ Bank transformed its branch network experience in a short time with SDWAN and the help of Cisco Services. #CiscoSDWAN #CiscoCX #CiscoCXDigital #CiscoServices

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I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming session, BRKENS-2823, at CiscoLive Melbourne. In this session, we'll explore software-defined segmentation in Cisco Secure Campus and Branch networks and how Security Group Tags (SGTs) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) can work together to enable a common security policy across multi-domain networks. 🌟 What to Expect: In-Depth Discussion: We'll discuss the importance of software-defined segmentation and how it enhances security and scalability in modern networks. Live Demo: I'll show you a live demo of how SGTs and ISE can be used to implement a unified security policy, ensuring consistent protection across different network domains. Practical Insights: Learn practical steps and best practices for configuring and managing software-defined segmentation in your network. 💬 Join the Conversation: What are your experiences with software-defined segmentation? How have you implemented SGTs and ISE in your network environments? What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them? I look forward to seeing you at the session and engaging in a lively discussion. Your insights and questions are always welcome! #SoftwareDefinedSegmentation #CiscoSecure #CampusNetwork #BranchNetwork #SGTs #ISE #NetworkSecurity #MultiDomainNetworks #TechSession #CiscoLive

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Melbourne !!! Survey of racks for available space and power for the incoming network equipment Trace existing terminal cables, as they may need replacement (maximum of 6 cables per terminal server). Locate installed DSL circuit and test their functionality if possible (basic internet connectivity by pinging google). Identification of cable management constraints Locate pathways and identify risks for installations Identify storage space for equipment that will be delivered Identification of any constraints or site-specific requirements for deployment activities Completion of WWT site assessment template including site photographs Patching Schedule – to be created as per supplied template pre and post implementation

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Tesserent is proud to announce that our Managed Services Team have achieved Microsoft Solutions Partner status in Modern Work, Security, and Azure Infrastructure. This milestone marks our commitment to excellence in delivering cybersecurity-led cloud solutions and strategic alignment with Microsoft's advanced technological ecosystem. Patrick Butler, Managing Partner - Managed and Professional Services, adds "Businesses across the region rely heavily on Microsoft solutions to deliver mission-critical IT services. Given this reliance, and with Microsoft not providing services to implement and manage their solutions, it’s fundamental for us to support our clients in maximizing their investments while ensuring top-tier cybersecurity resilience." Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g8zjGa4Z

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Interesting read on how ANZ Bank transformed its branch network experience in a short time with SDWAN and the help of Cisco Services. #CiscoSDWAN #CiscoCX #CiscoCXDigital #CiscoServices

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The rise of sophisticated cyber-threats demands a new security approach. Enter Zero Trust, a model that challenges implicit network trust and redefines cybersecurity. Outcomex partners with Cisco as a trusted Cisco Gold Partner and the 2023 Cisco ANZ Partner of the Year to help you adopt a Zero Trust strategy and fortify your network. https://lnkd.in/gVdeDBy6 #ZeroTrust #Security

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📣 BIG NEWS: Skytap has opened the first of two data centers in Microsoft #Azure Australia. #IBMPower #cloud ✅ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm8VrAgx

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With cloud spending in Australia set to rise by roughly 20% this year, now is a great time to ensure you have the capacity to meet this growth that might exceed your current limits https://lnkd.in/gmbKmKPQ

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What are your biggest #virtualisation challenges? For some, consolidation magnifies the impact of hardware failures and downtime. Solutions like VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance can help with #reducedowntime by up to 85%, according to Gartner You can make the most of the VMware platform and prepare for VMware certifications through the courses at Lumify Work. Explore here: https://ow.ly/2lqJ50RhSrY

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What are your biggest #virtualisation challenges? For some, consolidation magnifies the impact of hardware failures and downtime. Solutions like VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance can help with #reducedowntime by up to 85%, according to Gartner You can make the most of the VMware platform and prepare for VMware certifications through the courses at Lumify Work. Explore here: https://ow.ly/G55k50RhSnp

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As IT environments become more complex, businesses are struggling to understand what’s really going on within their network infrastructures 🫣📈 Learn how #AIOps is changing the way we work in our IT Trends APJ Webcast, available on-demand 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3V0kQlf #EmpoweringSince1999 #Observability #ITmonitoring #APAC

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Red Hat's latest enterprise Linux distro has new features to tackle hybrid-cloud complexity - https://lnkd.in/gzdCDVFA #Singapore #CyberSecurity #Cyber #InfoSecurity #CyberAttack #InformationSecurity #Bitdefender #DataProtection #DataSecurity #DataBreach #Phishing #Malware #Ransomware

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Cyber threats are relentless​ — are you prepared to protect your data? At #CommvaultSHIFT Sydney, Gareth Russell will share expert insights into safeguarding cloud-first systems, responding to threats in real time, and rebuilding after inevitable attacks. Be part of the conversation on November 28th and discover solutions to protect what matters most. https://ow.ly/lh4p50U8V0Z

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Handle expanding data, overcome visibility challenges, and ensure resilient IT operations. Read how local Australian governments are leveraging #observability for better citizen services.

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