Netformx Launches Windows-Based Network Discovery to Simplify Assessments for Cisco Partners

Hello,

Netformx, a leader in enterprise network transformation, has released Netformx Collection Engine 2.0 for Windows, making it even easier for Cisco partners to deliver fast, accurate network assessments.

This new release complements the existing Docker-based option for Linux and Mac, expanding discovery capabilities to a wider range of customer environments. With the addition of Windows support, Cisco partners can now run or enable customers to run discoveries in environments where Docker is restricted or unfamiliar, ensuring broader adoption and faster sales cycles.

Why It Matters

Netformx AssetXpert is the AI engine that enriches the discovery data and helps Cisco partners eliminate manual, error-prone processes when assessing customer networks. By automating discovery and enriching results with critical data, AssetXpert provides:

• End-of-Life (EoX) visibility
• Actionable refresh and lifecycle insights
• Cisco SmartNet contract alignment
• Maximum incentive capture, including Customer Assessment Incentives (CAI)

With Collection Engine 2.0 for Windows, partners can now reach customers who previously faced discovery challenges due to strict IT policies or lack of Docker support.

Key Benefits of Collection Engine 2.0

• Broader Reach: Windows-based discovery removes Docker roadblocks, enabling more customer networks to be assessed.
• Easy & Secure: No installation required. End customers can run scans themselves and share encrypted results with their Cisco partner.
• Faster Sales Cycles: Self-service scans build trust and shorten the time to proposal by weeks.

What Partners and IT Teams Can Do with AssetXpert

• Automatically discover the actual network in minutes
• Get a complete multivendor inventory with configs and status
• Map topologies and network segments
• Spot EoX milestones, security risks, and compliance gaps
• Layer in Cisco SmartNet contract status and other insights
• Maximize CAI incentives and lifecycle rewards
• Present findings in a clear, actionable dashboard

Two Flexible Discovery Options

• Netformx Docker (Linux & Mac)
  • Secure, non-invasive scans aligned with IT policies
  • Passes enterprise security requirements
  • Familiar for network engineers
  • Requires no installation
• Netformx Collection Engine 2.0 (Windows) NEW!
  • Runs easily on Windows clients or jump servers
  • Guided, installation-free experience
  • Enables customer-led scans with encrypted results
  • Works seamlessly with AssetXpert for reports and insights

The Cisco Partner Advantage

With both Docker and Windows discovery options, Cisco partners can:

• Deliver richer, more flexible assessments
• Build deeper trust through customer-driven scans
• Accelerate refresh and modernization opportunities
• Align with Cisco 360 and maximize incentives
• Position themselves as trusted advisors in digital transformation

Ready to Get Started?

Now is the time to help customers prepare for secure, AI-ready, future-proof networks.

For details on accessing Collection Engine 2.0 as a current user, or to learn more about AssetXpert for a complete assessment experience, contact us at sales@netformx.com.

How can I do a discovery from a Windows environment?