For residential customers, Cisco products incorporate advanced features priced especially for the consumer market. For businesses, Cisco products for CPE run Cisco IOS software, which includes the industry's most complete set of intelligent networking features. Businesses that want to outsource networking services seek providers whose networks can easily integrate with their own. For businesses, many Cisco CPE platforms provide add-in module slots for easy configurations that meet customer requirements. Many platforms share the same set of modules for easy sparing and management and investment protection.
Modular components enable redundant simple module swapping instead of replacing an entire chassis.
The program includes installation and implementation services, along with a variety of optional services to complement service provider skills and customize solutions that best meet customer requirements. One example is Cisco Configuration Express, in which Cisco preconfigures CPE and sends it directly to customers. Through Cisco support solutions and maintenance services, service providers can ensure their investments are protected. Cisco Systems Capital offers an array of financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of Cisco service provider customers. By utilizing Cisco Capital financing, service providers can continually deploy leading edge technology products by leasing the inventory, build margin-increasing opportunities when deploying services and maximize cash flows.