NextiraOne Recognized By Cisco Systems as Rich Media Communications Advanced Technology Provider

NextiraOne Recognized By Cisco Systems as Rich Media Communications Advanced Technology Provider

HOUSTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- NextiraOne, LLC, a Platinum Equity company, today announced it has achieved the Rich Media Communications (RMC) Advanced Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco Systems(R). This ATP designation is by invitation only and recognizes NextiraOne for its ability to provide the core knowledge and skills required to successfully deploy Cisco(R) Rich Media Communications solutions targeted to the high-end enterprise marketplace. This program enables partners to offer customers a business solution incorporating IP-based voice, video and web-conferencing capabilities that will allow them to collaborate more effectively, reduce travel costs and improve productivity.

"ATP partners are instrumental in helping Cisco penetrate new growth markets," said Paul Mountford, senior vice president, Worldwide Channels at Cisco Systems. "The new Rich Media Communications ATP status indicates that NextiraOne is able to successfully deploy one of the most advanced technologies Cisco offers, Cisco RMC solutions, to the enterprise marketplace."

"We are thrilled that Cisco recognizes NextiraOne's capabilities in the area of rich media communications, and we're pleased to have received this recognition which further affirms the commitment to our partnership with Cisco," said Ernie Wallerstein, Jr., senior vice president of sales and marketing for NextiraOne. "In our industry, this particular designation is one of the ultimate status symbols, assuring current and prospective customers that we can effectively service every communications component of their development."

Resource Requirements

Attaining the RMC ATP status required NextiraOne to achieve the IP Communications Specialization as a prerequisite. In addition, NextiraOne was required to fulfill the following job roles with qualified individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager, responsible for RMC sales methodology; a system engineer, responsible for Cisco RMC project coordination, solution planning and design; two field engineers responsible for the configuration, implementation and integration of the Cisco RMC solutions.

Lab Requirement

The RMC ATP also requires NextiraOne to build a lab for proof-of concept demonstration, application development, customer fault replication and internal training. The lab must contain current, upgraded and maintained Cisco RMC solutions, each configured for "real-world" testing to simulate actual end-user conditions.

About NextiraOne

NextiraOne North America is a leading provider of integrated enterprise network, IP telephony, voice and data solutions and services that enable effective business communications. Built on a foundation of telecommunications industry experience dating back to the 1970s, the company's expertise ranges from planning to the implementation, support and management of traditional, IP and converged voice and data communications networks. NextiraOne also provides solutions featuring best-in-class technologies from leading manufacturers and vendors. The company offers consultation and solutions development ranging from contact center applications to network professional services. The NextiraOne companies enjoy a rich history that has been woven from the fabric of Williams Communications Solutions, Milgo Solutions, Racal-Datacom, Timeplex and Executone. For more information, please visit http://www.nextiraone.com/ .

NextiraOne is owned by Platinum Equity (http://www.platinumequity.com/ ), a global acquisition firm specializing in the strategic operation of mission- critical services and solutions businesses according to a unique M&A&OSM model of value creation.

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Contact:
Michelle Metzger
M/C/C for NextiraOne
972-480-8383 x.231
Michelle_Metzger@mccom.com


Source: NextiraOne, LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Metzger of M-C-C, +1-972-480-8383 x.231, or
Michelle_Metzger@mccom.com , for NextiraOne, LLC

Web site: http://www.nextiraone.com/
http://www.platinumequity.com/


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