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Ascolta Achieves Distinguished Architectural Specializations in Cisco’s Evolving Learning Partner Program Irvine, CA and San Jose, CA- August 8, 2011 - Cisco is proud to announce Ascolta as the first Cisco Authorized Learning Partner to achieve the Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization and Borderless Networks Architecture Specialization. Ascolta, a leading provider of authorized Cisco training and learning services, is the earliest adopter in their theatre of a global network of more than 450 Learning Partners to achieve these designations. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Partners with CWNP to Expand Wireless Training Capabilities Irvine, CA and Atlanta, GA - August 1, 2011 - Ascolta, a leading provider in IT training and learning services, has partnered with CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional), an exclusive provider of vendor neutral wireless certification, to expand its wireless offerings to its customers. The new partnership will broaden Ascolta’s training capabilities while adding to CWNP's international reach of authorized training providers. (Click on the title for full story)

The 10 Biggest Cisco Stories Of 2009 Certified For TelePresence Previously, all Cisco TelePresence installations were handled by in-house Cisco technicians. But in November, Cisco said that it would for the first time start granting certifications to channel partners to build and support TelePresence deployments. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco TelePresence Certifications and Cisco 360 Training for Voice Elevate Skills for Fast-Growing Collaboration Technologies SAN JOSE, Calif., November 10, 2009 – In response to sharply increasing market demand for advanced telepresence and collaboration solutions, Cisco today announced an extension of its education program to ease the adoption of these networking technologies. Two new certifications validate the skills that professionals need to implement and support Cisco TelePresenceTM deployments. The Cisco® 360 Learning Program for CCIE® Voice provides relevant, role-based training to build expert-level skills and help participants prepare for the rigorous Cisco CCIE Voice Lab Exam. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco To Offer Certification For TelePresence Deployments Cisco (NSDQ:CSCO) will for the first time grant certifications to channel partners to build and support Cisco TelePresence deployments. Previously, TelePresence installations were handled by in-house Cisco technicians, but now solution providers have an opportunity to be certified as part of a slate of new education programs Cisco announced Tuesday. (Click on the title for full story)

Seeking Growth, Cisco Reroutes Decisions Cisco Systems Inc. posted a 46% drop in quarterly profit as companies continued to pare spending on networking gear. But Chief Executive John Chambers said there are signs the economy likely reached a "tipping point" during the quarter, and stood by a pledge to return Cisco to double-digit growth. (Click on the title for full story)

Case Study: Cisco Trusts Ascolta’s Expertise for Top TelePresence Training In October of 2006, Cisco announced their breakthrough product, Cisco TelePresence. For the training piece, it sought a partner that had expertise in this arena and could commit to continuing to develop courses as the product line evolves and new markets and applications for the technology are introduced. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco CCNA and CCSP Certifications Aligned to Federal Curriculum Standards for Networking Job Roles of System Administrators and INFOSEC Professionals SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11, 2009 – Cisco today announced that it has again received formal accreditation from the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), which recognizes that Cisco® security courseware meets the 4011 and 4013A training standards for information assurance professionals in federal departments and agencies. Cisco was recognized at the 13th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education June 3 in Seattle. (Click on the title for full story)

Online Multitasking Increases Bandwidth Demand In humans, multitasking can cause stress and anxiety. But for the Internet, it just contributes to the ever-rising demand for bandwidth. The pace of that rise shows no sign of letting up, according to an update on Tuesday of Cisco Systems’ yearly tracking and forecast of Internet traffic growth. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta on the Move Irvine, California, May 18th, 2009 – Ascolta has moved its Denver office to a larger facility at 9155 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 125, Englewood, CO 80112. The new training location is conveniently located downstairs in Cisco’s Englwood location. Classes will commence at the new building on June 1st. For more information or class schedules call 720-988-1201.

Cisco Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies Amid a record number of nominations from companies in over 100 countries and 35 industries, Cisco has made Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the second year in a row. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Stimulus Package (ASP) Announced Irvine, CA, April 1, 2009 - Ascolta today rolled out a program to stretch training dollars during these tough economic times. From April 1st through June 30th, customers purchasing 1 course can register for a second class at half price. If 2 classes are purchased at one time customers will receive the 3rd class for free. For more details on this program, click the title of this announcement. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Puts Collaboration in Context with New Application and Mobile Device Integration Capabilities SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2009 - Cisco today announced enhancements to the company's Unified Communications system that enable mobile access, improve video collaboration and extend interoperability across applications and devices such as Cisco WebEx Connect, Cisco TelePresenceTM, Microsoft Office Communicator and the Apple iPhone. For businesses, the new Cisco Unified Communications solutions streamline workflows, optimize collaboration and accelerate decision making. For all customers, the solutions enable collaboration anywhere, on any device and any network. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Extends TelePresence Experience to New Users, Applications and Markets SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2009 - Cisco today introduced a new suite of Cisco TelePresenceTM products and applications that brings the power of in-person collaboration to more users in more locations, and provides businesses with a way to do more with existing video investments. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Extends TelePresence Experience to New Users, Applications and Markets SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2009 - Cisco today introduced a new suite of Cisco TelePresenceTM products and applications that brings the power of in-person collaboration to more users in more locations, and provides businesses with a way to do more with existing video investments. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Pure Digital Technologies, Makers of Flip VideoTM SAN JOSE, Calif. - March. 19, 2009 - Cisco today announced its intent to acquire privately held Pure Digital Technologies Inc. San Francisco-based Pure Digital, creator of the best-selling Flip VideoTM brand, is a pioneer in developing consumer-friendly video solutions with mass-market appeal. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Unleashes the Power of Virtualization with Industry's First Unified Computing System SAN JOSE Calif. - March 16, 2009 - Cisco today unveiled an evolutionary new data center architecture, innovative services and an open ecosystem of best in class partners to help customers develop next-generation data centers that unleash the full power of virtualization. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Named Cisco Learning Solutions Partner of the Year Irvine, CA - Ascolta, a leading provider of information technology training and learning services, was acknowledged and awarded the Cisco Learning Partner of the Year award for Cisco's US/Canadian Theater. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Announces the Cisco TelePresence Meeting Solution -- A Breakthrough "In-Person" Experience for Real-Time, Remote, Business Communication and Collaboration SAN JOSE, Calif. - Cisco today announced the Cisco TelePresence Meeting solution, a revolutionary new category of products that create live, "face-to-face" meeting experiences over an Internet Protocol (IP) network empowering users to interact and collaborate in ways they could not before. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Announces Updates to CCNP Certification and Launches CCNP Prep Center SAN JOSE, Calif.- Cisco Systems today announced enhancements to its premier professional certification, CCNP. The course and exam updates help ensure that a growing number of networking professionals have the knowledge, skills and credentials necessary to deploy and maintain fully integrated network infrastructure services and applications, while providing a clear career path in today's market. To assist networking professionals preparing for the CCNP certification, Cisco today announced the availability of the CCNP Prep Center (http://www.cisco.com/go/prep-ccnp). (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Systems Announces Recertification Policy Update for Professional-Level Certification SAN JOSE, Calif. - Cisco Systems today announced that effective Aug. 18, 2006, individuals who hold an active Cisco CCNP, CCDP, CCIPTM, CCSP, or CCVP certification will recertify their professional-level certifications when they pass any other Cisco professional-level certification exam. Certification holders will continue to re-certify their professional level certifications when they pass any CCIE written exam. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Helps Cisco Customers Maximize Benefits of IPT through Comprehensive Training The integration of telephony services into the data network via IP Telephony (IPT) has the potential to drive major changes in institutions by delivering information more efficiently than today's dual-network approach. A converged voice, video and data network can improve customer care capabilities, increase employee productivity and enhance organizational agility. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Training Offers Two-Day Course: CISCO'S Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System Irvine, CA - Ascolta, one of the leading providers of technical security training is proud to announce that it is now offering a two-day course called "Cisco MARS-Protego" designed to train IT professionals about the inter-workings of the Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, And Response System (CS-MARS) at various locations around the country. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Is Number One In Learning Credits Puerto Rico - At Cisco Systems' Global Learning Alliances meeting in Puerto Rico this week, Ascolta was recognized as the #1 player worldwide for the Learning Credits program. Cisco's Learning Credits enables customers to simultaneously purchase necessary training and Cisco hardware, software, or services. By purchasing training in bulk and up front, customers can simplify their administrative processes, saving time and money.

Companies honored as 'disability friendly' Irvine, CA - City officials recently presented Disability Friendly Business Awards to several businesses for demonstrating a clear and conscious effort to accommodate employees and members of the public with disabilities. Aside from the eight large chains that were recognized, Ascolta, an Irvine training company, was the only independent business to win the award. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Security Courseware Meets NSA 4011 Standards Ascolta is the leading provider of Cisco's security curriculum in the United States and offers the full spectrum of security courses in classrooms throughout the country. On April 9, 2003, Cisco announced an award and formal certification from the National Security Agency and the Committee on National Security Systems. Cisco is currently the only industry vendor to provide security training that meets the 4011 standard. Click here for the full story. For further information, contact us or check our schedule for a class near you.

The Top 50 Diversity-owned Businesses in California Southport, CT - The States' leading Diversity-owned businesses were recently announced at the National Diversity awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The Div50 represents the Top 50 Diversity (Women and Minority) owned businesses in the State. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta partners with IMRI to offer Cisco Training to GSA Customers Irvine, CA - Ascolta is proud to announce a partnership with IMRI, a leading consulting company focusing on technology solutions and services. The agreement will allow federal, state and local government customers of both companies to use IMRI's GSA schedule to purchase Cisco authorized training. IMRI has been a strong player in the government market since 1994 and has built an impressive list of customers including the State of California and DISA. IMRI is proud to qualify as an 8(a) SBA Certified Business, a Women Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and a Veteran Owned Business.

Entercept Teams With Ascolta to Deliver Server-based Intrusion Prevention Training Irvine, CA - Entercept Security Technologies, the proven leader in intrusion prevention software has selected Ascolta, a leading provider of technical security training, as one of its preferred vendors-of-choice for intrusion prevention training. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Recognized in California Diversity 100 Southport, CT - The Diversity100 represents the Top 100 Diversity (Women and Minority) owned businesses in a state. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta wins the Worthy of Note Award in the Excellence in E-Learning Awards Program Irvine, CA - Ascolta announced today that its INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, Ping the Router, has received the WORTHY OF NOTE Excellence in e-Learning Award. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Takes Aim at Network Security Risks Irvine, CA - In response to increasing threats to Internet security, Ascolta is offering training for the Cisco Security Specialist 1 designation. (Click on the title for full story)

Ping the Router: A Game That Bridges Technical Learning With Real-World Diagnostic Skills Irvine, CA - Ping the Router is a way to practice the challenging skills required for passing the Cisco Certification exams by completing complex, command-based tasks while racing against the clock. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Partners With SRI in Texas To Offer Cisco Training Irvine, CA - Specialized Resources Inc. (SRI), has recently announced a partnership with Ascolta Training Company, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner and Developer, to provide authorized Professional Certification and Specialization courses. (Click on the title for the full story)

Cisco Awards Ascolta Most Outstanding Partner In USA Irvine, CA - Cisco Systems, Inc. announced Ascolta Training Company as the winner of the Most Outstanding Learning Solutions Partner Award for the year 2000. (Click on the title for full story)

Ascolta Appoints Vice President Of Operations Irvine, CA - Ascolta has appointed Randi Rubenstein to the position of Vice President of Operations. Ms. Rubenstein will oversee Ascolta's curriculum, scheduling, and facility and management information systems operations. (Click on the title for full story)

Cisco Selects Ascolta To Deliver Intelligent Contact Management Training Irvine, CA - Cisco's Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) software is part of their newly formed division, Internet Communications Software Group, which provides software platforms that will be able to integrate Web-based email, chat, IP-based voice and collaboration capabilities with the phone-based customer-relationship management applications found in call centers. (Click on title for the full story)

Live Web Learning at Ascolta Training Company Irvine, CA - At Ascolta Training Company, traditional training is still an option, but it is now possible to stay at home, log onto a computer and attend a virtual classroom. (Click on title for the full story)

Ascolta Training Selects Centra for Internet-Delivery of Live, Instructor-Led IT Training Curriculum Lexington, MA - Ascolta will significantly augment its extensive catalog of classroom and computer-based training offerings with a live, Internet learning capability powered by Centra. (Click on the title for full story)