Extronics appointed Cisco Solution Technology Integrator

Extronics is one of only 14 companies worldwide to be made a Cisco Solution Technology Integrator.

Manchester, UK. 6th June 2013. Extronics, a leading designer and manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof equipment, today announced that it has been recognised as a Solutions Technology Integrator (STI) by Cisco Systems, Inc.  As part of this recognition, Cisco and Extronics have entered into a strategic relationship with a common goal to offer solutions powered by Cisco that will drive the combined global adoption of the Extronics range of hazardous area wireless solutions. Cisco’s STI partners are manufacturers and providers of technology solutions that sell, service, and support solutions directly or indirectly to end-users as part of an integrated hardware, software, and service offering. These offerings contain specified Cisco technologies as a critical component.

“Extronics has long been a pioneer in developing wireless solutions specifically for hazardous process areas with a product line going back to 2005” said John Hartley, Managing Director, Extronics. “We are very excited about the opportunity to closely partner Cisco Systems, a global market leader in the enterprise wireless market, and feel that this closer collaboration can only be of real and lasting benefit to our customers.”