Italtel announced that it has achieved Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes Italtel as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to design, resell, install and maintain a full range of video surveillance and access-control solutions.
Cisco physical-security solutions provide network-centric capabilities to video surveillance, Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, electronic access control and other groundbreaking technologies by converging voice, data and physical security into a single appliance. This enables customers to preserve existing investments in analog-based technology and to use the network as a platform upon which more collaborative and integrated physical-security systems can be built. As customers converge physical-security infrastructures and operations and begin using the network as a platform, they gain rapid access to relevant information and increase interoperability with other IP-centric systems. This enables higher levels of situational awareness in environments where intelligent and timely decision making is crucial.
"We're pleased to add another Cisco ATP partner status to our list of Cisco credentials," said Camillo Ascione, Head of Cisco & OEM Products & Solutions at Italtel. "This remarkable accomplishment of being recognized as Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider in Italy, validates our commitments to provide our customers not only with IT security solutions but also with truly integrated, IP network-based solutions that enables the convergence of video, voice, and alarm and sensor data to improve safety and physical security of people and critical assets."
"As we move into new markets and emerging technologies, the Cisco Authorized Technology Provider Partners are instrumental in helping our customers turn innovative technology into a competitive advantage," said Steve Benvenuto, Director of Emerging Technologies for Worldwide Channels at Cisco. "As a Cisco Video Surveillance ATP Partner, Italtel brings a unique set of skills to potential customers, combining a proven physical-security track record with Cisco expertise."
To qualify for the Video Surveillance ATP Program, Italtel had to meet a number of requirements, from having staff who fulfill specific job responsibilities to achieving the Cisco Express Foundation Specialization. Those requirements are designed to help a partner maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
The Cisco ATP Program is a key part of Cisco's emerging technology go-to-market strategy. The program helps define the knowledge, skills and services that channel partners need to successfully sell, deploy and support a subject technology. As markets mature and technologies progress along the adoption curve, some ATP programs may migrate to Cisco specializations.