CNS Technical Director re-certifies as a CCIE for fourth time
We are delighted to announce that CNS Technical Director Mark Edwards has successfully renewed his CCIE accreditation for the fourth time by passing a demanding technical exam, ensuring he has expert knowledge of the latest developments in network technologies. Mark has held the industry gold standard certification for eight years, and the recent renewal will guarantee his status until the tenth anniversary of his certification as one of the small group of elite network experts worldwide.
Mark has designed networks and global datacentres for many organisations including RWE npower, AC Nielsen and Readers Digest. Mark is also a member of the Worldwide Cisco Smart Care Board, one of only two UK members. This has enabled Mark to assist Cisco with the development of their unique proactive network monitoring, management and remote repair support service offering.
Less than three percent of all Cisco certified professionals earn their CCIE.
Cisco introduced CCIE in 1993 to help individuals, companies, industries and countries succeed in the networked world, by distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts.
Today the CCIE program sets the standard for internetworking expertise and evolves with the industry. The CCIE program is committed to valid, fair and high quality exams.
What CCIE certification stands for:
CCIE identifies experts with the skills and experience to handle the most challenging assignments in their field. CCIE exams are constantly updated and revised to evolve with the industry, focusing on current technologies and real-world applications.
CCIE is recognized worldwide as the most respected high-level certification in the industry. The program continually updates and revises its testing tools and methodologies to ensure unparalleled program quality, relevance and value.
The benefits of CCIE consultancy:
Maintenance of your network is fundamental to protect assets and to ensure seamless operations. The environment is growing more complex with operations conducted over VPNs, wireless, remote access and the Internet. You need proven experts to choose, implement and maintain the solutions required.
Having certified staff involved in your network design, management and maintenance can increase the confidence of your customers, investors and business partners, and thereby boost your organization's credibility, reputation and value.
Certified CCIEs are a highly-select group. Less than 3% of all Cisco certified individuals make it to the CCIE level, a tiny fraction of IT professionals worldwide.
Passing the exams is not easy. Earning your CCIE requires passing a lab exam in a time pressured environment. Hands-on experience is the only way to prepare for the lab.
CCIEs have invested a lot to expand their knowledge and further their careers. The average candidate spends thousands of their own pounds and at least 18 months pursuing certification. He or she will attempt the lab exam more than once before passing.
CCIEs are committed to maintaining their expert skills. Keeping their status active requires passing a recertification exam every two years.
