Tags : certificationCisco Adds CCNP Service Provider Certification[May 14, 2012] New badge replaces earlier, retired CCIP designation. Read More...Tags: Cisco , CCNP service provider , certification , 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: channel partners , distributors , PureSystems , certification , IBM , trainingMicrosoft 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 , MCSA , IT professionals , MCSE , Microsoft , certification , cloud computing , MCSM , MCSDCisco, 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: Cisco , VMware , Cloud , data center , certification , channel partners , EMC , trainingDell 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: PartnerDirect , cloud services , Cloud , certification , Dell , channel partnerCisco Adds CCNA Service Provider Certification[March 19, 2012] Badge targets network engineers deploying carrier-grade networks. Read More...Tags: networking , service provider , certification , CCNA , CiscoVMware 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: incentives , channel program , SMB , IT Partners , competencies , channel partner , partner enablement , virtualization , certification , VMwareCisco 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 , CCNA , BYOD , CCNP , security , Cisco , mobility , certification , virtualizationIBM 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: certification , social media , Forrester Research , social business software , channel partners , PartnerWorld , training , IBM , 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: certification , networking , HP , PartnerOne , training , ExpertOne , Hewlett Packard , channel partnerCisco Adds Entry-level Certification for On-site Techs[August 24, 2011] Cisco Certified Technician for hardware field engineers backed by training courses, required exam. Read More... Tags: certification , data center , Cisco Certified Technician , Telepresence , CiscoKaseya 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: managed service provider , remote monitoring , Kaseya , certificationVMware 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: channel partner , competency , VMware , certification , specializationCisco 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: channel partner , security , Cisco , certification , 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 Learning , certification , Microsoft , SQL Server , Microsoft Certified MasterBrocade 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: convergence , specialization , Brocade , certification , channel partnerEMC 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 , Storage , Velocity , certification , partnerHP Redirects Training, Certification Towards Converged Infrastructure[October 23, 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 , ExpertOne , Converged Infrastructure , training , HPCisco Revamps Voice, Security Certifications[October 19, 2010] Vendor renames and redesigns voice and security certifications, adds and updates courses, exams. Read More... Tags: Cisco , certification , security , CCNP , voiceSirius Lands First IBM System x Specialty[September 22, 2010] Sirius Lands First IBM System x Specialty Read More... Tags: Sirius Computer Solutions , IBM , System x , Specialty , certificationMicrosoft Offers New Entry-level Certification for Students[July 08, 2010] Vendor's first certification aimed at students with no IT or development experience. Read More... Tags: IT professional , certification , developer , training , MicrosoftMicrosoft Offers New Entry Level Certification for Students[July 08, 2010] Microsoft Offers New Entry Level Certification for Students Read More... Tags: certification , IT professionals , training , Microsoft , developerCisco Invites Military Personnel to Virtual IT Training and Certification Event[June 29, 2010] Cisco Invites Military Personnel to Virtual IT Training and Certification Event Read More... Tags: military , IT professionals , training , Cisco , certificationCisco Debuts Emeritus Badge For CCIE Veterans[June 22, 2010] New certificate offered at CCIEs 10-year mark, allows continued program involvement without active status. Read More... Tags: CCIE , certification , Cisco , 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: training , data center , certification , virtualization , CiscoVMware 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: channel partner , certification , virtualization , cloud computing , VMwareCisco Names Learning Partner Award Winners[May 25, 2010] Cisco Names Learning Partner Award Winners Read More... Tags: Cisco , learning , channel partners , certification , trainingIBM Tidies Up PartnerWorld Program Criteria, Emphasizes Midmarket, Skills Development[May 21, 2010] Program update includes assigning senior level execs to premier partners, new social media tools, expanded partner locator, System x Specialty. Read More... Tags: PartnerWorld , channel partner , mid-market , certification , IBMIBM 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: certification , cloud computing , business partners , IBM , softwareIngram Micro Debuts Digital Signage Certification[March 10, 2010] Distributor calls certification first and only of its kind, promotes fast growing segment. Read More... Tags: certification , Ingram Micro , digital signage , distribution |
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