Press Release - January 5, 2009 |
| Scalar Decision Inc Achieves Silver Certification from Cisco
Toronto, Ontario, January 5, 2009 – Scalar Decisions announced today it has achieved Silver Certification from Cisco®. To earn Silver Certification, Scalar had to meet rigorous standards for networking competency, service, support and customer satisfaction set forth by Cisco. “Scalar is pleased to add Cisco to our list of core Data centre technology partners, bringing best-of-breed network solutions to our customers to cover the widest range of requirements.” says Matt Kucherawy, Chief Architect and Network Practice Lead for Scalar. “Now with a Cisco Silver Certification, our experience and with Advanced Routing and Switching, Security, Unified Communications and Wireless LAN along with our teams of certified staff can reach a broad Canadian audience with competitive solutions pricing and Professional Services.” “Cisco is committed to providing tools, training and programs to help drive partner growth, differentiation and profitability,” said Surinder Brar, senior director of worldwide channels at Cisco. “With Cisco specializations in Advanced Routing and Switching, Advanced Data Center Networking Infrastructure, Express Unified Communications, Express Foundation and SMB, Scalar has made an investment in delivering the integrated and customized technology solutions today’s customers demand.” As a Cisco Silver Certified Partner, Scalar has met requirements for attaining a broad range of expertise. To achieve Cisco Silver Certification Scalar was required to achieve either two from the following four Cisco advanced specializations: Unified Communications, Routing and Switching, Security, and Wireless LAN, or the Cisco Express Unified Communications Specialization and one of the following advanced specializations: Routing and Switching, Security, and Wireless LAN. In addition, Scalar was required to integrate Cisco Lifecycle Services into their offerings and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction based on independently audited customer satisfaction surveys. The Cisco Resale Channel Program provides partners with the training required to build sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills, and then validates their skills through a third-party audit. Cisco resale partner certifications—Gold, Silver, Premier and Select—represent an increasing breadth of skills across key technologies and a partner’s ability to deliver integrated networking solutions. Cisco resale partner specializations—Master, Advanced and Express—reflect an increasing depth of sales, technical and service expertise in particular technologies. Find More Information Online About Scalar Decisions |
