Stay ahead in today’s remote and hybrid work landscape by exploring secure, flexible collaboration network architectures. This course takes you deep into Cisco’s Collaboration Edge solutions, focusing on Expressway-C and Expressway-E, to equip you with the skills to deploy and manage secure, scalable access for remote and mobile users—no traditional VPN required. You’ll explore key topics such as NAT and firewall traversal, dual-NIC deployments, protocol interworking, and the robust clustering capabilities of the Expressway Series.



Cisco Collaboration Edge Services
This course is part of Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations Specialization

Instructor: Mai Vang
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Deploy and manage Cisco Expressway—C/E for secure, scalable remote and mobile collaboration—no traditional VPN required
Configure Expressway Zones, implement call routing and certificate-based security, and address toll-fraud prevention
Integrate Cisco Unified Border Element for secure VoIP, manage IP trunks, and connect with Webex and Microsoft Teams
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December 2025
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In today's interconnected world, seamless communication and collaboration are vital for organizations striving to achieve their business goals. Whether it is enabling remote employees to connect with their teams or facilitating secure interactions with clients and partners, having a robust Edge services architecture is essential. Imagine a multinational corporation with teams spread across the globe, relying on video conferencing and instant Messaging to maintain productivity. Without an efficient Edge services framework, these interactions could be plagued by connectivity issues and security vulnerabilities. This material introduces the Cisco Collaboration Edge architecture, which provides a reliable and secure solution for these challenges. This solution ensures that your organization's communication is as seamless and secure as possible. By delving into the components and functionalities of the Cisco Collaboration Edge, this guide empowers IT professionals to enhance their network's capabilities. With insights into the Expressway Series, NAT and firewall traversal techniques, and the Cisco Unified Border Element, readers will be equipped to deploy a resilient and adaptable network infrastructure. This knowledge not only addresses the immediate need for secure and efficient connectivity but also prepares your organization for future growth and technological advancements.
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In today's interconnected world, seamless communication across diverse locations is vital for the success of multinational enterprises. The Cisco Expressway Series offers a robust solution for connecting voice and video devices securely across enterprise networks and beyond, facilitating efficient business-to-business communication. Imagine a scenario where your company's offices are spread across continents, from New York to Sydney. In this scenario, you need to communicate without the burden of excessive WAN traffic and delays. By using the Cisco Expressway's powerful features such as Zones and Search Rules, your organization can ensure optimal call routing, improve communication efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience. This guide delves into the various configurations and deployment models of the Cisco Expressway Series, including Neighbor Zones, Traversal Zones, and the implementation of structured dial plans. By understanding these concepts, you will be equipped to deploy a scalable and secure communication infrastructure that supports modern business needs while mitigating risks like toll fraud. Whether you are an IT professional seeking to optimize your enterprise's communication system or a network engineer responsible for maintaining a seamless global network, the insights provided here will help you. You will be able to harness the full potential of Cisco Expressway Series for effective and secure collaboration.
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Welcome to this introductory content on Cisco Unified Border Element, a pivotal technology for modern voice and video communication networks. In today's interconnected world, businesses often rely on seamless voice and video connectivity across diverse networks. Imagine this scenario where a multinational corporation needs to bridge their internal VoIP network with a global partner's system for a critical project collaboration. Cisco Unified Border Element is a robust solution that enables this interaction by acting as a bridge between disparate networks, ensuring reliable and secure communications. By replacing traditional physical voice trunks with IP-based ones, Cisco Unified Border Element simplifies the integration of different communication systems. This solution becomes an essential tool for organizations looking to enhance their communication infrastructure. This training is designed to provide you with the basic understanding of the Cisco Unified Border Element architecture, configuration, and deployment scenarios. Whether you are an enterprise network administrator or an IT professional involved in setting up VoIP solutions, understanding the Cisco Unified Border Element can significantly enhance your ability to manage network communication. You will also be able to optimize network communication. From ensuring quality of service to preventing toll fraud, this content offers valuable insights into using this solution for various applications. These applications include connecting on-premises networks to cloud-based services or integrating voice equipment during corporate mergers. After completing this training, you will be equipped with the knowledge to begin to implement and maintain a Cisco Unified Border Element solution, ultimately improving your organization's communication capabilities and operational efficiency.
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