Fast Lane awarded as "Cisco European Learning Partner of the Year 2009"

Fast Lane received the "Cisco European Learning Partner of the Year" Award at the annual Cisco Partner Summit in Boston.

See our video from the Cisco Partner Summit in Boston:


Further Awards for Fast Lane:
Innovation and Learning Partner of the Year Emerging Countries Awards


"It is with great pleasure that Cisco and the Worldwide Learning Partner Channel congratulates Fast Lane for achieving the Learning Partner of the Year - Europe Theatre for the 2009 Fiscal Year! Cisco recognizes the importance of Fast Lane's efforts in delivering market leading solutions that are absolutely vital in helping Cisco Channels and customers gain the competitive advantage they seek through Cisco Authorized Training. Fast Lane has shown outstanding partnership with Cisco during Fiscal Year 2009 and brought added value to the Cisco learning experience. We are very excited to reward the educational expertise and professionalism you provide to Cisco Channels and customers as a member of the Worldwide Learning Partner Channel. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and continued support of both Cisco's growth and the needs of our customers."

Andres Sintes, Director, Worldwide Learning Partner Channel, Cisco Systems



Torsten Poels, Senior VP & General Manager Europe, Americas & Japan, Fast Lane and Andres Sintes, Director Worldwide Learning Partner Channel, Cisco Systems at the Cisco Partner Summit in Boston


“Congratulations to Fast Lane Institute for Knowlegde Transfer, Europe for achieving European Learning Partner of the Year 2009. Your place at the leading edge of Cisco training in Europe is thanks to significant investment in Advanced and Emerging technologies and a dedication to delivering high value customized solutions to Cisco Partners and Customers. As well as an impressive remote lab infrastructure, you have deployed WebEx Connect across the company and implemented green DC solutions in all your Labs. As one of the largest Cisco Learning Solutions Partners in Europe, you have built and developed a robust 2-tier learning channel creating coverage and capacity to meet customer needs across multiple geographies. By collaborating with Cisco country teams, Fast Lane have developed measurable talent programs designed to address the IT talent gap. Furthermore, Fast Lane have been selected to develop and deliver specialist programs with Cisco for AS and IBLM. You have utilized the tools at your disposal and developed an innovative approach to marketing that has raised awareness of Cisco authorized training and the market relevance of certifications and specializations. Participating in 60+ Cisco events including Partner Space, Cisco Expo and Networkers has been tremendous achievement as well as hosting and participating in numerous Cisco internal meetings. The quality of your execution is reflected in 30% year on year growth and consistently high customer satisfaction scores.”

Thierry Drilhon, Vice President Worldwide Channels European Markets, Cisco Systems