LaSalle Solutions, a division of Fifth Third Bank, renewed its Cisco Gold Certification in the U.S. LaSalle has again met all personnel, specialization and support requirements, demonstrating the qualification to sell, install and support Cisco solutions in the U.S. According to Cisco, only the top 5% of their total certified partners worldwide are at the Gold Certified level.

“The LaSalle team is proud to once again renew our Gold Certified Partner status with Cisco,” said Steven Robb, senior vice president of the Solutions Group at LaSalle Solutions. “The Cisco Gold Certified Partner Status is one way we continue to show we have the technology expertise needed to implement the comprehensive solutions that drive business outcomes.”

LaSalle Solutions is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner with Cisco Advanced Customer Experience Specialization and Cisco Master Specializations in Security and Collaboration as well as UCCE ATP. LaSalle holds Cisco Advanced Specializations in Security Architecture, Collaboration Architecture, Data Center Architecture and many other Cisco credentials.

The Cisco Channel Partner Program provides a framework for partners to build the sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills required to deliver Cisco solutions to end customers. Through the program’s specializations and certifications, Cisco recognizes a partner’s expertise in deploying solutions based on Cisco advanced technologies and services. Using a third-party audit process, the program validates a partner’s technology skills, business practices, customer satisfaction, pre- and post-sales support and other critical factors considered when choosing a trusted partner.

Founded in 1980, LaSalle Solutions is a provider of technology lifecycle asset management services. LaSalle enables its customers to improve their technology operations through enhanced processes, management and reporting for better planning and return on investment.