2007
Orange Business Services becomes Cisco Global Certified Partner
Paris, Oct. 22, 2007
Customers benefit from better discounts and end-to-end seamless quality and processes
This certification means that we have met Cisco’s highest standards of networking competency, service and support and customer satisfaction in all geographic theaters. The global certification complements our Global Commerce Specialization and Global Service Alliance status.
"The achievement of Cisco Global Certified Partner status recognizes Orange Business Services’ expertise and resources to plan, design, implement and operate Cisco networking solutions across the globe,” said Keith Goodwin, senior vice president of Worldwide Channels at Cisco. “We are very pleased to have Orange Business Services as one of our recognized global partners.”
Cisco global certification brings the following benefits to Orange Business Services’ customers:
- unsurpassed service level: our Cisco Multinational Gold Certified Partner designation in all geographic areas makes up our Cisco Global Certified Partner status and means that we can provide the highest level of service to clients in any single-area or multi-area scenario;
- proven technical expertise: Orange Business Services has the technical expertise and product knowledge required to deliver and support leading-edge Cisco solutions with 1,345 Cisco-certified employees;
- global solutions: Orange Business Services meets Cisco certification requirements across the three Cisco continental regions: Americas International; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
Barbara Dalibard, president and CEO, Orange Business Services, said: “Becoming a Cisco Global Certified Partner sets us apart from the competition and exemplifies our commitment to provide extremely reliable service in every region of the world. The high level of expertise achieved by our employees enables Orange Business Services to deliver superior levels of service and demonstrates our competence and credibility as a global IP enabler.”
About Orange
Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications
operators with more than 161 million customers on five continents.
In June 2006, as part of the France Telecom integrated operator strategy (NExT
program) to deliver simple, convergent products, Orange became the single brand
for mobile, Internet and TV offers in France, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands
and in Spain, strengthening Orange’s position as the number two mobile and Internet
services brand in Europe. In addition, Orange Business Services, which operates
in 220 countries or territories, became the new banner for business communications
solutions and services.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris Eurolist market and on
the New York Stock Exchange. At March 31, 2007, the group had more than 100 million
mobile customers, about 12.5 million Internet customers and 48.5 million fixed
line customers.
In 2006, France Telecom had consolidated sales of 51.7 billion euros.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited.
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