CRN, one of the IT industry’s most trusted magazines, recently quoted Adam Steinhoff (DedicatedIT’s President and CEO) in an article they did on Cisco Systems’ recent job cuts:

“My biggest concern immediately is the relationships we built and if those people will survive the cuts,” said Adam Steinhoff, president and CEO of Steinhoff Consulting, a North Palm Beach, Fla.-based Cisco partner. “You spend years building these relationships, and the people are removed with one swing of the ax.”

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Steinhoff said the cost-cutting initiative and the job eliminations came as no surprise as companies continue to try and navigate through a weakening economy. Both Holt and Steinhoff said Cisco’s job cuts should not affect its technological leadership.

“This shows that they’re a smart company,” Steinhoff said. “Companies that haven’t made any cuts aren’t reacting fast enough. If they’re not doing it, they’re not in step with the economy.”

Full CRN Article: Will Cisco Job Cuts Hurt Partners?

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