This prestigious award recognises XHD Express for exceeding Cisco’s customer expectations for on-time service parts delivery, Service Supply Chain innovation and collaboration within the Cisco Service ecosystem. The distinction was awarded during Cisco's 22nd Annual Supplier Appreciation Event, held 17 September at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

"Our Supplier Appreciation Awards give us an opportunity to highlight excellent performances by the very best of our extended supply chain,” said Gary Cooper, vice president, Global Supplier Management, Cisco. “Our strong relationships and close collaboration with our suppliers and partner ecosystem continue to drive excellence in innovation, productivity and efficiency."

Cisco presented awards to suppliers in recognition of their contributions to Cisco’s success in fiscal year 2013. At the event, Cisco celebrated the shared successes of its global value chain with strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners and reaffirmed its commitment to a strong, continued partnership that will further accelerate innovation.