GERMANTOWN, Md., March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite
networks and services and a worldwide leader in managed network
solutions, announced today it has achieved the Cisco® Master
Managed Services Certification. This certification recognizes
Hughes' investment in the ITIL® (IT Infrastructure Library)
processes, practices, and tools necessary to provide high-quality
managed services.
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"We rely on Cisco technology to deliver best of breed managed
networks for our enterprise customers," said Mike Cook, senior vice president, Hughes.
"Securing Master-level certification validates that all aspects of
our service and underlying solutions are truly first class, so our
customers don't have to worry about their network and can focus on
running their business. We're honored to have received this
certification and, even more importantly, are pleased to have our
customers enjoy this added level of service quality assurance."
As a Cisco Master Managed Services Certified Partner, Hughes has
demonstrated the ability to deliver sophisticated solutions, met
stringent requirements that reflect a depth of capabilities, and
undergone an independent audit by an objective third-party auditor.
Hughes was also required to offer at least two managed services
using the resources and procedures necessary to deploy, manage, and
support Cisco solutions.
"Hughes' investment in the Cisco Master Managed Services
Certification ranks it among an elite group of channel partners
with the resources to deploy, manage and support services for
multiple technologies," said Edison
Peres, senior vice president of worldwide channels at Cisco.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the world's leading
provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering
innovative network technologies, and managed services and solutions
for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1
high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with
offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more
than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries,
representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ
global standards approved by TIA, ETSI, and ITU organizations,
including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1. Headquartered outside
Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates
sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUGH). For more
information, please visit www.hughes.com.
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