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The RAM Group Achieves Cisco Systems Gold Certification

The RAM Group Inc., a leading North American integrator of technology-based business solutions, today announced that it has achieved Gold Certification from Cisco Systems Canada.

Cisco Gold Certification recognizes RAM as having some of the industry`s best-trained network technicians with a demonstrated level of expertise in designing, implementing and supporting Cisco solutions. This accomplishment also marks RAM`s progression from Silver to Gold certification, and attests to The RAM Group`s commitment to pursuing higher levels of customer satisfaction.

"Achieving Cisco`s Gold Certification validates The RAM Group`s ability to maximize our customer`s Return on Investment in Cisco technology" said RAM President and CEO Ken Killin. "Our close relationship with Cisco not only enhances RAM`s own reputation as a trusted technology advisor but also allows us to leverage Cisco`s enterprise-wide infrastructure solutions in our efforts to design and implement the most innovative technology for our customers."

"The key to RAM`s success is its relentless focus on delivering the highest value in meeting the needs of the most complex customer environments around our Advanced Technologies" said Steve Simmons, vice-president, channel operations at Cisco Systems Canada. "At the Cisco Partner Summit in Hawaii, RAM was awarded the Global Silver Partner of the Year and its evolution to Gold Certified Partner is yet another measure of RAM`s continued investment in their Cisco practice."

D Kent MacDonald, The RAM Group`s Western Region Vice President and Cisco Partnership Manager, also notes that the new status is a credit to the individual efforts of RAM`s entire team. "Gold Certification also attests to the skill and dedication of our System Consultants, whose pursuit of certification, leadership in and commitment to Advanced Technologies IP Telephony and Security as well as award winning customer service enabled RAM to achieve this high status."

"Recognition from IT industry leaders like Cisco reinforces our commitment to our many customers in Canada and the U.S.," concludes Killin. The Cisco Channel Partner Program provides RAM with the resource framework to develop an expertise to sell, plan, design, implement and operate Cisco networking solutions. The Cisco Channel Partner Program offers its certified channel partners state-of-the-art technical and sales training.