Tags : certificationCisco, NetApp Open New Partner Program for FlexPod Data Center Technology[June 21, 2012] Channel receives enhanced benefits and support in exchange for training, certification on FlexPod converged infrastructure platform. Read More...Tags: certification , Cisco , NetApp , training , channel program , channel partner , FlexPodCisco Adds CCNP Service Provider Certification[May 14, 2012] New badge replaces earlier, retired CCIP designation. Read More...Tags: certification , Cisco , CCNP service provider , network engineersIBM Expects Thousands of Partners to Train, Certify on New PureSystems Platform in 2012[May 03, 2012] Distributors to play key education, enablement role, says IBM exec. Read More...Tags: IBM , certification , training , distributors , channel partners , PureSystemsMicrosoft Redirects Certification Program at the Cloud[April 26, 2012] Vendor offers new certification framework with three skill levels based on cloud proficiency, knowledge. Read More...Tags: cloud computing , Cloud , Microsoft , certification , IT professionals , MCSA , MCSE , MCSD , MCSMCisco, EMC, VMware to Offer, Joint Training, Certification for Cloud, Data Center Technologies[April 10, 2012] Course bundles gleaned from vendors’ existing training folder and structured as learning paths. Read More...Tags: Cloud , EMC , certification , data center , Cisco , VMware , training , channel partnersDell Adds Cloud Services, Solutions Certification for Channel Partners[April 10, 2012] Badge enables partners to combine Dell’s technology with their own cloud services in customer deployments. Read More...Tags: Cloud , cloud services , certification , Dell , channel partner , PartnerDirectCisco Adds CCNA Service Provider Certification[March 19, 2012] Badge targets network engineers deploying carrier-grade networks. Read More...Tags: networking , certification , Cisco , service provider , CCNAVMware Urges Channel Partners to Take Wider View of SMB Cloud Market[March 07, 2012] Vendor offers a raft of new programs, competencies, incentives aimed at rewarding channel partners for expanding market focus beyond core enterprise and commercial segments. Read More...Tags: virtualization , SMB , certification , VMware , channel program , channel partner , incentives , partner enablement , competencies , IT PartnersCisco Upgrades CCNA and CCNP Security Certifications[March 06, 2012] New courses address threats related to mobility, cloud computing, virtualization and BYOD. Read More...Tags: cloud computing , security , mobility , virtualization , certification , Cisco , CCNP , BYOD , CCNAIBM Offers New Social Media Initiatives for Channel Partners, Businesses[January 14, 2012] Vendor seeks to prod social-media driven sales opportunities through services, education, certification, workshops, new partnerships. Read More...Tags: IBM , certification , social media , Forrester Research , social business software , training , channel partners , PartnerWorld , social business , San Jose State UniversityHP Boost Networking Channel Program[January 03, 2012] Vendor lists upgrades to trade-in program, new networking certification, training, education to help partners grow margins. Read More...Tags: networking , certification , HP , training , channel partner , ExpertOne , PartnerOne , Hewlett PackardCisco Adds Entry-level Certification for On-site Techs[August 25, 2011] Cisco Certified Technician for hardware field engineers backed by training courses, required exam. Read More... Tags: certification , data center , Cisco , Telepresence , Cisco Certified TechnicianKaseya Opens New Certification Program for MSPs, Enterprise Customers[May 16, 2011] Four levels of proficiency on the Kaseya platform for Certified Engineers, increase knowledge, gain priority support. Read More... Tags: certification , Kaseya , managed service provider , remote monitoringVMware Intros New Specializations, Certifications, Solution Competency, Toolkits for Channel Partners[February 10, 2011] At Partner Exchange event, vendor unwraps vertical market specializations, desktop certification, solution competency for virtualization of business applications, seven new solution enablement toolkits. Read More... Tags: certification , VMware , channel partner , specialization , competencyCisco Adds Three New Security Specialist Certifications[February 03, 2011] Vendor adds to security portfolio with specializations to address market opportunity for skilled network security specialists, building on CCNP Security certification program initiated last year. Read More... Tags: security , certification , Cisco , channel partner , specializationMicrosoft Relaxes Training, Exam Requirements for SQL Server Masters Credential[November 19, 2010] Vendor allows testing without training, lowers cost by thousands, expects changes to triple number of people earning badge in next year. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , certification , SQL Server , Microsoft Certified Master , Microsoft LearningBrocade Moves Partner Program Toward Convergence, the Cloud and Specialization[November 03, 2010] Vendor eliminates revenue requirements in favor of service focus, sweetens new incentive program, adds data center specialization, enablement tools. Read More... Tags: certification , convergence , Brocade , channel partner , specializationEMC Upgrades Velocity Channel Program to Focus on Credentials[November 01, 2010] Storage vendor ties program closer to training, specialties and service commitment, sets new tiers. Read More... Tags: EMC , certification , partner , Velocity , StorageHP Redirects Training, Certification Towards Converged Infrastructure[October 24, 2010] Vendor overhauls, rebrands program to pinpoint skills necessary for open networking and data center environments. Offers 16 new certifications, and network planning and migration services. Read More... Tags: certification , HP , training , Converged Infrastructure , ExpertOneCisco Revamps Voice, Security Certifications[October 20, 2010] Vendor renames and redesigns voice and security certifications, adds and updates courses, exams. Read More... Tags: security , certification , Cisco , voice , CCNPSirius Lands First IBM System x Specialty[September 22, 2010] Sirius Lands First IBM System x Specialty Read More... Tags: IBM , certification , System x , Sirius Computer Solutions , SpecialtyMicrosoft Offers New Entry-level Certification for Students[July 09, 2010] Vendor's first certification aimed at students with no IT or development experience. Read More... Tags: developer , Microsoft , certification , IT professional , trainingMicrosoft Offers New Entry Level Certification for Students[July 08, 2010] Microsoft Offers New Entry Level Certification for Students Read More... Tags: developer , Microsoft , certification , training , IT professionalsCisco Invites Military Personnel to Virtual IT Training and Certification Event[June 30, 2010] Cisco Invites Military Personnel to Virtual IT Training and Certification Event Read More... Tags: certification , Cisco , training , military , IT professionalsCisco Debuts Emeritus Badge For CCIE Veterans[June 23, 2010] New certificate offered at CCIEs 10-year mark, allows continued program involvement without active status. Read More... Tags: certification , Cisco , CCIE , Learning@CiscoCisco To Co-Fund Business Architecture Training For Channel Partners[June 18, 2010] Vendor commits to paying 75% of certain training costs, maps Learning Partner program to technology architecture strategy, reclassifies Learning Partners. Read More... Tags: virtualization , certification , data center , Cisco , trainingVMware Initiates New Certification Program[May 31, 2010] Program provides channel partners differentiation and path to highest level certification. Vendor also disclosed cloud computing collaboration effort with Google. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , virtualization , certification , VMware , channel partnerCisco Names Learning Partner Award Winners[May 25, 2010] Cisco Names Learning Partner Award Winners Read More... Tags: certification , Cisco , training , channel partners , learningIBM Tidies Up PartnerWorld Program Criteria, Emphasizes Midmarket, Skills Development[May 22, 2010] Program update includes assigning senior level execs to premier partners, new social media tools, expanded partner locator, System x Specialty. Read More... Tags: IBM , certification , channel partner , mid-market , PartnerWorldIBM Offers Channel Partners Access To Software Experts Under New Advocates Program[May 11, 2010] Vendor also presents new online social networking resources, industry frameworks, incentives and certifications. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , software , IBM , certification , business partners |