Winning Together

Joint Cisco and RIEDEL Value Proposition

Partnership Overview

RIEDEL Networks is a leading global Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializing in tailor-made, secure networking solutions for multinational corporations. With a "Get it done" DNA forged in the high-pressure world of global sports and media (e.g., at one of the most famous motorsports series), RIEDEL Networks operates a private global backbone with 40+ nodes connecting 4,500+ locations. As a pure-play Cisco partner, we provide deep technical expertise recognized by a wide range of analysts to mid-market. 
Since its founding in 2002, RIEDEL Networks has maintained an unwavering commitment to Cisco architecture. Our partnership with Cisco is rooted in deep technical synergy, supported by a team of 10–15 CCIE, CCNP, and CCNA-certified experts who serve as trusted advisors and frequently contribute to Cisco’s feature roadmaps. Together, we have evolved from traditional MPLS to advanced SD-WAN, SASE, and security solutions, delivering jointly developed offerings that power mission-critical environments worldwide. 

Joint Value Proposition

Cisco and RIEDEL Networks deliver a unique "best of both worlds" experience: the financial strength and innovation of a global technology leader combined with the agility and personal touch of a specialized boutique provider. By focusing exclusively on Cisco’s stack, RIEDEL Networks helps ensure seamless interoperability and expert-level management, challenging traditional setups to deliver high-performance, tailor-made networks that prioritize the customer’s business interests above all else.
Together, we provide high-stakes, mission-critical global connectivity and security through a 100% Cisco-powered backbone, managed by experts who treat your network as their own.

Market Context

Today’s enterprises face a perfect storm of security threats, cloud complexity, and a critical shortage of skilled IT labor. As companies move to the cloud and face stricter regulations, like NIS2, the risk of data breaches increases. RIEDEL Networks addresses these challenges by removing the burden of "DIY" networking. We help customers navigate geopolitical security issues and technological complexity by providing a secure, Cisco-powered infrastructure that is ready for the future of AI and remote work.

Differentiation

Portfolio Area – Networking

Customer Benefit: Seamless, high-performance global connectivity that scales from flagship retail stores to high-speed international racetracks
Cisco and RIEDEL Networks provide a unified fabric that simplifies the management of complex, global infrastructures. By leveraging Cisco’s SD-WAN and Meraki portfolios, RIEDEL Networks delivers a "hands-off" experience for IT teams, shifting the conversation from technical troubleshooting to business-critical SLAs. Whether it is connecting hundreds of retail locations or providing real-time data for the world’s most demanding sports, our joint solution ensures that the network is an enabler of growth, not a bottleneck.

• Proven Scale: Supporting s.Oliver with a worldwide managed SD-WAN across 300 locations and Grenke with 160 sites and Direct Cloud Access

• Mission-Critical Performance: Powering the world’s most renowned motorsport series since 1993 and enabling the Schaeffler Remote Car to be controlled at speeds of 180 km/h from a distance of 80 kilometers

„Our SD-WAN is running perfectly, and we haven't had a single outage since switching (to RIEDEL Networks) from our MPLS. Riedel Networks looks after our network infrastructure and our internet connection so that we can concentrate on providing our customers with the best possible support"

Reference from Head of IT at Müller - Die lila Logistik AG

Differentiation

Portfolio Area – Security

Customer Benefit: Comprehensive, governance-ready security that protects the hybrid workforce and global assets without adding operational complexity.

In an era of sophisticated phishing and ransomware, Cisco and RIEDEL Networks provide a transparently secure environment that protects corporate assets from the backbone to the endpoint. By integrating Cisco’s SASE and firewall stack into a single managed service, we help customers meet strict regulatory requirements, like NIS2. Our "Get it done" approach helps ensure that security is functional and right-sized for the business, providing peace of mind through a hardened global backbone built on Cisco 8000 series hardware.

• Global Reach: Connecting Broadcasting Studios globally and providing Kyocera with a Pan-European Hybrid VPN and Direct Cloud Access

• Operational Reliability: Managing Villeroy & Boch global SD-WAN at 100+ sites with integrated security and 24/7 proactive monitoring

""A smaller company with impeccable references stood out, offering a functional solution at the right price. That company was RIEDEL Networks." 

Reference from Torsten Emmanuel, Head of IT Projects, ATOS Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG

Operational Benefits

• Ensure Digital Resilience: Maintain 24/7 uptime with a proactively monitored, high-availability Cisco backbone.

• Accelerate Global Expansion: Swiftly deploy new sites anywhere in the world using rapid-delivery 4G/5G or other connectivity from a variety of local partners.

• Reduce Operational Complexity: Free up internal IT teams by outsourcing the "heavy lifting" of network management to RIEDEL Networks experts.

• Strengthen Security Posture: Protect against evolving threats with integrated SASE, Zero Trust, and managed firewall services and managed security.

• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership: Avoid "wrong fit" technology investments through expert-led POCs and tailor-made solution design.

• Improve User Experience: Deliver seamless application performance for remote and office-based employees alike.

• Enable Agile Adoption: Pivot network configurations quickly in response to unforeseen business incidents or growth.

• Future-Proof Infrastructure: Stay ahead of the curve with early access to Cisco’s latest features and hardware innovations.