Abu Dhabi-based Emircom, a leading systems integrator, has announced that IT and networking giant Cisco has certified it as a master security specialization partner for the Gulf markets.

Emircom now forms part of an elite international group of organisations with in-depth technology skills for offering and deploying advanced Cisco security solutions, said a statement from the company.

The company has been providing cutting-edge integrated ICT solutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for over 30 years, it stated.

Its portfolio includes data centres, cloud computing, security, collaboration and services, with expanding expertise in major up-and-coming technology areas such as the Internet of Things and Big Data.

As a partner, Emircom guarantees efficient delivery of sophisticated and value-added Cisco solutions through its comprehensive sales capabilities, technology expertise and service portfolio, it said.

The company will now have greater opportunities to differentiate itself from competitors, better align itself with one of the world’s top technology brands, and be eligible to qualify for Cisco's prestigious certifications, it added.

Mohamad Abou-Zaki, chief operating officer, Emircom, said: “Our company is very selective of its regional and global technology and business partnerships to ensure that we deliver only the best systems and solutions to our customers.”

“We are honoured to be one of Cisco’s partners and look forward to deploying advanced Cisco technologies to ensure safer IT environments across the region,” he stated.

“We need forward-looking industry leaders such as Cisco to provide us with better tools and techniques to neutralise the region’s growing cyber threats as countries here accelerate their transformation into knowledge-based societies,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service