Cisco Continues to Develop Channel Expertise in New World Technologies.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)--Feb. 24, 2000 New Video Specialization Focuses on Preparing Channel Partners for the Successful Design, Sale, Installation and Support of Complete End-to-End Cisco Video Communications Products 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. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today unveiled its Video Specialization Program as part of its continuing effort to provide channels with the skills to successfully sell, design and implement New World solutions. The Video Specialization Program is the latest addition to the Cisco Channel Specialization Program, encompassing key technology areas and focusing on accelerating the acceptance of New World technologies. The Video Specialization Program supplies channel partners with the framework to develop video expertise, accelerating the implementation of Cisco video communications solutions, including the Cisco IP/VC video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. and Cisco IP/TV streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. product families. These leading video solutions are key pieces of Cisco AVVID AVVID Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (Cisco) AVVID Architecture for Voice Video and Integrated Data (Architecture for Video, Voice and Integrated Data), a standards based, open-systems, end-to-end architecture and product set that is leading the migration to a single data, voice and video infrastructure. "Our Channel Specialization program is designed to enable Cisco channel partners to take advantage of innovative opportunities," said Tom Mitchell
Thomas J. Mitchell was born in Dublin in 1931. , vice president Worldwide Channels at Cisco Systems. "In the data, voice and video marketplace our channel partners are searching for a competitive advantage. The Channel Specialization Program provides them with the expertise and helps them develop the skills to differentiate." The transition to a converged data, voice and video network infrastructure presents resellers with tremendous opportunities. Customers want to leverage the improved cycle time, reduced cost and more effective customer support offered by the converged network The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. infrastructure. Thus, they seek a single source of purchase for converged network solutions, resulting in customer dependency on the reseller to plan, design, deploy and support their data, voice and video network infrastructure. "The Cisco Video Specialization Program complements our commitment to providing superior customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services ," said Kurt Johnson Kurt Johnson (born March 23, 1963) is a professional American drag racing driver. He was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and currently resides in Buford, Georgia. He competes in the NHRA’s POWERade Drag Racing series, driving a Chevrolet Cobalt in the highly competitive Pro Stock , vice president, strategic marketing and business development at ACC See adaptive cruise control. , Inc. "We plan to take advantage of first-class Cisco training and support to give us a competitive edge in this explosive market." The Video Specialization is an audit-based program, including personnel, lab and support requirements, that prepares channel partners to develop infrastructures and successfully plan, design and deploy Cisco video solutions. Once specialized, channel partners may access an exclusive specialization Web-site featuring technology-specific new product information, knowledge transfer tools, marketing resources and demand-generation sales tools. "The Video Specialization Program confirms the Cisco commitment to preparing its channel partners for the rapidly growing New World marketplace," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Flotron, vice president videoconferencing at View Tech, Inc. "The program provides us with the structure, knowledge and the professional training we need to continue providing leading-edge support services to the rapidly growing New World marketplace." By collaborating with Cisco, channel partners can focus on their core strengths while participating in new broader markets. To emphasize and increase collaboration, specialized channel partners are featured on the Cisco partner locator so that partners and the Cisco "high touch" sales force can collaborate with specialists to deliver superior New World technology solutions. The Video Specialization Program is now available worldwide. Additional information is available at http://www.cisco.com/go/specialization. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO) 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 U.S. 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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