FlexITy Achieves Coveted BYOD Certification from Cisco Systems

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 6, 2012 - RICHMOND HILL, ON (July 1, 2012) – FlexITy, an award-winning provider of Cloud Solutions, Data Centre Technologies, Managed Services, and Unified Communications and Collaboration Solutions through its FlexTEL subsidiary, announced today that they have expanded their partnership with Cisco Systems by successfully completing the rigorous certification to become an Identity Services Engine (ISE) Authorized Technology Provider (ATP).

“Today’s networks must accommodate an ever-growing array of consumer IT devices while providing user-centric policy and enabling global collaboration. To support the expanding role of access solutions that leverage the intelligence of the network, the Cisco TrustSec® architecture addresses this shift by using identity-based access policies to tell you who and what is connecting to your network, allowing IT to enable appropriate services without sacrificing control,” commented Peter Stavropoulos, president and CEO of FlexITy.

The Cisco ISE focuses on the pervasive service enablement of Cisco TrustSec for borderless networks. ISE delivers all necessary services required by enterprise networks – AAA, profiling, posture, and guest management – on a common platform. As a
comprehensive and contextually-based access control solution, ISE offers exceptional visibility and control ensuring a highly secure enterprise and an efficiently enforced security policy across a distributed network.

“We are proud to add another Cisco ATP to our long list of credential, reflecting our success helping clients reliably enforce compliance, enhance infrastructure security, and streamline service operations,” said Stavropoulos. “Visibility and control of user access are critical components for a network to support BYOD (bring-your-own-device) while maintaining an appropriate level of security. When our engineers present anyplace workspace solutions to clients, network security is often the top concern. Having expertise in a technology like ISE allows us to directly address their concerns with a specific solution knowing we have the engineering talent to deliver.”

FlexITy is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, the highest level a Cisco partner can attain, and has achieved Master Specializations in Security, Unified Communications and Managed Services. In addition, FlexITy holds Specializations in Collaboration Architecture, Data Centre Architecture, Borderless Architecture, Data Centre Storage, Data Centre Networking, Unified Computing Systems, Telepresence Video and Cloud Builder.

“With a variety of specializations and advanced certifications, FlexITy has made an investment in developing the capability to deliver integrated and customized technology solutions that today’s customers demand. We are pleased to recognize and congratulate FlexITy for achieving this most recent certification,” said Edison Peres, senior vice president of worldwide channels at Cisco.

About FlexITy

FlexITy Solutions Incorporated (FlexITy) is a leading provider of voice, data, and converged and managed services for businesses throughout Canada. FlexITy’s approach aligns best practices with its industry acumen to deliver unprecedented results for its clients, reducing costs and optimizing critical infrastructure management. FlexITy offers a broad range of products and services including infrastructure design, implementation and support, security and compliance solutions, Unified Communications, Managed Services and Data Centre integration including enterprise storage, virtualization, and disaster recovery. FlexITy’s products and services are trusted by leading healthcare
organizations, financial service firms and telecommunications providers, ranging in size from mid-sized companies to the Fortune 500. FlexITy is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with consultants throughout Canada. Experienced People. Advanced Technologies. Powered by Passion. For more information, visit FlexITy.ca, or call 866.779.FLEX (3539).

FlexITy Solutions® and FlexITy services referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FlexITy Solutions Inc. in Canada and/or other countries.

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