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500+ Enterprise Clients $2B+ Under Advisory 160 published case studies Ex Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP negotiators
Enterprise AgreementSmartNet renewalCatalyst & MerakiSecurity licensingTrue forward defenseSplunk bundles
Fixed fee or contingency at 25% of savings. On contingency our fee is 25% of the savings we deliver and you keep 75%: no savings, no fee, zero risk.

Zero fee risk, if you want it: most negotiation engagements can be paid entirely from the savings we create. No savings, no fee →

Overview What we do How it works Client results Why Redress Ways to engage FAQ
Overview

Where we step in

Cisco EAs promise simplicity and price growth into the anniversary. We step in before the EA commits you to true forward math, when SmartNet renewals price on install base fiction, and when the Splunk bundle appears.

Our Cisco practice centers on the Enterprise Agreement renewal, review and optimization service: consumption consolidated across Smart Accounts and portals, suites right sized to measured use, cross vendor overlaps cut, and the renewal structure negotiated with true forward under control. Around it sit the SmartNet renewal advisory and benchmarking.

What we do

Pick the engagement that fits the moment

Our Cisco engagements run for one all inclusive fixed price or on contingency at 25% of the savings we deliver.

Most requestedRenewal

Cisco EA renewal and optimization

Consumption consolidated across Smart Accounts, suites right sized, overlaps cut, and the renewal negotiated with true forward under control.

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Support

SmartNet renewal advisory

Support coverage matched to the installed base and negotiated against the alternatives.

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Benchmarks

Cisco benchmarking

Your pricing measured against comparable Cisco agreements by size and product mix.

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Negotiation

Cisco contract negotiation

The deals between EA renewals, security, collaboration, Meraki, negotiated with the EA consequences explicit.

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How it works

Four phase engagement procedure

01

Baseline

Agreements, entitlements, usage, and spend mapped in the first two weeks.

02

Benchmark

Your quote against comparable closed deals for your size and industry.

03

Strategy

Target position, concession plan, and timing built around the vendor’s fiscal calendar.

04

Negotiate

We run the sequence with your team through to signature and document the close.

Client results

What changed after clients engaged

EA
Public sector renewal published
11
Vendor practices covered
100%
Your side, never vendor paid
Why Redress

Why buyers pick us

Most Cisco advice comes from partners with hardware margin in the outcome. We built Redress the other way.

Independence

No Cisco money, ever

No partner status, no hardware resale margin, no referral fees. Suite sizing and overlap decisions are priced on your economics alone.

Experience

500+ engagements, 11 vendors

EA structures, true forward mechanics, and cross vendor overlap economics negotiated continuously across the enterprise stack.

Results

Outcomes you can verify

A published public sector Cisco EA reset, and EA renewal outcomes of 20 to 35 percent across the wider practice built on the same preparation.

Commercial model

Fixed fee or 25% contingency

All inclusive fixed fees with first deliverables in 15 business days, or contingency at 25% of the savings we deliver: you keep 75%, and if we save you nothing, you pay nothing.

Ways to engage

Two ways to work with us

Most popular

Full negotiation mandate

  • We run the deal end to end with your team
  • Benchmarks, strategy, counters, and the close
  • Fixed fee, or contingency where we are paid only from savings we deliver
  • Zero risk on contingency: if we do not save you money, we do not get paid
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Advisory behind the scenes

  • Your team faces Cisco, we arm them
  • Deal review, benchmarks, and talking points on demand
  • Scales from one review to the whole cycle
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Frequently asked questions

Questions clients ask us first

Is a Cisco EA actually cheaper?

Sometimes. The a la carte comparison has to be modeled honestly, including true forward growth. We run that math before you commit.

What is true forward exposure?

Growth above your committed quantity bills at the anniversary. Unmanaged, it quietly compounds; capped, it is a budget line.

Can SmartNet renewals be reduced?

Almost always. Install base scrubs remove retired devices, and multi year terms price differently.

Are you independent of Cisco?

Completely. No reseller margin, no vendor money. Your side only.

Which Cisco services do you offer?

The Enterprise Agreement renewal, review and optimization service, the SmartNet renewal advisory, and benchmarking. Security and collaboration overlap decisions run inside them or standalone.

How are engagements priced?

Fixed price, all inclusive, or contingency at 25% of the savings we deliver: you keep 75%, and if we save you nothing, you pay nothing. Every fixed fee covers the full workstreams, up to four advisory calls, and email support.

Do you replace our team in front of Cisco?

No. We advise and prepare, and your team keeps the chair and all vendor communications. Every Cisco proposal gets a written assessment before you respond.

What data do you need to start?

Smart Account and portal consumption data, the EA contract and suite definitions, and any renewal quotes on the table. The EA baseline lands within 15 business days of complete data.

Buyer side advisory boardroom

Your next Cisco motion is an opportunity

EA renewal on the calendar. Splunk migration on the desk. Data center refresh approved. We start where you are.

Negotiation intelligence, monthly

One letter a month. Negotiation moves, audit signals, and price book shifts.