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ITR successfully renewed Cisco Gold partnership

03/2008, Beijing - ITR successfully met all requirements to achieve Cisco Gold Partner status for the second year in a row. Specializations include advanced routing and switching, IP communications and VPN security.

This certification validates ITR’s expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining integrated network based on Cisco products and solutions; ITR has been recognized for its advanced technology skills, knowledge, support capabilities, anmd more importantly its commitment to clients satisfaction and outstanding ability to continuously deliver the best solutions to them.

Thansk to this certification, ITR benefits from a special level of support from Cisco, including access to best-in-class products and services, and comprehensive technical support. As a Cisco Gold Partner, ITR can open cases directly with Cisco. Authorized to provide Cisco-ITR Shared Support (CSSP) ITR is able to tie customized support packages for its customers.


ITR opens branch office in Chengdu

03/2008, Chengdu -  ITR aquired a new branch office in Chengdu - Sichuan Province- which will mainly concentrate on services associated to software support and development. This branch will also provide support for engineering and maintenance services delivery, and allow for better response time in supporting clients in the Sichuan province.

 


ITR opens branch office in Qingdao

10/2007, Qingdao - ITR opened a new office in Qingdao - Shangdong province - which main vocation will be Help Desk support. This will allow for shorter response time for maintenance services for clients located in the region, and further support for projects in progress.

ITR will soon continue its expansion in the east part of the country, and plan to open a new branch office in the Sichuan region.


ITR won award of Cisco Special Contribution of Unified Communication in 2007

2007/08/03, Beijing - ITR received an award for “Special Contribution in Unified Communication in 2007” at the recent FY08 Cisco Partner Summit in Nanning, China.

 

 


ITR becomes Sage Partner

05/2007, Shanghai - Sage, leading supplier of Business Management software and services worldwide, has signed a partnership agreement with ITR. The two companies will work together to design, implement and customize CRM solutions based on Sages’ SalesLogix Software.

 


ITR signs the largest wireless solution contract for hospitality market in China

2007/04/25, Beijing - ITR was awarded wireless solution contract for Marriott's new flagship hotel in Beijing, the J.W. Marriott Beijing being built to the east of Beijing's Third Ring Road. The J.W. Marriott Beijing is one of the largest Beijing hotel projects in 2006, scheduled to open this autumn. 

The wireless solution with over 1300 APs is the largest to date for a hotel in China.

Located in the Central Business District of Beijing, the JW Marriott Hotel Beijing is an integral part of China Central Place which is a prestigious landmark of the capital city comprises of three top grade office towers, a large shopping mall offering over 900 international brands and exciting dining options, high end residential apartments and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Beijing. The hotel offers convenient access to the city's major attractions, and is close to all major most shopping areas. All 590 rooms feature the latest in-room technology such as large size flat screen TV, iPod docking stations, wireless internet access etc., in a contemporary setting. With one of the largest ballroom in Beijing, the meeting and banquet facilities are ideal for events of all kinds.

 


ITR - Cisco joint event: official launching of the VoIP Migration Campaign

2007/02/12, Shanghai - ITR and Cisco jointly held a seminar in Shanghai Radisson 5-Star Hotel on February 12th for the official launching of the VoIP Migration Campaign. The event served purpose of introducing the VoIP concepts and key issues of the migration to our guests.

The key questions addressed were:
  • What are the crucial issues when migrating to an IP-based solution?
  • Is your current LAN infrastructure ready for IPT?
  • How do you evaluate the business case for a migration to IPT?
  • How do you assess the value of your existing PBX and how can you sell it?
  • What are the crucial steps in exchanging your current PBX for a Cisco solution?

For more information on the Cisco-ITR VoIP Migration Campagaign, please click here.

 


ITR becomes Cisco Gold Partner

2006/11/12, Beijing - Formerly Cisco's Silver Partner, ITR has met the personnel, support, specialization and customer satisfaction requirements for achieving gold certification. Specializations include advanced routing and switching, IP communications and VPN security.

ITR can now benefits from an increased level of support from Cisco, including access to best-in-class products and services, technical support, online training, and sales promotions.

This certification validates ITR’s expertise in working with Cisco to plan, implement and maintain clients’ integrated network; we have been recognized for our advanced technology skills, knowledge about Cisco products, and support capabilities. But more importantly, this certification highlights our commitment to client satisfaction, and our outstanding ability to continuously deliver the best solutions to them.

 


Seminar held by ITR and R&M : Optimize it! Success factor in the design of productive networks

ITR

Dennis Damer

Key Account Manager

ITR

Timon Smith

Telecom and WAN Consultant

2006/10/18, Shanghai - ITR and R&M together held a seminar on October 18th at the German Chamber of Commerce. This seminar was organized with the view to give an overview of the success factors in designing productive network. The success of this seminar lied in the interactive dimension given through FAQs and practical experience sharing.

Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M) is a leading provider of structured cabling solutions in Europe, with over 40 years experience providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions. R&M solutions cover fiber, Cat. 5e/6/7 shielded and unshielded copper solutions, all of which are distinguished by a careful attention to value-added end-user



Seminar held by ITR, Cisco and Panduit: Multisite CIOs' challenges

2006/06/01, Shanghai - ITR, Cisco and Panduit held a seminar on June 1st in Shanghai with the view to create a dialogue about the challenges facing today's multisite CIOs in China. More than 50 persons were present to this event, attending presentations and sharing their experience.

 

Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in hardware solutions for both public and private networks, covering both data networking and IP-based voice solutions.

 

Panduit is one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity solutions and racks for both the enterprise and data center market.

 

For more information, please click here

 


Two more Panduit Certified Installers at ITR

2006/03/23, BeijingBeijing office now counts 2 more "Panduit Certified Installers", who attend a training and successfully passed the Panduit certification. Panduit is one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity solutions and racks for both the enterprise and data center market.

 


ITR is certified ISO 9001:2000

2006/03/16 - ITR’s commitment for the continuously improvement of services provided customers has been confirmed by the achievement of ISO certification. ITR received the Quality Management System Certificate ISO 9001:2000 issued by Beijing United Intelligence Certification Co., Ltd, attesting for method’s performance and processes efficiency.

 


ITR and CISCO organize the hospitality market IT seminar

2006/02/28, Shanghai - Cisco and ITR held a seminar in Shanghai which objective was to explore the hospitality market and to enlarge market awareness for ITR in Shanghai and Huadong region. With more than 30 attendants representing local high class hotel, SIs and media reporters, the seminar was a real success;  Cisco and ITR will continue to work together to follow up with these potential clients.

 


Introduction of a new information and communication system at ITR

 

2006/01 - This month, ITR implements its own web based set of management tools, a forum dedicated to the entire company’s communication and information management.  

This tool, part of a global Knowledge Management approach and a communication structure strategy, has been customized and enhanced by our team of consultants.  

It includes a searchable, indexed document storage and retrieval system, process control and full real-time operations and quality control management reporting module.

In the following months, ITR’s forum will be tested and improved in order to be proposed and implemented to companies willing to benefit from ITR experience.

 


ITR and Nextira One sign a global alliance partnership

2005/11 - Nextira-one, a leading global provider of integrated enterprise network solutions and services in Europe and US, signed a global alliance partnership agreement with ITR.

Through this partnership, Nextira-One rely on ITR to expand its activities and provide high quality services and support to its customers in China. This new alliance gives rise to ITR capacity providing high quality services and being entrusted by international companies.

 


ITR Announces New Distribution Agreement with R&M

2005/10 - Reichle & de-Massari AG (R&M), one of Europe's leading providers of structured cabling solutions, has announced a new distribution agreement with ITR for the People's Republic of China.

With this agreement, ITR and R&M are expanding on their existing project-based cooperation.
ITR is also certified to install R&M freenet-based structured cabling solutions. These are then eligible for the R&M 25-year system warranty.

In order to facilitate quick turnaround times for R&M-based projects in China, ITR will maintain stocks in China of the most common types of R&M copper and fiber cables, as well as most accessories, including connectors, patch panels and patch cords. ITR maintains stock in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

 


ITR Becomes Cisco Silver Partner

2005/07/22 - Cisco Systems has announced that it has certified IT RESOURCES (ITR) as a new Silver Partner for the PR China, replacing ITR's earlier status as Premier Reseller.

This certification recognizes that IT RESOURCES has passed Cisco's stringent technical support and professional requirements, and is able to design, implement and support Cisco products in China. Moreover, within the context of Cisco 's Shared Support Program, ITR is certified to provide 1st and 2nd level support for Cisco installations. Cases that cannot be resolved by ITR within a defined period of time are escalated by ITR's TAC (Technical Assistance Center) to 3rd and 4th level support provided by Cisco Systems.

Silver Certified Partners are recognized and rewarded for having some of the industry's best trained network technicians who are capable of achieving and demonstrating a high level of expertise in planning, designing, implementing and supporting Cisco network solutions.

This well trained team of network technicians is audited annually to make sure they are consistently delivering industry-leading support and maintaining the rigorous Cisco standards for network expertise and support capabilities.

IT RESOURCES customers can expect to enjoy high-quality end-to-end managed services and innovative Cisco networking products and applications, fully-integrated into a single solution tailored to the needs of global and regional corporations.


ITR Signs on as Exinda's General Distributor for Mainland China

2005/07/01 - IT RESOURCES has signed on as Exinda's General Distributor for Mainland China.

Exinda Networks is an Australian company that is a leading supplier of high quality network management and monitoring systems. Exinda Networks has a strong management team with extensive networking and Internet experience.

The Exinda Optimizer offers best-of-breed network traffic management and monitoring that allows an enterprise to ensure its network operation is matched to the business needs. By planning and controlling the available bandwidth for each application, Exinda Optimizer can guarantee maximum throughput for time-sensitive business applications while ensuring that bandwidth is also available for important, non-business applications. The benefits derived are increased staff productivity, better management of network infrastructure and reduction of network costs.

The Exinda Optimizer also provides a platform for additional feature packs that can be selected when required. These software modules come preloaded on every software appliance and may be commissioned, literally, in seconds. The additional feature pack includes web content filtering, virtual private networking (VPN), firewall and anti-virus.

For more information on Exinda products click here.


ITR host seminar for Nomadix and Firetide in Beijing

2005/05, Beijing - On April 22, 2005, a seminar with focus on the hospitality industry will be held at Beijing's Cuigong Hotel in the Haidian District. The theme of the seminar will be: "HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH WIRELESS HOT-SPOTS, HOT-ZONES AND OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS NETWORKS". Speakers will be from Principal speakers will be from Nomadix USA and Firetide USA, two leading solutions providers focussing on the hospitality industry solutions.

Nomadix (www.nomadix.com) is the world's #1 provider of broadband (Internet) access gateways for hotels and hot-spots - both around the world and in China, with over 22,000 deployments worldwide.

Firetide (www.firetide.com) is one of the world's leading providers of wide-area wireless access solutions. Firetide's cutting-edge wireless mesh technology is ideal for building backbone infrastructure for Wi-Fi networks, video surveillance, and temporary networks in a variety of environments, such as metro-area Internet access HotZones, airports, hotels, campus environments or other locations where wiring is difficult, disruptive, or expensive. Fax: +86 591 3051694


ITR becomes UFIDA partners

2005/06  - UFIDA, the first ERP provider in China, has signed a partnership with ITR.

The two companies will work together to co-develop, design, customize and implement ERP solutions in European and North American companies operating in China.

This collaboration aims at creating real added value for companies willing to implement ERP, and seals up the association of ITR’s solutions design & consulting services and UFIDA’s ERP expertise. 

 


IT Broadband commences DID service in Beijing

2005/03, Beijing - Direct dial (DID) service is now finally available in Beijing. In cooperation with China Railcom, IT Broadband has expanded its DID service to a second city after Shanghai: Beijing. IT Broadband is now able to offer ISDN PRI direct dial service to 98% of all locations in the Beijing metropolitan area. Companies can apply for 50, 100, 200 or more numbers (DIDs). Generally speaking, neither China Telecom nor China Netcom offer direct dial service in Beijing; all callers must go through the switchboard and transfer to an extension.

 


IT Resources completes first successful implementation of NetApp together with TrendMicro in China

2004/12 - NetApp is a leading Internet gateway solution oriented towards the needs of large enterprises, allowing integration with Microsoft Active Directory and several leading virus scanning solutions. Working together with NetApp Singapore, in December 2004 ITR successfully implemented NetApp in combination with TrendMicro and Microsoft Active Directory for the BMW-Brilliance Shenyang and Beijing locations. This was the first successful implementation of the this complicated integration in China.

 


IT Resources signs distribution agreement with Nomadix

2004/08- ITR has signed an agreement with Nomadix Inc. to distribute Nomadix products in China.

With over 22,000 points of presence worldwide, Nomadix is the leading provider of intelligent network devices and interconnect services for organizations that own or operate public access networks, with a focus on the hospitality and hot-spot industries. Nomadix's access gateways are the market-leading solution in China, Europe and North America.


ITR's sister company, IT Broadband completes DID test phase for Shanghai

2004/01/15, Shanghai, - IT Broadband has successfully completed the test phase for DID service in Shanghai.

DID ("direct inward dialing") is a feature of telephone networks common in most of the world. This feature allows every office telephone to be reached via a direct line number -- i.e. no need to dial an extension. Until now, this service has not been generally available in China. In conjunction with China's Railcom, starting 1 Feb 2004 IT Broadband will begin to offer DID service to the metropolitan Shanghai area. Other major metropolitan areas around China are expected to follow eventually."

 


ITR Shanghai Office has relocated to a larger premises

2004/01/05 - Our Shanghai Office moved to a newer larger office. Please update your contact details:

IT Resources

Suite 2609, Lekai Building
660 Shangcheng Road
Pudong, Shanghai 200120
People's Republic of China

Tel: + 86 21 5131 0200
Fax: + 86 21 5131 0223

 


ITR Becomes Hewlett Packard Global Gold Partner

2003/11/25 - ITR is pleased to announce continuation of its partnership with Hewlett Packard.

In November 2003 ITR has become Hewlett Packard Global Gold Partner. This partnership level will enable ITR to provide even better support to its international and domestic customers.


ITR Becomes Microsoft Gold Solutions Partner

2003/11/21 - ITR is pleased to announce yet another partnership with Microsoft to support multinational and domestic clients in China.

We are not only a recognised distributor of Microsoft Software and Microsoft Certified Partner, but have also been awarded Microsoft Gold Solutions Partnership status. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, ITR will provide reliable, scalable services and solutions based on Microsoft technologies.

 


ITR's sister company IT Brandband announces new partnership

2003/11/17 - IT Broadband's Chief Operations Off icer Mr. Lu Yutao has announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement with China's Railcom Group to provide voice services in the Shanghai metropolitan area.

After an initial test phase, IT Broadband will provide Shanghai-area companies and buildings with Shanghai area code telephone numbers. Besides normal local and long distance access, IT Broadband's service will also include the provision of DID (direct inward dialing) service. Customers will be provided with a minimum of 100 numbers per line, thus providing all staff with direct dial numbers. Once equiped with these numbers, staff can be reached with having to dial extension numbers.

 


ITR Awarded as SBCS 2003 / 2004 Outstanding Partner


2003/10/30 - Shanghai-based Siemens Business Communication Systems announced that ITR has been awarded SBCS's 2003 / 2004 Outstanding Partner Award.

 


ITR implements China's first HiPath 3000 multi-site virtual voice network

 

2003/10/15 - IT Resources has implemented China's first HiPath 3000 multi-site virtual voice network.

Using two different digital VoIP solutions, IT Resources has now set up a multi-site PBX that is configured as one virtual system. The PBXs are linked via instant digital VoIP connections. The links were made using Q.SIG in combination with a Patton SmartNode VoIP Gateway, and using the internal Hipath HG1500 IP Gateway running Siemens proprietary Cornet protocol. Unlike the more common analog VoIP in use in 99.9% of private VoIP installations in China, digital VoIP has no time delay and allows the transparent networking of multiple compatible PBXs. It also delivers carrier-grade voice quality.

 


ITR opens office in Shenyang

2003/09/1 - IT Resources is pleased to announce opening of its fourth office in China. The new office is located in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province. Through its new office in Shenyang ITR will provide better support to its clients located in the Northeast region of China.

ITR Shenyang office contact details:

IT Resources

Suite 508, Building A, Shenyang Shenglong Mansion
97 Jia, Zhongshan Road, Heping District
Shenyang 110001

Liaoning Province

People's Republic of China


Tel:  +86 24 2284 5080
Fax: +86 24 2284 1608

 


ITR becomes Microsoft Certified Partner

2003/04/24 - ITR is pleased to announce yet another partnership with Microsoft to support multinational and domestic clients in China. We are not only a recognised distributor of Microsoft Software, but have also been awarded Microsoft Certified Partnership status now. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, ITR will provide reliable, scalable services and products based on Microsoft technologies.

 


ITR takes part in SBCS HiPath Conference

2003/02/14 - As the principal systems integration partner of Siemens in China, ITR will participate in the official launch of the new HiPath Enterprise Convergence Architecture organized by Siemens Business Communication Systems (SBCS) in Shanghai and Beijing.

The HiPath- Practical Convergence Today and Beyond conference will be held:

Shanghai:   Date: 20 February 2003, Thursday                                             
                  Time: 1300 to 1700 hrs
                  Location: Changan Ball Room, 3F, Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai                       

                   

Beijing:       Date: 21 February 2003, Friday
                  Time:
1300 to 1700 hrs
                  Location:
Grand Ball Room, Grand Hyatt, Beijing Hi Path Image

 

SBCS has invited speakers from the US and Germany to present a thought-leadership on

advanced communication technology, tips on communication infrastructure and how to gain

faster return on investment. During the conference, ITR will present the cutting-edge

corporate networking solutions based on VoIP. For more information on the conference and

presented solutions contact IT Resources.

 


ITR Shanghai Office has relocated to a larger premises

 

2003/01/01, Shanghai- Our Shanghai Office moved to a newer larger office. Our address and telephone numbers therefore changed. Please update your contact details:

IT Resources
Suite 1001, Lekai Building
660 Shangcheng Road
Pudong, Shanghai 200120
People's Republic of China

Tel: + 86 21 3887 0950
Fax: + 86 21 3887 0959


Business Beijing magazine interviews Andrew Lavinsky and Edward Chou on working remotly

2003/01/8 - The December issue of Business Beijing Magazine (Issue 77) featured interviews with ITR International Sales Director, Andy Lavinsky and Account Manager, Edward Chou on the subject of working remotely. To read the full article, click here.


ITR CTO, Scott Worley, interviewed in Biz Shanghai magazine

2003/01/06 - The December issue of Biz Shanghai Magazine (Issue 21) featured an interview with Scott Worley, ITR's CTO. To read the full article, click here.

ITR International Sales Director, Andrew Lavinsky, interviewed in Canada-China Business Council Quarterly Review

  2002/12/23 - The December issue of Canada-China Business Council Quarterly Review (Issue 181) featured an interview with Andrew Lavinsky, ITR's International Sales Manager. To read the full article, click here.

"IT Applications Connect to Profit" says ITR COO in CIB Interview

2002/12/13 - The December issue of China International Business Magazine (Issue 181) featured an interview with Li Fengmei, ITR's Chief Operating Officer. To read the full article, click here.

Archives

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  15th November 2002 Announcement German Workshop on Increasing Office Productivity
  8th November 2002 Announcement ITR Forms Strategic Partnership with Citrix
  20th October 2002 Article "ITR ready to make headway in China's market" writes Business Weekly
  28th September 2002 Press Release ITR Awarded “Top 5 Enterprise IT Solutions Expert” by MII
  25th September 2002 Event ITR to host Seminar on "Creative Office IT Solutions"
  8th August 2002 Announcement ITR launches new website
  15th June 2001 Article ITR installs Calyx Call Centre System at Lufthansa, Beijing
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