Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 4 October, 2007 - Data Processing System announced today it has achieved Silver Certification from Cisco Systems, Inc. 

The Cisco partner certification program provides DPS with the resources to develop an expertise in selling, implementing and supporting Cisco network solutions.  By achieving Silver Certification status, DPS can ensure customers it has excellent network knowledge and support capabilities.

“The purpose of our Certification Program is to build channel partner expertise,” said Adrian Taylor, Regional Channel Manager, Gulf and Pakistan, Cisco.  “Silver Certification status provides strong recognition of DPS commitment to delivering superior network knowledge and customer service.”

The Cisco Partner Certification Program offers world-class technical and sales training.  The program also ensures the consistent delivery of industry-leading support by maintaining rigorous standards for network expertise and support capabilities.

DPS was also recognized by CISCO with their Customer Satisfaction Excellence award. This award is the highest distinction a partner can achieve within Cisco’s Channel Partner Program. 

“As a certified partner we have stringent standards to adhere to and this certification is recognition for meeting Cisco’s strict requirement for Silver Certification,” said Georges Hannouche, Chief Executive Officer, DPS. “We not only provide the best-of-breed solutions to the market, but also offer industry leading support and service for Cisco Solutions in the industry,” added Hannouche.

Cisco certified partners enjoy several program benefits such as, a listing on the Cisco Partner Locator, making it easy for potential customers to find them; access to password protected Cisco Web sites, which have training information, marketing and sales tools as we well as event and seminar information; and increased access to Cisco technical support teams and product information.