Münster-based network specialist nicos becomes "Cisco Premier Integrator
Award confirms outstanding technical expertise and commitment to the highest quality of service in the IT sector.
Münster, July 2025. nicos AG, partner to SMEs 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 tailor-made solutions at the highest technical level. nicos has two specialized 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 implement particularly demanding projects and meet the specific requirements of globally active customers.
As a partner to globally active SMEs, we don't just offer technology - we deliver trust, planning security and real added value.
In addition to technical qualifications, nicos will benefit from exclusive Cisco programs in the future, including access to dedicated support, demos, training and participation in partner programs 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 nicos' visibility in the Cisco network and opens up additional opportunities in sales and marketing cooperation 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 is a real competitive advantage."
Robert Holm, nicos CEO, also sees the move as strategically groundbreaking: "The Cisco Premier Integrator status is a strong signal to our customers: We consistently invest in know-how 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 clout.
Jürgen Städing, COO Xantaro Group, emphasizes: "The Cisco certification of nicos confirms the technical expertise and strategic aspirations of our group. We thus ensure that our customers worldwide have access to high-performance networks and future-proof infrastructures. This underlines 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."
With Cisco Premier Integrator status, nicos is strengthening its role as a reliable digitalization partner for SMEs - technically adept, globally positioned and with a clear focus on sustainable customer relationships.
About nicos
nicos specializes in secure, global data communication. As a managed services provider, it connects the sites and production facilities of medium-sized companies worldwide via customized 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 implemented more than 4,300 customized 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.
Further information:
www.nicos.group
www.nicos-cdc.com
www.woyn.com
www.nicosaustralia.com
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About Xantaro
www.xantaro.net
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Robert Holm, nicos Management Board
Michael Braun, Technical Director Infrastructure Solutions & CISO.
Jürgen Städing, COO Xantaro Group
With the new partner status of "Cisco Premier Integrator", nicos is underpinning its technological expertise in the Cisco environment and significantly expanding the added value for medium-sized companies with an international focus.
