Zenfinity, Inc. Achieves IP Telephony and VPN/Security Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems

Business Wire, Nov 27, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

ISELIN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001

Zenfinity, Inc. announced today it has achieved the IP Telephony and VPN/Security Technology Specializations from Cisco Systems, Inc (CSCO). This specialization recognizes Zenfinity for having the training and knowledge to plan, design, implement and operate Cisco IP telephony and security solutions. In addition, Zenfinity achieved Premier Partner status from Cisco Systems to offer these solutions through highly qualified and trained engineering professionals.

"In today's marketplace, customers are demanding increased network security and lower cost of ownership, representing an excellent growth opportunity for our channel partners," said Surinder Brar, senior director of channel marketing for Cisco Systems. "Cisco Security and IP Telephony Technology Specialized channel partners, such as Zenfinity, will play a pivotal role in helping organizations implement best-in-class security solutions while implementing IP telephony solutions that offer lower cost of ownership."

"The combination of our engineering skills in the enterprise and service provider markets, combined with this enhanced relationship with Cisco will position us to deliver best-in-class IP Telephony and Security solutions to our valued customers," said Gary Giehl, Director of Business Development for Zenfinity, in charge of the Cisco relationship.

To achieve the VPN/Security and IP Telephony Technology Specialization, Zenfinity had to fill the following job roles with individuals who have met specific testing requirements: account manager's, responsible for the sales methodology of the Cisco VPN/security and IP telephony solutions; systems engineer's, responsible for the network planning and design; and field engineer's, responsible for the implementation and support of the VPN/security and IP telephony solutions.

About Zenfinity, Incorporated

Zenfinity emphasizes leading-edge telephony and security technologies in the design, validation, integration, and deployment of customer networks and operations infrastructures. It offers its service provider and enterprise customers true end-to-end design and deployment services that are scalable and flexible for future growth. The result is converged, intelligent services for a total solution ready to meet customer demand with a solution that greatly enhances return on investment. Zenfinity's engineers have extensive experience in enhanced IP Services, VoIP, optical networking, DSL, Network Security and Operations Support Systems (OSS). Zenfinity's design capabilities include end-user services such as: voice, video, data, Internet access, VPN and enterprise applications delivered over packet-based networks. For more information about Zenfinity's capabilities, visit http://www.zenfinitynet.com.

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