Agilysys Certified by Cisco

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Agilysys, Inc.(NASDAQ:AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, today announced it has achieved Gold Certification from Cisco(R). The Cisco(R) Channel Partner program provides Agilysys with the resource framework to develop an expertise to sell, plan, design, implement and operate Cisco networking solutions. To earn Gold Certification, Agilysys had to meet or surpass the stringent personnel, training, customer satisfaction, specialization, and post-sales support requirements set forth by Cisco. This partnership enables Agilysys to drive growth and differentiate its business by extending its capabilities to meet the rising demand for advanced networking solutions and end-to-end Data Center solutions.

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"Cisco is a recognized leader in the fast-growing market for networking solutions, and we're honored to be recognized as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner," said John Orr, vice president and general manager, Agilysys Storage and Networking Solutions. "With this certification, Agilysys can implement a more complete and enhanced solution for our customers through selling, delivering and supporting Cisco solutions."

"We are committed to creating the tools, training and programs that help drive channel partner profitability through improved productivity and return- on-invested capital," said Keith Goodwin, vice president, Worldwide Channel for Cisco. "With specializations in Advanced Unified Communications, Routing and Switching, Security, Wireless LAN, and Data Center Storage Networking, Agilysys has secured the training, skills and knowledge to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of Cisco technology solutions."

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