Universal Access and Systems Solutions Becomes Cisco Gold Partner
A Leading Systems Integrator in the Philippines Receives Highest Partner Status from Cisco
PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA — November 18 — On Tuesday, Universal Access and Systems Solutions (UAS), a premier Filipino systems integrator, reached a historic milestone by officially receiving the Cisco Gold Partner Status at a Recognition Day event at its headquarters in Pasig City. The event, attended by top-tier regional executives from Cisco, served as both an awarding ceremony and a strategic discussion on the future of digital transformation in the Philippines.
The official visit was conducted under the supervision of a delegation of respected Cisco executives, including Kartika Prihadi, Vice President for APRS APJC; Shan Yap, Director of Partner Sales for ASEAN; and Kay Lenz Zapanta, ASEAN Distribution Leader. Local Cisco leaders Rommel Angeles, Manager of the Partner Organization; Kate Apodaca Dayanghirang, Partner Account Manager; and Lotis Gonzales, Partner Systems Engineer, were also present. Hosting the delegation were UAS CEO Christopher “Kookie” Victorino, Revenue Operations Director Chris Berenguer, Product Manager Jeremy Bulan, and the company’s leaders and business unit heads.
The Recognition Day was a historic event in strengthening the strategic collaboration between the two organizations. The session started with an overview of UAS’s expanding capabilities. Then the systems integrator presented its strategic roadmap for future innovation. The executives held a productive open forum focused on mutual growth strategies. Specifically, they discussed how UAS and Cisco can work together to improve the customer experience and deliver superior service outcomes. The event culminated in the formal presentation of the Cisco Gold plaque, marking the beginning of a new chapter of collaboration. A celebratory feast and socials followed this.
Setting The Gold Standard
While the status is new, the distinction represents years of hard work in the IT industry. The Cisco Gold Partner status (formally known as Cisco Gold Integrator) is widely regarded as the most prestigious honor a partner can achieve within the Cisco ecosystem.
For UAS, this recognition embodies the “Gold Standard” and represents a definitive milestone in technical and operational excellence. The Cisco Gold Partner status signifies the company’s growth from a supplier of basic solutions to a competent innovator capable of managing complex digital infrastructures. UAS has demonstrated it can meet the highest global quality standards by meeting the industry’s strictest requirements, including exceptional technical expertise, reliable 24/7 support, and meticulous external assessments of its services.
“We can be proud to present this award to our clients,” the UAS leadership stated at the event. “It gives them confidence that we can give them the best service on the market.”
During the recognition ceremony, the prevailing impression was that UAS’s operational standards have now become a benchmark to emulate. This transition elevates UAS to an exclusive level of companies equipped to manage the most crucial network, security, and data center needs for enterprises in the Philippines.
A Leap Toward 360 Preferred Partner Status
Achieving the prestigious Gold Partner status is the highest level of commitment and competency in the Cisco network at the moment. Nonetheless, UAS is already planning ahead to maintain its position as a leader. The company’s next goal is to achieve the top designation, Cisco Preferred Partner 360 status, which will recognize partners based on customer value, specialized expertise, and excellence across key technology portfolios like Networking and Security, as it transitions its global partner program in 2026 and retires the current tiers.