As a trusted Cisco partner, we help organisations maximise the value of their technology investments through expert consultancy, implementation, and managed services. From enterprise networks to mission-critical and operationally sensitive environments, we deliver secure, resilient Cisco solutions that improve performance, strengthen cybersecurity, and underpin sustainable growth.
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Cisco Capabilities
As a Cisco preferred partner, Sword designs, delivers and maintains secure, AI-ready infrastructure, from the campus and branch to the data centre and cloud. Our Cisco-certified engineers bring together networking, security, data centre, collaboration and observability to help organisations build digital resilience, backed by ongoing managed services.
High-performance, secure LAN, Wi-Fi and SD-WAN that connects offices, campuses, branches and operational sites.
- Network assessment, design and deployment with Cisco Catalyst switching and Wi-Fi 7
- SD-WAN and secure edge for fast, reliable branch and cloud connectivity
- Segmentation and centralised policy for consistent security everywhere
- Cloud-based management, monitoring and ongoing support
Secure, VPN-free access to applications, with users and devices verified continuously.
- Zero trust strategy, design and Cisco Secure Access implementation
- Identity, device and access policies tailored to your organisation
- Application segmentation to limit the impact of a breach
- Integration with your wider security operations
Modern, AI-ready data centre infrastructure built to scale with demanding workloads.
- Data centre network and compute design with Cisco Nexus and UCS
- High-performance infrastructure for AI and data-intensive workloads
- Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity and automation
- Lab pre-configuration and testing for lower-risk deployment
End-to-end visibility across your network, applications and AI workloads, using Splunk and Cisco ThousandEyes, so you can find and fix issues before they affect users or operations.
- Full-stack observability with Splunk Observability Cloud
- Network and internet assurance with Cisco ThousandEyes
- Observability for AI infrastructure and agentic applications
- AI-assisted troubleshooting for faster root cause analysis
Secure, reliable collaboration that connects people wherever they work.
- Cisco Webex meetings, calling and messaging
- Meeting room and video device design and deployment
- Cloud calling migration and integration with existing systems
- Ongoing change and adoption services
Case Study
Securing Network Independence Across 100+ Operational Sites
Context
Designing and delivering an independently governed, secure network backbone across more than 100 operational sites.
Solution
Sword engineered a resilient network architecture using Cisco technologies, incorporating multi-tier segmentation and DMZ implementation aligned to NIS regulations, NCSC CAF, and IEC 62443.
Outcome
Delivered total network isolation and secure connectivity across remote locations under a strict zero-disruption mandate.
Leadership Spotlight
Ray Smith
Solutions Director, CCIE
Ray leads the development of innovative networking, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies for organisations operating across enterprise, regulated, and critical infrastructure environments. Combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business outcomes, he helps customers leverage technologies to improve resilience, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation.
More Information
Working with a Cisco Preferred Partner gives you access to certified expertise, proven delivery methodologies, direct alignment with Cisco’s latest technologies and best practices and access to the best commercial offerings when procuring the Cisco portfolio. You benefit from trusted advice, faster deployment, enhanced support, and solutions designed to maximise performance, security, and return on investment across your network and security infrastructure.
Cisco’s integrated security portfolio helps organisations adopt a Zero Trust approach, securing users, devices, applications, and data wherever they reside. Solutions such as Secure Access, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Edge provide consistent protection across on-premises, cloud, and remote environments.
Yes. Cisco technologies are trusted by organisations operating in highly regulated and business-critical sectors, including energy, utilities, government, healthcare, transportation, and financial services. Their industry-leading networking and security solutions provide the resilience, visibility, and protection required to support compliance obligations, operational continuity, and secure digital transformation in the most demanding environments.
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Whether you are strengthening operational resilience, securing critical infrastructure, or improving organisational preparedness, our UK-based experts are ready to support your mission-critical operations