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Vital Support Systems Recognized by Cisco As A Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider

06/15/2009

Vital Support Systems, Urbandale – June 15, 2009 – Vital Support Systems announced today that it has achieved Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco.  This designation recognizes Vital Support Systems 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.                

“Vital understands that video surveillance is an important security component in today’s environment. It was a good decision for us to get our company certified from Cisco – it’s another application that can be easily managed on the Cisco architectural foundation,” said Chuck Coppola, Vital Support Systems Vice President of Network Sales. 

“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, Vital 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, Vital 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.   

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About Vital
With offices in Urbandale and Cedar Rapids, IA Omaha, NE and Kansas City, MO, and Moline and Rockford, IL, Vital Support Systems provides technology solutions to businesses throughout the Midwest that value secure, integrated, worry-free networking and managed technology solutions.

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