Wang Global South Africa announced today that it has achieved Gold certification with Cisco Systems. Gold certification status provides strong recognition of Wang`s continuous investment in Cisco Systems` training and technology, and commitment to providing leading internetworking technology to its customers. This commitment supports Wang Global`s designation by Cisco as one of its top global systems integration partners.
"The purpose of the Cisco partner certification programme is to build channel partner networking expertise which helps them develop profitable, long-term relationships and high levels of satisfaction with their customers," said Cisco`s Vice President of Worldwide Channels Tom Stevenson. "Partners must meet rigorous training and support requirements in order to achieve Gold certified status. Customers who choose to work with a Cisco Gold certified partner can be assured of the highest level of product knowledge and technical support."
"We`re delighted that Cisco recognises Wang Global`s innovative capabilities and expertise in integrating Cisco products and technologies," said Norman Royds, director of Wang Global`s network integration division. "This news from Cisco reinforces our ability to leverage the finest products available in a common operating environment to help our customers achieve their business goals."
Gold Certification is the Most Respected in the Industry Cisco Gold certified partners have achieved the highest level in what is widely regarded as the most respected channel certification program in the networking industry. They are integrators whose customers typically have large, complex network installations. Gold partners provide comprehensive service offerings, including complex network design and implementation, post- sales support lab facilities, remote diagnostics and onsite troubleshooting. They are required provide seven-day, 24-hour technical support and onsite service with four-hour response time.
Wang Global
Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Wang Global is a leading international networked technology services and solutions company providing a comprehensive range of information technology services for today`s network-centric business environments. With annualised revenues in excess of $3.0 billion, Wang Global designs, installs, operates and maintains global computing and telecommunications networks for some of the world`s largest multinational companies. Services include systems architecture design, installation, warranty, help desk, maintenance, software support, and management of enterprise networks to the desktop. Wang Global integration services provide business solutions primarily for the banking industry as well as defence and civilian government agencies. Wang Global employs approximately 20,000 professionals and has subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries. Information about Wang Global and its services can be found on the World Wide Web at www.wang.com
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