Pressroom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Quest Achieves Cisco Master Managed and Cloud Provider Certifications with Cisco
Powered Managed Security and Cisco Powered Cloud Service (IaaS) Designations
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111018005379/en/Quest-Achieves-Cisco-Master-Managed-Cloud-Provider
Company Recognized for Expertise in Deploying and Managing Cisco Cloud
Solutions.
Sacramento, CA: October 18, 2011--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To support the
expanding role of the network in deploying cloud services, Quest announced today
it has achieved the Cisco Cloud Provider Certification with a Cisco Powered
Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) designation as well as a Cisco®
Master Managed Services Certification with Cisco Powered Managed Security
designation.
“Quest’s investment in Cisco Certification ranks it among an elite group of
channel partners with the resources to deploy, manage and support services for
multiple technologies”
The Cisco Cloud Provider Certification recognizes Quest’s investment in
building, owning and operating its own data centers to offer QuestFlex® cloud
services in a multitenant environment to end customers. Additionally, as a Cisco
Powered IaaS designation, the QuestFlex® cloud offering is deployed using a
Cisco validated infrastructure.
As a Cisco Master Managed Services Certified
Partner, Quest has demonstrated the ability to deliver sophisticated solutions,
met stringent requirements that reflect a depth of capabilities, and undergone
an independent audit by an objective third-party auditor. Quest was also
required to offer at least two managed services using the resources and
procedures necessary to deploy, manage and support Cisco solutions. This
certification recognizes Quest’s investment in the ITIL® processes, practices
and tools necessary to provide high-quality managed services.
“As a Cisco Cloud
Provider, Quest is addressing the needs of our customers to provide flexible and
customized cloud solutions,” says Tim Burke, Quest President and CEO. “Whether
they need shared or dedicated hosting or prefer a private or public cloud,
QuestFlex® cloud services gives customers the options to choose the right cloud
based IT services to meet their core business needs. Cisco’s Master Managed
Services certification is an important achievement for Quest. This recognition
demonstrates our managed IT and cloud services expertise on which our customers
depend.”
“Quest’s investment in Cisco Certification ranks it among an elite
group of channel partners with the resources to deploy, manage and support
services for multiple technologies,” said Edison Peres, senior vice president of
worldwide channels at Cisco.
The Cisco
Cloud Partner Program empowers channel
partners to build end-to-end cloud solutions and professional services practices
based on Cisco cloud computing infrastructure. This program offers training
based on Cisco best practices, tools, intellectual property as well as
one-on-one mentoring to help channel partners as they enhance their competencies
in selling and implementing end-to-end cloud services.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Information about Cisco can be found at
http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to
http://newsroom.cisco.com.
About Quest™
Since 1982, Quest has been a trusted technology management company delivering successful solutions for our clients from Fortune 50-5000 small and medium-sized clients. Quest is one of North America’s top 500 Value Added Resellers (VARBusiness Magazine 2010) whose core competency is helping businesses select, acquire and manage their technology needs.
Quest offers technology products and Professional and Managed Services which include security, wireless, data backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, system performance, telecommunications & transport, VoIP, IP Video Surveillance, and technical staffing; either on-site or from its secure nationwide service delivery centers. Products may be obtained through QuestFlex®, a unique Quest program allowing companies to "Invest in the capability, not in the product™", avoiding purchasing and leasing, thus freeing up cash.
