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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.
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.
†Authorization only applicable to Connection® Enterprise Solutions.
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