Modern Cisco Needs Patching. Legacy Cisco Needs Fixing.
5 February 2026 - 1 Minute Read
Most organisations are running multiple generations of Cisco networking equipment at the same time, from modern, security-sensitive platforms to older, stable hardware.
What's the sensible Cisco support model, its simple:
🔹 Current Cisco platforms
Reduce risk with genuine Cisco firmware, software and security patching, plus TAC support where it matters.
🔹 Legacy Cisco platforms
Maintain uptime with rapid third-party hardware replacement and quick fixes without unnecessary OEM coverage.
🔹 Hybrid model (the new way for risk adverse, but still financially savvy business)
Genuine Cisco support for newer, at-risk technology, and third-party maintenance for older, end-of-support equipment - all under one Baby Blue contract.
Right support. Right lifecycle stage. Lower risk.
If this resonates with you then contact us: info@babyblueit.com | 01234 412320
About the Author
Will Nicholls
Will Nicholls is an industry recognised expert in the field of Hardware & Software Maintenance services especially around all IBM platforms. Will has worked in this field as a salesman for over 25 years and in his time has won some of the largest third party maintenance contracts many of which, due to his passion for account management, stayed with him for multiple years. Will is known for his innovation, bringing new, highly profitable services to the organisations he worked for. Will is now responsible all things maintenance related and making sure that we always do the right thing for the Customer.
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