Cisco Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v2.x White Paper

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Figure 1. The Cisco Any Device Roadmap

The primary business reasons behind the Any Device vision include:

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Productivity: Tech-savvy Cisco employees can use their smartphones, tablets, or laptops of choice to do

company work when and where they want, improving job satisfaction and productivity.

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An evolving workforce:

Members of today’s technology-savvy generation who are entering the workforce

are used to having control of their work tools and environment, and they want to choose how they can be

most productive.

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Innovation: Allowing workers to use next-generation devices as soon as they are released may result in

further productivity gains. Early adopters often signal larger marketplace shifts, which can positively

influence Cisco IT adoption and Cisco product strategy.

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Acquisition integration:

Cisco’s many corporate acquisitions join the fold with their own pools of

nonstandard devices. Any Device helps to integrate new divisions quickly and reduce associated security

risks.

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Capital costs: Cisco employs tens of thousands of contractors and consultants in locations around the

world. Cisco must optimize and reduce costs associated with this workforce. By migrating contractors and

consultants to the Any Device program, Cisco realizes a significant annual savings per user.

To support this business direction, Cisco’s IT strategy includes the following considerations:

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A scaled architecture to support any trusted device through industry-standard platforms, transparent

connectivity, integrated security, and ease of management

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Flexible liability from splitting voice and data costs from the hardware based on well-defined policy and

usage rules across personal smartphones and tablets, corporate-owned laptops, and optional corporate

mobile services

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Expense management to proactively optimize cost strategies with strong service provider relationships and

innovative pricing models