Italtel Recognized by Cisco as a Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider in Italy

MILAN, July 21, 2011 -

Italtel announced today 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.  

About Italtel

Italtel designs, develops, implements solutions for
Next-Generation Networks and Services, based on the Internet
Protocol (IP), for TLC Operators and Service Providers. Italtel
provides proprietary products, systems, and solutions; Professional
Services dedicated to the design, development, maintenance of
telecommunication networks; IT System Integration Services; Network
Integration and Migration activities. In Italy, Italtel is also
reference partner of Enterprises and Public Sector for the
deployment of IP Next-Generation Networks and for the development
of multimedia convergent services for their customers. Website:
www.italtel.com

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Press Contact: Laura Borlenghi, Italtel Spa, +39-0243885275 - +39-3357694240, laura.borlenghi at italtel.it