Dimension Data Achieves Storage Networking Specialization From Cisco Systems
Posted on: Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 09:00 CDT
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dimension Data announced today it has achieved the Storage Networking Specialization from Cisco Systems(R). This specialization recognizes Dimension Data North America for having acquired the advanced training, knowledge, personnel and experience to plan, design, implement and support intelligent storage area networking (SAN) solutions that are based on Cisco technology.
Dimension Data, a global IT services firm whose clients include over half of the Fortune 500, has extensive experience deploying leading-edge technologies to meet the unique needs of its customers in areas including data center solutions, security, converged communications, contact centers, wireless systems and others. Dimension Data has a long-standing relationship with Cisco and was named Cisco's Global IP Communications Partner of the Year for 2005. The Storage Networking Specialization is in recognition of Dimension Data North America's continued excellence in Cisco-based SAN solutions. "The SAN market is going through a major transition as customers move to intelligent storage solutions," said Edison Peres, vice president of Technology and Program, Worldwide Channels at Cisco. "Cisco Storage Networking Specialized Partners such as Dimension Data are accelerating this evolution by helping customers decrease total cost of ownership and simplify the management of storage resources."
"Our long-standing partnership with Cisco, coupled with our in-depth understanding of the processes and procedures required to make SAN solutions work, enable us to provide the best storage solutions and services to our customers," said Juan Hernandez, vice president of data center solutions at Dimension Data North America. "Storage area networking is a rapidly growing demand among the world's leading companies and we're proud to be recognized for our expertise by Cisco, a clear leader in this field."
The Cisco Storage Networking Specialization builds on Cisco's pioneering efforts in the SAN switching market, established by the numerous award-winning, industry-first innovations available in the Cisco MDS 9000 family of Multilayer Intelligent directors and fabric switches. It also complements Cisco's unique OSM (Original Storage Manufacturer) Active Go-To-Market Strategy by enabling solution providers to strengthen their relationship with Cisco and its OSM partners, the primary distributors for the Cisco MDS 9000.
About Dimension Data
Dimension Data , a specialist IT services and solutions provider helps clients plan, build and support their Network and IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact center technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customized client services. For more information: Call 866-DIDATA-US or visit http://www.dimensiondata.com/na.
Media Contacts: Lisa Grimes Chris Conti Dimension Data Davies Murphy Group (703) 217-2692 (781) 418-2400 lisa.grimes@us.didata.com cconti@daviesmurphy.com
Dimension Data
CONTACT: Lisa Grimes of Dimension Data, +1-703-217-2692,lisa.grimes@us.didata.com; or Chris Conti of Davies Murphy Group for DimensionData, +1-781-418-2400, cconti@daviesmurphy.com
Web site: http://www.dimensiondata.com/na
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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