LONDON and SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - September 18, 2007) - The Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET), one of the world's leading professional societies for the
engineering and technology communities, and Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) today
announced they are working together to promote professional development in
the IT (information technology) industry.
The IET and Cisco are helping to address the global shortage of IT
professionals by raising awareness of education and career opportunities
through joint marketing activities. Under the terms of the agreement,
holders of a Cisco certification will be eligible to receive fast-track
entry to IET membership, which will provide them with exclusive member
products and services.
"We recognize that the Cisco career certifications play an important part
in raising professionalism within the sector," said Robin McGill, chief
executive and secretary of the IET. "The IET is committed to increasing the
level of proficiency and professional development in engineering and
technology, and therefore our working together is an important development
in supporting the advancement of technologists around the globe."
As members of the IET, Cisco certification holders will be able attend
IET-sponsored events, communicate with fellow IT professionals through
local networks, access online libraries of technical publications and
books, and take advantage of a variety of support services designed to
further professional development.
"Cisco is committed to providing our community of certified individuals
with the best resources available for continued education and training,"
said Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, senior director for Learning@Cisco. "We are
pleased that the IET has opened its doors to Cisco certification holders
worldwide and feel the decision underscores the value of Cisco career
certifications in the global IT marketplace."
To join the IET and obtain additional information about the advantages of
IET membership, please visit: http://www.theiet.org/ciscocertified
About The Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's
leading professional societies for the engineering and technology
community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and has
offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The Institution provides
a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and
ideas and promotes the positive role of Science, Engineering and Technology
in the world.
For further information visit www.theiet.org
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Cisco
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Jenny Bond
The IET
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