Telstra wins Cloud Provider Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2013

Media Release, 03 July 2013

Telstra has received a Cisco Partner Summit Global award for Cloud Provider Partner of the Year. Cisco unveiled the winners at a Global awards reception during its annual partner conference in Boston.

Cisco Partner Summit Global Awards are designed to recognise exemplary channel partners who demonstrate best-in-class business practices and serve as a model to the industry. Areas of consideration include innovative practices, application successes, unique programs, problem solving and sales approaches.

"The success of our partners is a top priority for Cisco, and it is an honour to acknowledge Telstra as a Cisco Partner Summit Global award recipient," said Edison Peres, senior vice president, Worldwide Channels, Cisco.

"The Cloud Provider Partner of the Year presented to Telstra recognises its outstanding achievement as a Cisco channel partner in Australia." Nevash Pillay, Director Alliances and Cloud Sales, Telstra Enterprise and Government said: "We have enjoyed a long and successful partnership with Cisco and this award reaffirms the strength of our relationship.

"To be recognised for our contribution as a cloud partner validates the great work the team is doing and we look forward to working together in the future to continue delivering great services and solutions to our customers."

Cisco Partner Summit Global awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across all geographical regions. All award recipients are selected by a group of Cisco Worldwide Partner Organization and regional executives.