>> They want everybody to use the same brand and model of... well, 
>> everything actually.
> 
> You know, that's not such a bad policy (when used reasonably).

No, it's not really.

Or rather, it's a good policy if the thing you choose to standardise on 
is a good choice. In this case, apart from the astronomical cost, 
choosing Cisco is a pretty sensible choice (if a little overkill).

> ) What can this equipment do that you currently cannot do with your 
> network?

I'm guessing it's possible to configure these routers so you can monitor 
traffic from any node. [Not that I will be given the tools necessary to 
do this.]

It should also be easier to set up strange network configurations 
temporarily if the need arrises. [Again, I won't be allowed to do this.]

> ) What might change over the next five years to make this equipment a 
> good choice?

Hopefully I won't be working here long enough to care...

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