GE Capital IT Solutions and Cisco Systems Canada

A partnership to deliver scalable, secure e-networking solutions

Cisco gold- certified partner Cisco Systems - the worldwide leader in networking for the internet, and GE Capital it solutions, an independent it systems integrator delivering technology and quality-based growth opportunities, are working together to meet ge capital customers' growing e-networking needs.

GE Capital IT Solutions, part of the GE Family of Companies and one of Canada's leading systems integrators is a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner. Gold Partnership certifies that GE Capital IT Solutions has achieved the highest level of expertise in selling, designing, servicing and supporting Cisco solutions. As a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner, GE Capital IT Solutions is extremely well qualified to plan, design and implement networks for their customers and to help position them for the world of Internet applications.

Cisco Gold-Certified Partners gain exclusive access and privileges that also benefit customers

Technology and Information Access

As a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner, GE Capital IT Solutions has the same level of access to Cisco technology as the original manufacturer. Gold partnership also ensures GE Capital privileged access to the latest Cisco strategic and product information, and networking developments, plus ongoing communication and special technical support services.

Responsive, Top-level Service

GE Capital IT Solutions qualified as a Gold-Certified Partner with a commitment to provide top-level customer service to end-users by employing dedicated experts in Internetworking engineering, sales, design and networking, as well as phone support and onsite response services. As a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner, GE Capital also monitors and supports its customers' networks 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Cisco Gold-Certified Partners provide a full complement of pre- and post-sales support services, including standard installation, onsite hardware repair and upgrades, broad troubleshooting expertise and Cisco product sales, configuration and upgrade support.

Cisco-trained Engineers and Technicians

To date, GE Capital IT Solutions has 39 Cisco Certified Networking Professionals, 10 of whom have achieved Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer (CCIE) certification. "Our customers are looking for the skills the Cisco Certified networking expert brings. It allows us to provide total solutions for their networking needs," says Dave McNeill, Director, Business Development, GE Capital IT Solutions. "CCIEs have to take a long, hard road to get certified. We appreciate their skills - a resource our customers value highly."

Access to the Cisco Support System

Cisco Gold-Certified Partners are linked electronically to the Cisco support system and internal databases for faster trouble isolation and resolution. Meeting Current and Future Networking Needs With the growth of e-business and the new challenges created by the convergence of voice/data, network requirements are increasing in complexity. As a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner, GE Capital IT Solutions is well positioned to offer unparalleled excellence in the delivery of IT solutions to fit all e-infrastructure needs - from the Internet to intranets, Virtual Private Networks, local service providers, and internal LANs to WANs.

Meeting Current and Future Networking Needs

With the growth of e-business and the new challenges created by the convergence of voice/data, network requirements are increasing in complexity. As a Cisco Gold-Certified Partner, GE Capital IT Solutions is well positioned to offer unparalleled excellence in the delivery of IT solutions to fit all e-infrastructure needs Ñ from the Internet to intranets, Virtual Private Networks, local service providers, and internal LANs to WANs.

Enabling the Shift to E-Commerce

The Internet is changing the way all enterprises do business. GE Capital IT Solutions offers its customers a measured approach to e-commerce that can be implemented on any scale, from local to global. The e-commerce solution offered by GE Capital IT Solutions is comprised of an integrated suite of services to help customers do business over the Internet. GE Capital's solutions offer strategies to extend reach to new markets and customers, accelerate time-to-market and foster customer loyalty. With industry-leading certifications, such as Cisco certification, the company's e-commerce professionals have the expertise and experience in developing and implementing the most successful business solutions.

Partnering for Performance

Quality is part of the GE culture. Cisco-Certified Gold Partnership ensures GE Capital IT Solutions can serve its customers effectively at every stage of their networks' development - from planning and design to technical support - with secure, scalable solutions. Working in partnership with Cisco, GE Capital IT Solutions can help customers turn their networks into strategic assets.