Windstream Lands Cisco Data Center Specialization

Windstream has achieved the Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization from Cisco, designating the company as having fulfilled a comprehensive set of training requirements and program prerequisites in the area.

The specialization provides role-based training in three essential areas: Unified Fabric for optimizing data and storage needs; Unified Computing for streamlining data center resources and uniting network, computational, storage and virtualization platforms; and Unified Network Services for advancing the way application delivery and security services are provided in the data center network or computing environment.

“We’re honored to once again be recognized by Cisco for our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of data-center certifications and specializations,” said Jeffrey Bertocci, Windstream’s senior vice president of cloud and data center operations. “Receiving Cisco’s Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization validates the Windstream team’s dedication to achieving the highest accreditation levels in the industry, reinforcing our ‘smart solutions, personalized service’ brand promise to our enterprise customers.”

The Cisco Resale Channel Program validates skills through a third-party audit.