SAN DIEGO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CISCO PARTNER SUMMIT 2025 — GDT has been named Americas I&MI Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2025. Cisco Partner Awards recognize top-performing partners demonstrating service excellence and innovation in delivering solutions that help our customers succeed.
“Earning Cisco’s I&MI Partner of the Year award is a strong reflection of the trust our customers place in us and the incredible work our teams deliver every day,” said Shawn O’Grady, Chair & CEO, GDT. “Ultra high-capacity network infrastructure has long been a cornerstone for our Tier 1 carrier clients. However, with the growing demand driven by data-intensive AI workloads, we’re seeing this technology become essential in new and expanding markets. GDT is excited to leverage our carrier-grade expertise to help clients successfully navigate and accelerate this transition.”
Cisco Partner Summit Geo awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across a geographical region. Award recipients are selected by a committee of executives representing Cisco’s Global and Regional Partner Sales Organizations.
About GDT
GDT is an award-winning, $1.4 billion IT solutions provider with a 30-year heritage and a global workforce, including its Technology Center in Bangalore. The company takes a people-first approach to solving complex problems, achieving meaningful outcomes, and driving strategic change. GDT maintains over 450 certifications with the world’s best-known technology providers.
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