Cisco hosts first Partner Summit in Kuwait to recognize its channel partners

Press release

Published July 3rd, 2011 - 11:08 GMT

Al Bawaba

Cisco hosted its first Partner Summit in Kuwait last week to recognize the performance of its top channel partners for 2011 at an awards ceremony in the Sheraton Hotel.

The event focused on the importance of supporting channel and strategic partners. Topics included discussions on Cisco’s architectural approach, Cisco’s partner organization strategy, initiatives and programs as well as the company’s vision and strategy for Cisco solutions encompassing Unified Communications and Collaboration.

The Cisco Partner Awards recognize exemplary channel partners whose business best practices have demonstrably contributed to the success of the customers they serve, through a combination of innovation and operational excellence. Award winners are nominated by local and regional Cisco executives.

“Our partners are core to our business and a key driver for Cisco's future growth. This event is a demonstration of Cisco’s commitment to our partners in Kuwait and it’s a great opportunity to recognize our top performing channel partners,” said Hani El-Kukhun, general manager, Cisco Kuwait.

The event was concluded by Cisco giving awards to eight of its top-performing channel partners.

The Cisco Partner Summit Kuwait 2011 Award Winners are:

Top UCS Partner - Diyar United Company LTD

Top 2-Tier Partner – Bader Al-Mulla & Brothers Company

Top Collaboration Partner – Kuwait Digital Computer Company

Top 1-Tier Partner – ZAK Solutions for Computer Systems

Top Customer Satisfaction Partner – Universe Computers

Top Cisco Services Partner – ZAK Solutions for Computer Systems

Top SB Partner – Link Systems

Top Managed Services Partner - Zajil International

Top Fast Growing Partner – Alalamiah Technology Group

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