ADT Security Services: An Authorized Provider For Cisco

May 1, 2007 4:27 PM

ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., has achieved the Physical Security (PhySec) Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif.

The ATP designation recognizes ADT for its ability to provide the advanced technical skills and lifecycle services required to deploy Cisco network-based physical security solutions targeted to a range of industries.

This new diverse set of Cisco solutions now offers end-users the ability to seamlessly integrate with, displace or forgo expensive video surveillance transmission, matrix switch and distribution amp products historically used to connect cameras to security operation centers and various recording devices.

This program enables partners to provide multi-vendor, multi-protocol video surveillance recording, monitoring and virtual matrix switch solutions using a diverse set of Cisco solutions, including Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, and a range of Video Surveillance Internet Protocol Gateways, Service Platforms and Stream Manager Software.

"Physical security solutions are becoming more network-centric, and ADT has invested in the infrastructure and training to deploy these complex solutions," says President of ADT North America John Koch. "Cisco certification validates our capabilities and reinforces our leadership in security integration."

"Authorized Technology Provider Partners are instrumental in helping Cisco penetrate new growth markets and successfully deploy advanced networking technologies," says Edison Peres, vice president and chief go-to-market officer for Worldwide Channels at Cisco. "As a Cisco Physical Security ATP Partner, ADT Security Services is able to meet customer demand for one of Cisco's emerging technologies: physical security.

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