Cisco Continues to Build Channel Expertise with New Routing and Switching Specialization.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002 New Specialization A career option pursued by some attorneys that entails the acquisition of detailed knowledge of, and proficiency in, a particular area of law. As the law in the United States becomes increasingly complex and covers a greater number of subjects, more and more attorneys are Enables Channel Partners to be Recognized for Having Focused Expertise Around Cisco Routing and Switching Technologies As part of its continuing effort to build channel expertise in all technology areas, Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today unveiled a new technology specialization. The new Routing and Switching Technology Specialization provides a structured training roadmap and verification process to ensure channel partners have the expertise to plan, design, install and support Cisco's core routing and switching solutions. The recognition is based on demonstrated knowledge of building, configuring, and troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem. campus networks and remote access networks using Cisco Catalyst multilayer switching See layer 3 switch. technologies over high-speed Ethernet and Cisco routers connected in LAN's and WANs. "Since incorporating specialization into the Cisco Channel Partner Program about a year-and-half ago our goal has been to build channel expertise around our entire product portfolio," said Surinder Brar, senior director of marketing of Worldwide Channels, Cisco Systems, Inc. "Our initial focus was to help build channel expertise around our new growth technologies, such as IP Telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. , Wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area and VPN/Security. This new specialization recognizes channel partners for having expertise on our routing and switching products, strengthening their core business and bringing us one step closer to covering all of our products through specializations." Ensuring Customer Satisfaction The Cisco Channel Specialization Program allows partners to gain expertise in specific technology areas and to differentiate themselves based on verified ver·i·fy tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies 1. To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate. 2. expertise. The specialization training roadmap provides a complete list of Cisco recommended training courses that are designed to provide channel partners with the knowledge to successfully pass the corresponding specialization exams. This extensive list of training courses is offered in a wide variety of formats including on-line, instructor led and CD-based; providing partners with both traditional and self-paced learning options. Cisco utilizes the training roadmap and exam-based verification process to help ensure channel partners gain the technology specific expertise to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction. Routing and Switching Specialization The new Routing and Switching Specialization is the latest addition to the Cisco technology specializations, which encompass key technologies such as Cable, Content Networking, DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , IP Telephony, VPN/Security, Network Management and Wireless LAN. It requires the channel partner to place skilled individuals into the specific job roles of account manager, system engineer and field engineer. The routing and switching specialization account manager is responsible for the knowledge of market conditions and sales methodology of the Cisco routing and switching solution. The systems engineer, responsible for the network planning and design Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator [1]. , and the field engineer, responsible for the implementation and support, are required to successfully pass the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks and Cisco Routing and Switching Specialization exams, ensuring that the partners' engineering staff has the knowledge and skills to plan, design, implement and support Cisco routing and switching solutions. The Routing and Switching Specialization is worth 20 points toward a Cisco certification A series of programs that provide certification of competency in Cisco networking products. Administered throughout the world at authorized Cisco centers, the various certification levels are offered: CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate under the Channel Partner Program. For those partners interested in learning more about the Cisco Channel Partner Program go to www.cisco.com/go/partnerprograms, and for specific training roadmaps, exams and applications for the Routing and Switching Specialization go to www.cisco.com/go/specializations. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) is a worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com. Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. or its affiliates in the US and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any of its resellers. |
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