Dimension Data, the $4.5 billion IT solutions and services provider, has been awarded TelePresence Global Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco.

This achievement places Dimension Data among a select handful of partners that have presence in all five Cisco theatres with the skills to sell, design, install, and support Cisco Telepresence globally, said an official spokesman.

Cisco TelePresence is a revolutionary solution that creates live, "face to face" experiences over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It combines the reach, intelligence and reliability of the network with the simplicity of a telephone interface to deliver an entirely new way for people to meet and collaborate.

“We are delighted to be one of only three partners to be awarded Cisco’s Global ATP certification,” said group executive, Global Solutions at Dimension Data, Steve Joubert.

“The Cisco TelePresence high-definition videoconferencing system is an excellent tool that enables enterprises to collaborate and interact as if they were in the same room.  Apart from reducing travel costs and employee down time, Cisco TelePresence improves business agility,” he added pointing out that there’s been enormous uptake for the solution – particularly among global organisations wanting to improve employee interactions.

“We are excited that Cisco awarded us this prestigious certification. We are sure our customers will be happy with our ability to provide the best technical support, service and expertise in installing Cisco TelePresence,” said managing director, Dimension Data Gulf Region, Siddeek Rahim.

“Cisco TelePresence changes the entire realm of communications and collaboration," said director of Unified Communications for Worldwide Channels at Cisco Richard McLeod.

“This is an outstanding accomplishment for Dimension Data and demonstrates their desire to develop expertise in the new world of complex networking technologies and ranks them among an elite group of companies qualified to deploy Cisco TelePresence globally.”  - TradeArabia News Service