UDT Achieves Cisco Specialization for Security in the United States

UDT, the leading information technology provider in the southeastern United States

DORAL, FL- April 27, 2010 –  UDT, the leading information technology provider in the southeastern United States, announced today that it has attained  Security Specialization from Cisco®, the world’s leader in network communications.   The specialization provides UDT engineers with the expertise to respond to a wide range of technology security needs, using the Cisco® Self-Defending Network to identify, respond and adapt to threats. The solution provides a common infrastructure that integrates security throughout all aspects of the network. It’s a simplified approach that provides tighter security for clients, putting UDT at the forefront of IT solutions for a wide range of customers in the public and private sector.

“This specialization recognizes UDT as an elite security services provider with the knowledge to design, install, and support integrated network security solutions”

states Scott Byers, UDT Vice President of Sales and General Manager.

The Advanced Cisco® Security training is just the latest in a series of steps UDT has taken to boost its engineering capabilities and better serve clients.   It further solidifies the partnership between Cisco® and UDT, which is fast becoming a dominant force in delivering Cisco-centric solutions in the southeastern US. For additional information about the Cisco® Security Specialization and UDT’s products and services, please contact them at 305-882-0435. For all media inquiries, please e-mail [email protected] .

About UDT:

UDT Inc. (UDT)  named one of the 50 fastest growing IT firms in the U.S. by Everything Channel is a leading provider of high-performance technology solutions in the Southeast and Mid-West United States. The company is dedicated to helping our customers maximize their investments in IT by reducing the risks, costs and complexity of deploying next generation technology. UDT partners with top tier leaders in the industry to provide the latest products, from personal computing, audio visual infrastructure to customized solutions. At UDT, we believe that your IT experience should always help you “accomplish more”.

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