CentraComm's Technical Prowess Recognized Through Juniper Networks Operate Service Specialist Designation

FINDLAY, Ohio, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CentraComm, a leading IT managed security and networking services provider announced today that it has earned the elusive Juniper Networks Operate Specialist in Network Infrastructure and Security designation. Juniper Networks, a leading security, routing, and switching appliance vendor has developed this specific program designed to ensure their prospective clients are provided with the best in post sales support. CentraComm has been a Juniper Elite Partner since the inception of the program---today CentraComm supports Juniper devices in 26 states, 19 countries, on 4 continents, all from its network operations centers (NOCs) in Ohio.

As a Juniper Elite Partner and Operate Specialist, CentraComm provides its global client base with 24x7 support, as well as the full lifecycle of delivery, design, implementation and support for Juniper's network infrastructure and security solutions. These solutions meet business requirements for peak performance and maximum security of the network.

"Juniper Operate status is earned through a significant investment in training and a rigorous certification process and is achieved by a select group of Partners who have demonstrated the ability and commitment to providing superior technical support," stated Frank Vitagliano, senior vice president, Americas Partners at Juniper Networks. "CentraComm has an exemplary track record as an Elite Partner and we are pleased to welcome them to this select group."

"The Juniper Networks Operate Specialist designation is a validation of the superior support and service that CentraComm has been providing to our clients for the past 10 years," stated Mark Robinson, CentraComm President and CMO. "We pride ourselves in our ability to personally design, implement and support our customers throughout their lifecycle---a philosophy that has cultivated our 98% customer retention rate and earned our status as a trusted advisor."  

CentraComm was established in 2001 as an Internet service provider (ISP). Its executive leadership quickly recognized the huge opportunity in providing managed security and network services to midmarket and enterprise customers. Building on its success of providing premise-based security solutions, CentraComm remains at the forefront of its industry by offering an array of cloud-based security offerings. Today, the Ohio-based company is a national leader in cloud-based security, networking and managed services. It operates two fully redundant network operation centers (NOCs) that have been strategically chosen with physical reinforcement, climate and geographic diversity in mind.

The Midwest-based company operates throughout the Great Lakes while managing networks around the globe. It has staff based in Findlay, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus and Grand Rapids, Mich.  

About CentraComm

CentraComm secures, manages and hosts high-performance IT networks for Fortune 50 to mid-market businesses throughout North America while monitoring networks across the globe. CentraComm's network and security solutions are built on our Elite partnership with Juniper Networks and a select offering of best-of-breed products from other manufacturers. CentraComm's security offerings are enhanced by the ability to leverage its data centers including a carrier-class, nuclear hardened, former defense department facility. The company has a strong presence in healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, legal and service providers.

SOURCE CentraComm