Münster-based network specialist nicos, member of the Xantaro Group, becomes Cisco Premier Integrator

nicos AG, partner of medium-sized companies for secure, global data communication and member of the Xantaro Group, is now a "Cisco Premier Integrator". With this new partner status, nicos is underpinning its technological expertise in the Cisco environment and significantly expanding the added value for medium-sized companies with an international focus. As a member of the Xantaro Group, the status is valid throughout the group - a clear advantage for customers who rely on strong, networked IT partners.

The Cisco Premier Integrator status stands for technological excellence, comprehensive Cisco certifications and continuous further development. For customers, this means: proven expertise, direct access to extended Cisco resources and customised solutions at the highest technical level. nicos has two specialised Cisco certifications - "Internet Infrastructure for Enterprises" and "Internet Infrastructure for Providers" - and thus fulfils the requirements for Premier status. This proof of technical depth enables the company to realise particularly demanding projects and meet the specific requirements of globally active customers.

In addition to the technical qualification, nicos will benefit from exclusive Cisco programmes in future, including access to dedicated support, demos, training and participation in partner programmes such as VIP (Value Incentive Program) and Perform Plus. Simplified processes will also make the team's ongoing training more efficient, which will have a direct impact on project success and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the new status strengthens the visibility of nicos in the Cisco network and opens up additional opportunities in sales and marketing co-operation with Cisco.

"With Premier status, we can provide our customers with even more targeted support for their international IT projects," says Michael Braun, Technical Director Infrastructure Solutions at nicos. "Especially with complex, global infrastructures, close integration with Cisco and access to exclusive resources provide a real competitive advantage."

Robert Holm, nicos CEO, also sees the move as strategically forward-looking: "The Cisco Premier Integrator status is a strong signal to our customers: We are consistently investing in expertise and quality. As a partner to globally active SMEs, we don't just offer technology - we deliver trust, planning security and real added value."

Being part of the Xantaro Group gives the new partnership additional credibility. Jürgen Städing, COO Xantaro Group, emphasises: "The Cisco certification of nicos confirms the technical expertise and strategic aspirations of our Group. In this way, we ensure that our customers worldwide have access to high-performance networks and future-proof infrastructures. This emphasises our consistent further development and our status as a Splunk Elite Plus Partner. We are thus positioning ourselves early on as a premium security and network specialist."

Robert Holm,                                         Michael Braun, Technical Director               Jürgen Städing, 
Executive Board nicos                      Infrastructure Solutions & CISO, nicos        COO Xantaro Group

With Cisco Premier Integrator status, nicos is strengthening its role as a reliable digitalisation partner for SMEs - technically adept, globally positioned and with a clear focus on sustainable customer relationships.

With the new partner status 'Cisco Premier Integrator', nicos reinforces its technological expertise in the Cisco environment and significantly expands the added value it offers to medium-sized companies with an international focus.

The 'Cisco Premier Integrator' status is a strong signal to nicos' customers. nicos consistently invests in know-how and quality.

About the Xantaro Group

Xantaro is a leading provider of high-performance networks, IT security solutions, and managed services for carriers, service providers, and enterprise customers. For over 18 years, the company has offered a comprehensive portfolio covering everything from planning and implementation to operation and optimisation of heterogeneous networks. For enterprise customers, Xantaro delivers secure IT environments with a focus on network and security automation, private wireless, and AI-based solutions. In early August 2024, Xantaro acquired NetDescribe GmbH, a specialist in automated and highly scalable IT solutions for performance, compliance, and security in complex IT infrastructures. This followed the integration of international managed services expert nicos AG in October 2024. The Xantaro Group employs more than 400 people across its locations in Brisbane, Munich, Münster, Manila, Frankfurt, Cologne, and London.

About nicos - member of the Xantaro Group

nicos specialises in secure, global data communication. As a managed services provider, it connects the sites and production facilities of medium-sized companies worldwide via customised wide area networks (WAN). It provides all services from planning and installation to secure 24/7 operation and guarantees maximum availability and the highest possible security with its managed services. In over 25 years, nicos has realised more than 4,300 customer-specific network solutions at 2,200 locations in 130 countries. Today, nicos is an international group of companies with over 170 employees spread across three continents, with locations in Germany, Australia and the Philippines. As a member of the Xantaro Group, nicos is part of an international network for innovative high-performance network solutions.

Media contact:

Xantaro Group
Evelyn Ode
Phone: +49 1520 457 1161
eode@netdescribe.com

nicos AG
Andrea Braun
Tel: +49 251 986 33-5111
abraun@nicos-ag.com