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Data Consult awarded “Collaboration Partner of the Year” & “Transformational Partner of the Year”

Once again, Data Consult is making headlines! The “Cisco ME West Partner Summit – 2018” has granted Data Consult the “Collaboration Partner of the Year”, and the “Transformational Partner of the Year” awards! We’re proud to be honoring our CISCO Gold Certified Partnership for the 14th consecutive year, and sustaining our journey to provide tailor-made digital solutions across the whole MENA region.
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Lebanon Smart City Experience

On Saturday 16th of September, 2017, Ogero in collaboration with Data Consult  launched the first smart city in Lebanon at BeitMisk. This project has been initiated by Ogero a few months ago, as part of its nationwide digital strategy. One of the objectives Ogero is aspiring to achieve, is to build a nationwide Internet of...
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SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS and IOS XE

Summary: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software contains multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to remotely execute code on an affected system or cause an affected system to reload. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted SNMP packet to an affected...
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WannaCry: A Massive Ransomware Outbreak

WannaCry: What do you need to know?   Following the release of NSA hacking dumps by Shadow Brokers, blackhat hacker groups used 2017’s most famous Microsoft Windows exploit created by NSA’s “ETERNALBLUE” which takes advantage of a vulnerability in Windows SMB protocol. The hacker group behind WannaCry ransomware launched the largest cyber attack in years...
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Security Alert: Cisco ASA SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2016-6366)

Hello, Very recently, a new security vulnerability affecting Cisco ASA & Firepower was discovered. Below are the short details: Background: A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) code of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a reload of the affected system or to remotely execute...
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Multiple Cisco Security Vulnerabilities (ASA, CUCM, WLC, etc.)

Hello, On April 20th, Cisco released multiple advisories detailing security vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of their products including ASA firewall, Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), WLC and more. The vulnerabilities, if exploited, would allow an attacker to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on the device, possibly resulting in service disruption. The vulnerabilities details and remedies...
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Data Consult crowning achievements with Cisco

Data Consult has been recognized by Cisco Systems for achieving Cisco Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence and for winning the “Winner’s Circle Competition” for year 2015. As part of Cisco’s worldwide assessment process, Customer Satisfaction Excellence is the highest distinction a partner can achieve within the Cisco Channel Partner Program. Participating in the Cisco Customer Satisfaction...
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Alfa, first to Adopt Cisco ACI in Levant

Alfa, one of the two leading mobile operators in Lebanon, selected Cisco ACI as its software defined data center (SDDC) technology. With this choice, Alfa joins the ranks of Etisalat, STC and Du as the fourth mobile operator in the region to adopt this new technology. The next generation data center, based on Cisco ACI, will help Alfa improve operational...
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2015 Events Timeline

Technological infrastructures have become a valuable asset in today’s advanced world. It’s part of Data Consult’s culture to partner with leading IT companies in order to provide innovative solutions to help businesses overcome the challenges they face in their respective markets. This year, Data Consult hosted several events in partnership with Cisco, Oracle and NetApp,...
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The Path to SDN Enlightenment

Since the establishment of the Open Network Foundation (ONF) in 2011 to the inception of the Software Defined Networking (SDN) vision, a technology concept born in the 90’s, into the Mainstream Market, till this very date, I still find that many of my peers, and until recently myself included, in the Network Industry are still...
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