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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Peter Hudson
Marketing Manager
2065 West Obispo Ave, Suite 101
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-892-8688
http://www.bensonsys.com
info@bensonsys.com
Benson Systems Recognized by Cisco as an Authorized
Provider of Physical Security Solutions
Gilbert, AZ – August 2, 2007 -- Benson Systems announced today it
has achieved the Physical Security (PhySec) Authorized Technology Provider
(ATP) status from Cisco®. The ATP designation recognizes Benson Systems
for its ability to provide the advanced technical skills and lifecycle
services required to deploy Cisco network-based physical security
solutions targeted to a wide range of industries.
This program enables partners to provide multivendor, multiprotocol video
surveillance recording, monitoring and virtual matrix switch solutions
using a diverse set of Cisco solutions, including Cisco Catalyst®
switches, Cisco routers, and a range of Cisco Video Surveillance Internet
Protocol Gateways, Service Platforms and Stream Manager Software.
Together, these solutions offer end users the ability to seamlessly
integrate with, displace, or forgo expensive video surveillance
transmission, matrix switch, and distribution amp products historically
used to connect cameras to security operation centers and various
recording devices.
“This certification will allow Benson Systems to integrate the physical
and logical security demands in any type of organization,” said Shawn
Benson, President of Benson Systems. “In most instances we will be able to
use existing network infrastructure, which will translate to an immediate
ROI for our clients.”
“Authorized Technology Provider Partners are instrumental in helping Cisco
penetrate new growth markets and successfully deploy advanced networking
technologies,” said Edison Peres, vice president and chief go-to-market
officer for Worldwide Channels at Cisco. “As a Cisco Physical Security ATP
Partner, Benson Systems is able to meet customer demand for one of Cisco’s
emerging technologies: physical security. The Physical Security ATP
program in particular will help ensure Cisco’s end users can employ
advanced physical security solutions and services from a proven and
experienced Cisco channel partner.”
Proven Skills, Expertise and Capabilities
To qualify for Cisco Physical Security ATP status, Benson Systems had to
meet a number of requirements, from having an experienced physical
security practice and fulfilling specific job responsibilities to
achieving Cisco Express Foundation Specialization and a fully functional
Cisco Physical Security lab.
· Experienced Physical Security Practice: ATP Partners must possess
significant installation and integration experience with cameras, video
matrix switches, badging systems, access control hardware, and various
intrusion and interactive communications systems from multiple vendors.
· Job Roles: Benson Systems was required to fulfill a range of jobs
with qualified physical security professionals who have met specific
knowledge and testing requirements, including: an account manager,
responsible for presales tasks; a project manager, responsible for project
plan development and execution; a systems engineer, responsible for
solution planning and design; a deployment engineer, responsible for the
configuration, implementation and integration of Cisco physical security
solutions.
· Cisco Express Foundation: In order to maintain its ATP status,
Benson Systems had to possess or obtain the Express Foundation
Specialization (or an equivalent or greater specialization). This
specialization is a foundational requirement for the ATP designation.
· Lab: Partners are also required to build a lab for end-user
demonstrations, development and customer-fault replication. The lab must
contain current, upgraded and maintained Cisco physical security
solutions, each configured for live product demonstrations and for
“real-world” testing to simulate actual end-user conditions. The lab must
also be suitable for the following purposes: proof-of-concept testing,
application development, fault replication and internal training.
About Benson Systems
Founded in 1986, Benson Systems is a security systems integrator with
offices in Gilbert, Arizona serving clients in corporate, commercial and
residential markets. Benson Systems, with clients including Cox
Communications, Maricopa County, and US Airways Center, has emerged as one
of the top systems integrators in Arizona by demonstrating a steadfast
commitment to exceptional workmanship and customer service. Visit our
website at
http://www.bensonsys.com.
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