Yesterday, Capgemini - one of the world's foremost BPOs and providers of consulting and technology - were awarded the 2014 Quality Award by Cisco. The global award is one of four that Cisco distributes annually to its most prestigious suppliers, and specifically recognises performance in teamwork, communication and responsiveness to Cisco's business directives.

Cisco also claimed that Capgemini had demonstrated excellence in service and operational performance in productivity, delivery and support.

Rob Falivene, VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Cisco, said 'Capgemini has demonstrated high client intimacy and understanding of Cisco’s priorities, bringing industry-leading practices and high-quality talent to work on Cisco projects.

'This award recognizes Capgemini’s excellence in delivering innovative solutions that support Cisco’s Adaptive Enterprise vision.'

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