Velocis Ltd announced today it has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. 

The Select Certification recognizes Cisco® resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology and services needs of small businesses.

Paul Downton, Director of Velocis Ltd commented, “I am pleased to be able to offer local companies in Dumfries and Galloway the opportunity to have access to the varied range of Cisco products that will help develop and support, allow flexibility and growth of SME networks.”


“The Cisco Select Certification was created in response to customer demand for channel partners capable of designing and implementing Cisco solutions purpose-built for small businesses," said Andrew Sage, vice president of Worldwide Small Business Sales at Cisco. “With the Select Certification, Velocis Ltd has made an investment in obtaining the training, skills and knowledge necessary to play a pivotal role in meeting this growing demand.”


To earn Select Certification, Velocis Ltd fulfilled the training and exam requirements for the Cisco Small Business Specialization. Velocis Ltd also met the personnel, training and post sales support requirements set forth by Cisco. 

 
The Cisco Resale Channel Program provides a framework for channel partners to build the sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills required to deliver Cisco solutions to end customers. Through the program's specializations and certifications, Cisco recognizes a channel partner's expertise in deploying solutions based on Cisco advanced technologies and services. Using a third-party audit process, the program validates channel partner qualifications such as technology skills, business best practices, customer satisfaction, and presales and post sales support capabilities,critical factors for customers choosing a trusted channel partner.