Certifications and Authorizations

 

Partner Authorizations

Connection holds premier certifications and authorizations from leading vendors—including Cisco Gold, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum, Lenovo Platinum, and Microsoft Gold. In addition, our talented engineers have acquired more than 2500+ professional certifications. These certifications allow us to offer you enterprise-class service, access to volume pricing and in-demand products, software licensing programs, and expert technical service and support.
Certifications and Authorizations
Adobe Platinum
  • Connect Pro Value Added Reseller (VAR)
  • Contractual (CLP), Transactional (TLP), Enterprise (EA) and Volume Incentive Program (VIP)
  • Non-Profit Licensing Reseller
  • World Wide Adobe License Center

APC Elite

Apple Corporate Reseller
  • Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP)
  • Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

Audiocodes Platinum Partner

Autodesk Volume Channel Partner (VCP)

Avaya Emerald Partner
  • Contact Center
  • IP Office
  • Scopia Endpoints
  • SME Communication
  • Unified Communication

Broadcom Select Partner
  • Archiving and E-Discover
  • Core Security
  • Cyber Security Services
  • Data Protection
  • Encryption
  • Endpoint Management
  • Enterprise Security
  • High Availability
  • Information Protection
  • Mobility Solutions
  • Storage Management
  • Threat Protection

Check Point 3 Stars Partner

Cisco Gold Integrator Partner
  • Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization
  • Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization
  • Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture Specialization
  • Advanced Security Architecture Specialization
  • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching (CCIE Routing and Switching)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Voice (CCIE Voice)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Data Center
    • Route Switch
    • Security
    • Wireless
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional
    • Collaboration and Security
    • Data Center
    • Route Switch
  • Cisco Hyperflex Authorization
  • Cisco IoT Authorization
  • Cisco ISE System Engineer
  • Cisco Security Masters
  • Cisco Unity Support Specialist
  • Collaboration Architecture Design Specialist
  • Collaboration SaaS Authorization
  • Collaboration Support Specialist
  • Collaboration Systems Engineer
  • Customer Experience Specialization
    • Advisor Enterprise Networking Advisor
    • Collaboration Adoption Advisor
    • Data Center Adoption Advisor
    • Enterprise Agreements Adoption Advisor
    • Security Adoption Advisor
  • Data Center Application Services Support Specialist
  • Data Center Architecture Design Specialist
  • Data Center Unified Fabric Support Specialist
  • IoT Advantage Specialization
  • Lifecycle Advisor for Collaboration
  • Lifecycle Advisor for Enterprise Agreements
  • Lifecycle Advisor for Enterprise Networking
  • Master Security Certification
  • Security Architecture Systems Engineer
  • Unified Computing Technology Field Engineer

Cisco Specializations
  • Advanced Collaboration Architecture
  • Advanced Data Center Architecture
  • Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture
  • Advanced Security Architecture
  • Cisco ONE-Access
  • Cisco ONE-Data Center
  • Cisco ONE-WAN
  • Collab ELA UC WBX OnPrem TP PC
  • Hyperflex Resellers Authorization
  • IoT Authorized Partner
  • U.S. Federal Authorization
  • Webex Telepresence Program

Citrix Platinum Solution Advisor
  • Citrix Cloud Integrated Apps and Data Suite
  • Citrix Cloud Lifecycle Management
  • Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Citrix Cloud Virtual Desktops
  • Citrix NetScaler
  • Citrix NetScaler Gateway
  • Citrix NetScaler SD-WAN
  • Citrix ShareFile
  • Citrix Workspace Suite
  • Citrix XenApp
  • Citrix XenDesktop

Commvault Premier Partner

CompTIA
  • CompTIA Network
  • CompTIA Security
  • CompTIA Server

CrowdStrike Authorized Partner

Datadog Authorized Partner

Dell Technologies Titanium Partner
  • Converged Infrastructure
    • Converged/Hyperconverged Infrastructure Services – VCF on VxRail – Deployment
    • Converged/Hyperconverged Infrastructure Services – VxRail –Deployment
  • Core Client
  • Data Protection
    • Data Protection Services – Integrated Data Protection Appliance – DP4400 – Deployment
    • Data Protection Services – PowerProtect DD – Deployment
    • Data Protection Services – RecoverPoint – Deployment
  • Networking
  • Server
  • Storage
    • Storage Services – PowerStore – Deployment
    • Storage Services – SC Series – Deployment
    • Storage Services – Unity – Deployment

Digital Signage Experts Group Certifications
  • AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist
  • Digital Signage Certified Expert (DSCE) certified
  • Digital Signage Content and Media Expert (DCME) certified
  • Digital Signage Display Expert (DSDE) certified
  • Digital Signage Network Expert (DSNE) certified
  • Digital Signage Sales Professional (DSSP) certified

Fortinet Platinum Partner

Google Premier
  • Google Chrome Enterprise
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google for Education
  • Google G Suite Enterprise for Education
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Workspace Enterprise for Education

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum
  • Aruba Certified Design Experts (ACDX)
  • Aruba Certified Mobility Professionals (ACMP)
  • Aruba Certified Switching Professionals (ACSP)
  • HPE Data Center Network Integrators (HPE ASE)
  • HPE FlexNetwork Integrators (HP ASE)
  • HPE FlexNetwork Solutions (HPE Master ASE)
  • HPE Hybrid IT Solutions Architect (HPE ASE)
  • HPE Sales Certified – Aruba Products and Solutions
  • HPE Sales Certified – Hybrid Cloud Solutions
  • HPE Server Solutions Architects (HPE Master ASE)
  • HPE Storage Solutions Architects (HPE Master ASE)

HP, Inc. Premier Power Services
  • HP, Inc. Authorized Professional Services Partner (APSP)
  • HP, Inc. Authorized Support Partner (ASP)
  • HP, Inc. DaaS Specialist
  • HP, Inc. DesignJet Specialist
  • HP, Inc. Desktop, Workstations, and Notebooks (APS)
  • HP, Inc. Digital Signage Solutions
  • HP, Inc. Education Solutions Specialist
  • HP, Inc. Flow CM
  • HP, Inc. HA LaserJet Solutions (APS)
  • HP, Inc. Healthcare Specialist
  • HP, Inc. Imaging and Printing Solutions (APC)
  • HP, Inc. Managed Print Specialist Select
  • HP, Inc. Partner First Healthcare Specialist
  • HP, Inc. Retail Point of Sale (ASC)
  • HP, Inc. Technical Production Specialist
  • HP, Inc. Verified Online Supplies Reseller

IBM Silver Business Partner
  • IBM Midrange Storage Certified

Intel® Technology Provider Platinum Partner

Ivanti Premier Status
  • IT Management Solutions

JAMF Gold Partner
  • JAMF Certified Administrator
  • JAMF Certified Technician
  • JAMF Managed Service Provider

Juniper Elite
  • JNCDA
  • JNCIA
  • JNCIS MIST

Last Pass Authorized Reseller

Lenovo Platinum Infrastructure Solutions Partner
  • Platinum PC Partner

Lexmark Platinum Partner

Microfocus Authorized Reseller

Microsoft Gold Partner
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Technical Professional (MCTP)
  • Microsoft Endpoint Certified
  • Gold Application Development
  • Gold Cloud Platform
  • Gold Collaboration and Content
  • Gold Datacenter
  • Gold DevOps
  • Gold Enterprise Mobility Management
  • Gold Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Gold Messaging
  • Gold Microsoft Surface Hub Reseller
  • Gold Microsoft Surface Reseller
  • Gold Productivity
  • Gold Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions
  • Gold Windows and Devices
  • Silver Security

Microsoft Select, Open, Charity, and Academic Volume Licensing Programs with Service and Support for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements
Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA)
  • Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP)
  • Microsoft Authorized Surface Provider
  • Microsoft Cloud Services Partner (CSP Tier-1)
  • Microsoft Delivery Service Partner (DSP)
  • Microsoft Double Gold Operational Excellence
    Award Winner, 2017
  • Microsoft Licensing Solution Provider (LSP)

Mimecast Authorized Reseller

MobileIron Gold Partner
  • Certified Administrator
  • Certified Sales Engineer

NetApp Storage Gold Partner

NETSCOUT Authorized Reseller

Nutanix Cloud Champion
  • Nutanix Certified Multi-Cloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)
  • Nutanix Certified Sales (NCSR)
  • Nutanix Certified Sales Expert (NCSX)
  • Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCS C*)
  • Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer (NCSE)

NVIDIA Solution Provider
  • Elite Competency for Visualization
  • Standard Competency for Compute
  • Standard Competency for Networking
  • Standard Competency for Software
  • Standard Competency for Virtualization

Oracle Gold Partner

Palo Alto Networks NextWave Innovator Partner
  • ASE Foundation
  • PSE Platform Associate

Panasonic Diamond Partner
  • Connection® Business Solutions and Connection® Public Sector Solutions: Diamond Partners
  • Connection® Enterprise Solutions: Platinum Partner

Poly Platinum Partner
  • Installed Voice
  • Microsoft Optimized CX Devices
  • RealPresence Environments
  • RealPresence Platform

Pure Storage Silver Partner

Red Hat Premier Reseller

Ruckus Networks Elite Partner

Samsung National Solution Provider
  • Authorized Service Provider
  • Samsung Knox Authorized Reseller

ServiceNow Premier Partner

Splunk Partnerverse Reseller

Tenable Network Security Silver Medallion

Toshiba Preferred Partner

Trellix Platinum Partner

Tripp Lite Premier Alliance Partner

Veeam Platinum Partner
  • Veeam Accredited Service Provider (VASP)
  • Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
  • Veeam Sales Professional (VMSP)
  • Veeam Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP)

VMware Premier Corporate Reseller
  • Business Continuity (VSP/VTSP)
  • Cloud (VCP)
  • Cloud Management and Automation (VCP)
  • Cloud Provider (VSP)
  • DaaS (VTSP)
  • Data Center Administration (VCAP)
  • Data Center Design (VCAP)
  • Data Center Virtualization (VCP)
  • Desktop Mobility (VCP)
  • Desktop Management (VCP)
  • Digital Workspace (VCP)
  • Management Operations (VSP/VTSP)
  • Master Solution Competency: Data Center Virtualization (MSC)
  • Master Solution Competency: Digital Workspace (MSC)
  • Master Solution Competency: Hybrid Cloud (MSC)
  • Master Solution Competency: Network Virtualization (MSC)
  • Master Solution Competency: VMC on AWS (MSC)
  • Master Solution Competency: VMware Cloud Foundation (MSC)
  • Mobility Management (VSP/VTSP)
  • Network Virtualization Deployment (VCAP)
  • VMware Certified Master Specialist (HCI)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • VMware Sales Professional (VSP)
  • VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP)

Xerox Gold Partner

Zebra Premier Broadline Technology Reseller
  • Advanced Printer Repair Specialist—Label Printers
  • Healthcare GPO Provider Specialist
  • RFID Specialist

*Industry standard certifications for digital signage.
†Authorization only applicable to Connection® Enterprise Solutions.

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