HB Communications, Inc. Recognized as Cisco TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider

July 18, 2011 - PRLog -- HB Communications, Inc. North Haven, CT – July 18, 2011 – HB Communications, Inc., the Northeast’s leading media and communication technology specialist, announced today that it has achieved TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes HB Communications as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions at the Master level.

The Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Program is focused on providing a new way of working in which everyone, everywhere can be more productive through face-to-face collaboration with Cisco TelePresence Video solutions. A Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partner has the greatest depth of knowledge and skill in deploying the entire Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partners possess deep networking and advanced Cisco Unified Communications capabilities, regional to global coverage, and a strong and mature services practice.

“HB is fortunate to be one of the first Cisco Partners in the US to complete the Telepresence Video Master ATP Program. As one of two national partners certified to sell and support the full line of Cisco Telepresence products we have an incredible opportunity to offer new solutions to HB customers. Most notably, immersive products like the T3, CTS 3010 and accompanying infrastructure including the Telepresence Server. It’s also complementary to our Cisco UC and DMS offerings allowing HB to implement fully integrated collaboration solutions.” said Ted Thompson, vice president of technology and unified communications.

“The Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Program is designed to enable partners to take advantage of the tremendous market opportunities ahead—not only in the telepresence space but also in the overall collaboration market,” said Richard McLeod, senior director of collaboration for worldwide channels at Cisco. “As a Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partner, HB Communications, Inc. has made an investment in the sales, technical and life cycle services capabilities needed to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and interoperable Cisco TelePresence Video portfolio.”  
   
The Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Program is part of the Cisco go-to-market strategy for emerging technologies. The program helps Cisco to define the knowledge, skills and services that channel partners need to successfully sell, deploy and support an emerging technology. As the market changes, an ATP designation may be discontinued or may evolve into a Cisco specialization.

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HB Communications, Inc. has 65 years experience providing progressive inovative solutions to the Northeast. HB provides exceptional service and seamless equipment integration into any environment from traditional AV to Unified Communications. HB’s experienced staff is comprised of Cisco certified Telepresence, Voice, DMS and network engineers, certified programmers, licensed technicians, and many InfoComm CTS-I and CTS-D certified staff. The HB team is prepared to provide your organization with today’s communication tools: unified communications, Telepresence, broadcast video, digital signage, IP visual communications and more.