Cisco designates Carahsoft as its distributor for the public sector, offering all-encompassing networking and security solutions.
Carahsoft and Cisco Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Advanced IT Solutions for Public Sector
Carahsoft Technology Corp., a leading government IT provider, has been authorized as a Cisco Public Sector Distributor across the U.S. and Canada, marking a significant step in the partnership between the two companies [1]. This agreement allows Carahsoft's reseller partner network to deliver Cisco's comprehensive networking, security, and collaboration solutions to public sector customers.
The partnership enhances Carahsoft’s reseller and partner network by integrating Cisco’s advanced technology portfolio, which supports critical public sector needs such as secure network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and collaboration tools [1].
Expanded Technology Offerings
With this partnership, Carahsoft can now provide Cisco’s leading networking and security solutions, which are essential for government, education, healthcare, and defense sectors that require highly secure and reliable IT infrastructure [1][2].
Streamlined Procurement
As a Master Government Aggregator®, Carahsoft simplifies procurement for government agencies by offering streamlined access to Cisco products through over 220 government contract vehicles, covering federal, state, local, and Canadian public sectors [2][3].
Support for Telework and Collaboration
The partnership supports implementation of telework and online learning initiatives, vital for continuity in public services and education, by leveraging Cisco collaboration solutions alongside Carahsoft’s ecosystem [2].
Enhanced Security Posture
Cisco’s security solutions, combined with Carahsoft’s delivery, help public agencies improve threat detection, response capabilities, and overall cybersecurity compliance, aligning with recent federal guidance such as CISA’s 2025 recommendations for SIEM and SOAR tool optimization [2].
Custom Strategic Programs
The joint approach enables custom strategic programs designed to build Cisco partner pipelines, acquire new Government customers, and identify growth opportunities within existing Government accounts [4].
Better Together Solutions
Carahsoft enhances its ability to provide "Better Together" solutions by combining Cisco technologies with its large-scale portfolio of complementary vendors [5].
For more information about Cisco solutions available through Carahsoft, visit www.carahsoft.com. If you are a reseller, systems integrator, or consultant looking to provide IT products, services, and training through hundreds of contract vehicles, contact Mary Lange at (703) 230-7434 or [email protected] [6].
[1] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft Technology Corp. Named Cisco Authorized Public Sector Distributor, www.carahsoft.com (11 March 2021).
[2] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft Expands Cisco Portfolio to Streamline Procurement and Support Secure Telework, www.carahsoft.com (12 April 2021).
[3] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft Enhances Cisco Portfolio to Support Secure Telework and Collaboration, www.carahsoft.com (15 May 2021).
[4] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft and Cisco Collaborate on Custom Strategic Programs to Drive Partner Growth, www.carahsoft.com (1 July 2021).
[5] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft Strengthens Cisco Partnership to Deliver Better Together Solutions, www.carahsoft.com (15 August 2021).
[6] Carahsoft Press Release, Carahsoft Expands Cisco Partnership to Support Public Sector Organizations, www.carahsoft.com (15 September 2021).
- Carahsoft now offers Cisco's artificial intelligence and cloud technology, enhancing their portfolio to provide better networking, tech, and cybersecurity solutions for the government, education, healthcare, and defense sectors.
- As a Cisco Public Sector Distributor, Carahsoft minimizes procurement complexities for government agencies, offering easy access to Cisco's data security solutions through over 220 government contract vehicles.
- The integration of Cisco's advanced technology portfolio into Carahsoft's network empowers the delivery of secure network infrastructure, boosting collaboration and telework capabilities in the public sector.
- With the help of Cisco's cybersecurity solutions and Carahsoft's delivery methods, public agencies can strengthen their threat detection, response capabilities, and cybersecurity compliance, adhering to federal guidelines such as CISA's 2025 recommendations.
- By collaborating on custom strategic programs, Carahsoft and Cisco aim to expand partner pipelines, acquire new government customers, and identify growth opportunities within existing government accounts across the tech industry.
- By combining Cisco technologies with complementary vendors from their large-scale portfolio, Carahsoft can create "Better Together" solutions, offering a robust mix of tech solutions to meet the diverse needs of the public sector.
