NextiraOne Achieves Wireless LAN Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems
HOUSTON, Aug 26, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- NextiraOne, LLC, a Platinum Equity company, announced today it has achieved the Wireless LAN Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems, Inc. This specialization recognizes NextiraOne's ability to plan, design, implement and operate Cisco's award- winning Aironet wireless LAN solutions.
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"Many small- and medium-sized business and enterprise customers across a variety of industries are deploying wireless LAN solutions, creating a tremendous opportunity for our channel partners," said Surinder Brar, senior director of channel marketing for Cisco Systems. "Our Wireless LAN specialized companies, like NextiraOne, will play a critical role in helping organizations employ the flexibility, mobility and cost savings benefits of wireless LAN solutions."
To achieve the Wireless LAN Technology Specialization, NextiraOne staff had to meet specific testing requirements, including account managers, responsible for the sales methodology of the Cisco wireless LAN solutions; systems engineers, responsible for the network planning and design; and field engineers, responsible for the implementation and support of the wireless LAN solution.
"NextiraOne's achievement of the Wireless LAN Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems further solidifies our relationship with Cisco while enhancing our ability to support the needs of our customers," said Jeffrey Hitchman, vice president, strategic alliances for NextiraOne. "By achieving this level of expertise, NextiraOne is able to offer customers a more robust portfolio of solutions and solidifies our position as a leader in voice, data and converged solutions."
About NextiraOne
Headquartered in Houston, TX and Paris, France, NextiraOne is a leading provider of network solutions and services. NextiraOne delivers world-class solutions and LifeCycle(SM) services from planning and design, through the implementation, support, and management of voice, data, and converged communications networks. As a global service organization that carries an extensive portfolio of certifications and product expertise, NextiraOne provides best-in-class technologies from leading partners, such as Nortel Networks, Cisco Systems, and Alcatel. NextiraOne offers consultation and solutions development ranging from contact center applications to network infrastructure outsourcing. NextiraOne is owned by Platinum Equity (www.peh.com ), a global organization specializing in the acquisition and strategic management of mission-critical companies. For more information, please visit www.NextiraOne.com .
About Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity (www.peh.com ) is a global acquisition firm uniquely specialized in the operation of mission-critical technology companies. Since its founding in 1995, Platinum has completed 40 privately funded transactions, leveraging a multi-billion-dollar revenue base derived from the continued growth of its portfolio. With an established infrastructure in North America, Europe, Asia and South America, Platinum employs a workforce of more than 15,000 serving over 500,000 customers worldwide.
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