Internetwork Engineering (IE) claims to be the first to receive Cisco (
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Cisco uses its ATP (
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and government and private sector campus applications.
Officials explained that to earn ATP status IE met rigorous expertise requirements for planning, designing, implementing, supporting and optimizing outdoor wireless networks.
IE demonstrated successful deployments of the technology as well as ongoing ability to provide outdoor wireless operation and support services, according to officials.
MESH ATP v2 is expected to allow IE to aid government agencies, campus environments, and private sector clients to invest in the infrastructure required to field the latest in solutions -- such as Automated Meter Reading, EMS, Police, VoIP
over Wireless, Video Surveillance, Gunshot location services, economic development, and internet access solutions.
Officials pointed out that their company has 3 Cisco MESH certified engineers, and also leads the way in assisting Cisco in developing solutions and products for both the indoor and outdoor wireless network services through collaborations with Cisco’s Wireless Business Unit.
Greg Rivers, president at IE, believes that his company’s commitment to excellence in emerging technologies is underscored by Cisco’s recognition.
He said in a statement that they are proud to be the first company to achieve MESH ATP v2 certification for outdoor wireless and “prouder still to help clients realize the added capabilities and efficiency offered by this type of network.”
“Dennis Holmes who heads our wireless business deserves recognition for his leadership in our growth in this area,” he added.
Anshu Shrivastava is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anshu’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
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