Logicalis Recognised as Cisco TelePresence Video Master Authorised Technology Provider Partner in UK

SLOUGH, England, August 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Logicalis announced today that it has achieved TelePresence Video Master Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognises Logicalis as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions at the Master level.

The Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Program is focused on providing a new way of working in which everyone, everywhere can be more productive through face-to-face collaboration with Cisco TelePresence Video solutions. A Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partner has the greatest depth of knowledge and skill in deploying the entire Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partners possess deep networking and advanced Cisco Unified Communications capabilities, regional to global coverage, and a strong and mature services practice.

"Achieving Cisco TelePresence Video Master Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) status further demonstrates Logicalis' commitment to accelerating the adoption of video conferencing within our customer base and the wider marketplace.  In our recent launch of ImmersiV, Video as a Service, Logicalis has leveraged all of its skills and experience combined with understanding of customers' changing demands, and created one of UK's first cloud based business video 'as a Service' offerings, transforming the way customers can consume, pay for, and use video conferencing solutions," comments Damien Hicks, director at Logicalis Video. "Video is becoming integral to the way businesses work; extending the way executives communicate with customers and suppliers, and facilitating a more collaborative approach. Logicalis continues to both invest and innovate in video; this accreditation by Cisco is another indication of our intent to provide the best possible service to our customers."

"The Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Program is designed to enable partners to take advantage of the tremendous market opportunities ahead - not only in the telepresence space but also in the overall collaboration market," said Richard McLeod, senior director of collaboration for worldwide channels at Cisco. "As a Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partner, Logicalis has made an investment in the sales, technical and life cycle services capabilities needed to deliver the industry's most comprehensive and interoperable Cisco TelePresence Video portfolio."  

The Cisco Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) Program is part of the Cisco go-to-market strategy for emerging technologies. The program helps Cisco to define the knowledge, skills and services that channel partners need to successfully sell, deploy and support an emerging technology. As the market changes, an ATP designation may be discontinued or may evolve into a Cisco specialisation.

For further information please contact:
Andrew Parker/Jennifer Manning/Charlotte Sandy
Cohesive Communications
T: +44(0)1291-626-200
E: logicalis@cohesive.uk.com