Epic Technologies Retains Premier Certification from Cisco Systems, Inc.

- Epic Technologies announced today it has re-attained Premier Certification from Cisco Systems^®.  The Cisco^® Channel Partner program provides Epic with the resource framework to develop an expertise to sell, plan, design, implement and operate Cisco networking solutions.  To earn Premier certification, Epic Technologies had to meet or surpass the stringent personnel, training, customer satisfaction, specialization, and post-sales support requirements set forth by Cisco.

“We are committed to creating the tools, training and programs that help drive channel partner profitability through improved productivity and return-on-invested capital,” said Surinder Brar, senior director, Worldwide Channels for Cisco.  “With specializations in VPN Security, Epic Technologies has secured the training, skills and knowledge to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of Cisco technology solutions.”

To achieve the VPN/Security Technology Specialization, Epic’s team of experts completed extensive training and testing requirements in the sales, systems design, and field engineering aspects of the implementation and support of Cisco’s VPN/Security solutions.

The program delivers state-of-the-art technical and sales training so that certified partners can increase their ability to deliver services related to the latest Cisco technologies for maximized productivity.  Cisco Premier Certified partners are recognized and rewarded for employing some of the industry’s best-trained network technicians who can demonstrate their expertise in planning, designing, implementing and supporting Cisco network solutions. These teams of network technicians are audited annually to ensure that they consistently deliver industry-leading support and maintain the rigorous Cisco standards for network expertise and support capabilities.

“Epic is excited about its continued relationship with Cisco,” commented Don Viar, Managing Partner of Epic Technologies.  “We believe that Cisco is well prepared to continue its dominance in the network security space and believe that it is important to be aligned with the industry’s market leader.”

About Epic Technologies
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Epic Technologies is a leading provider of technology and professional services across the nation. Epic specializes in delivering high-end data networking and telephony solutions to small and medium-sized organizations. The firm has a particular focus on providing security and compliance services to the financial and healthcare communities as they deal with regulations such as Gramm-Leach-Bliley and HIPAA. To learn more about Epic visit us on the Web at www.epictn.com.

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