Progent's operational structure is optimized to make the best information technology skills available quickly and for a reasonable cost. Progent is a leader in the network support industry for being able to offer convenient, rapid, and cost-effective access to Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs). Cisco-certified CCIEs are sought-after network engineers who qualify for this rare certification by passing intense examination by Cisco.
CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is the premier recognition for networking professionals, and indicates an individual's networking knowledge at the expert level. Individuals who pass the two mandatory tests, one written and one in a lab setting, are awarded a CCIE certificate from Cisco. CCIE certification typically requires at least three years of real-world seasoning architecting, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting large-scale Cisco environments. Qualifying for a CCIE certificate also requires experience with Cisco devices and Cisco networking solutions, broad understanding of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network technologies, and a detailed familiarity with the network protocols used on routers, switches, bridges, and security devices. The prestigious CCIE credential has been voted the most technically advanced IT credential by CertMag.
The Skills of a CCIE Engineer
Cisco's CCIE credential identifies experts with the knowledge and background to handle the most challenging assignments in their field. The CCIE tests administered by Cisco are continually updated to evolve along with the state of the art, concentrating on current environments and practical applications. The CCIE credential is valid for two years, and to renew it holders have to pass a Cisco recertification exam. This ensures that CCIEs do not become stale or too focused so that they can offer the most advanced approaches to a broad range of challenges involving the most recent networking technology.
CCIEs are an elite class of engineers. Below 3% of all Cisco certified professionals make it to the CCIE level, a small minority of information technology professionals worldwide. In 2010, approximately 5,000 CCIEs were registered in the United States. Progent retains the skills of about a dozen CCIE-certified engineers on its phone-support and on-site IT consulting team, which is an extraordinarily high number for an independent computer service company.
CCIEs can handle even the most difficult issues involving network planning, deployment, management, security, and repair. CCIEs operate with the highest priority with Cisco's internal support staff in identifying anomalies with Cisco IOS Software network administration tools and coming up with alternate approaches or obtaining software updates to resolve problems. CCIEs are an exceptional value since their deep experience enables them to solve seemingly intractable problems rapidly. In many instances, less qualified engineers can burn up many hours or days wrestling with a task that a certified CCIE can solve in minutes.
Most Progent CCIEs are not only expert at Cisco products, but also have multiple advanced technical credentials including Microsoft MCSE, and a major network security credential such as CISSP or CISA. This allows Progent to provide complete solutions that address a broad range of technologies without requiring needless expenses and interruptions orchestrating too many specialists.
Progent's CCIE Support Services
The vast majority of CCIEs are employed by large corporations or national Internet providers, and so their services are not readily accessible to the general public. Progent is one of the rare support firms that makes CCIEs accessible to support small and medium sized businesses. In addition, Progent offers quick contact with a CCIE-certified consultant online so that you can receive timely help for complex network problems that are hurting business efficiency but are beyond the scope of your local network support providers. Progent's CCIE engineers can connect to your network by means of the latest remote support technology in order to perform quick and affordable analysis and repair of critical system trouble. To find out how to contact a Progent CCIE for timely help with your IT infrastructure, visit Progent's Online Support.
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