Orange Business Services, network service provider, has become a Cisco Global Certified Partner. Orange Business Services is the only network service provider that has received such level of certification.

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.”