Their staff is courteous, responsive, and helpful. Network Solution For network connectivity, Dan's installed Cisco equipment in its Watertown headquarters, Wisconsin chocolate factory, and Waltham data center at Exodus Inc., a Internet service provider and Cisco technology partner. Cisco equipment is bullet proof. You set it up and it doesn't break. And the company's service plans are excellent.
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The network consists of PIX firewalls, Cisco 3600 and 2600 routers, Catalyst 5000 and 2900 switches, and Cisco Local Directors for load balancing. One Cisco 3600 router installed in the data center provides access to customers placing orders over the Internet as well as connectivity to the firm's Watertown headquarters. At Watertown, a Cisco 2600 router enables business and marketing staff to access the data center, as well as the Internet and OneCore, which also uses Cisco routers, switches, and PIX firewalls. The Dan's Chocolate factory and Watertown headquarters are connected via a secure VPN link. Results Since beginning operation in November, Dan's Chocolates has witnessed a dramatic climb in the number of daily orders, Arena said.