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Our manufacturer authorizations mean best pricing and support for you.
Certified
Continuous learning and certifications for industry technologies and manufacturer solutions are what set us apart.
Experienced
With 30 years under out belt, our experienced teams are best equipped for exceptional customer service.
Exceptional
All our efforts for professional education, certifications, and authorizations let us fulfill our mission of helping you with your mission and delivering our flagship customer service.
Certifications
About Our Certifications
Use the menus at the right to explore our certifications and authorizations. Manufacturer-specific authorizations and certifications are listed alphabetically and highlight the primary certifications for each solution set. Industry certifications are vendor-neutral technology or process certifications.
Solution Certifications
Aruba Networks, an HPE company
Platinum Partner
- Aruba Certified Switching
- Aruba Certified Mobility
- Aruba Certified Design
- Aruba Certified ClearPass Specialization
- Aruba Certified Central Specialization
- Aruba Top Partner Program
- Aruba Worldwide Partner Ambassador Program
Cisco
Strategic Partnership with Gold Partner
Certifications include:
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA, various)
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
- Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
- Cisco CCIE
Fortinet
- Fortinet Network Security Expert
- Fortinet FortiNAC specialization (formerly Bradford Networks)
- Fortinet Secure SD-WAN specialization
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Carolina Advanced Digital is an HPE Gold Networking Partner
Certifications and team designations include:
- HP MASE (Master Accredited Solutions Engineer)
- HP ASE (Accredited Solutions Engineer)- Switching & Routing
- HP ASE (Accredited Solutions Engineer)- Wireless
- HP ATP (Accredited Technical Professional)
- Also delivering hybrid IT, cloud, and datacenter through strategic partners
Juniper Networks
- Mist AI Specialization track
- Juniper Switching with Wired Assurance
LogRhythm
- Certified 100, 200
- Certified 300 level for delivery
Mist Systems
- Mist AI-driven Wi-Fi Specialization
- Mist Location Services Specialization
Industry Certifications
Security
- (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
Professional Management
- ITIL Service Management
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Sig Sigma
- ITILv3 Foundations
Wireless
- CompTIA Network+
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
- CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)
- CWNP Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
- CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
Professional credentials
As of Q1 2020. Certifications marked with an asterisk may not be current.| Professional | Networking & Wireless | Security |
|---|---|---|
Platforms | Vendor-neutral | Vendor-neutral |
AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
NCTA
NC Technology Association
Carolina Advanced Digital was a charter member of NCTA more than 20 years ago. Our team participates as advisers to several working groups within NCTA.
ISSA
Raleigh ISSA
Carolina Advanced Digital is a sponsor of local and regional ISSA chapters, and supports team members who volunteer for ISSA events.
SCITDA
South Carolina Technology Directors Association
Carolina Advanced Digital is a member and sponsor of the SC IT Directors Association and other SC municipal government organizations.
TBTF
Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Carolina Advanced Digital is a corporate member of TBTF and sponsor of TBTF events.
NCLGISA
NC Local Government Information Systems Association
Carolina Advanced Digital is a corporate member and sponsor of the NCLGISA group, as well as other municipal organizations.
(ISC)2
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc
Carolina Advanced Digital supports team member Jennifer Minella’s participation on the international (ISC)2 Board of Directors, and the organization supports local chapter initiatives and volunteer programs.
TASCC
Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications
The Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications (TASSCC) is the association for Texas IT professionals in the public sector.
NCHICA
North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc.
Carolina Advanced Digital is an active member and sponsor of North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc.
FEDERAL DESIGNATIONS
HUBZone
Historically Underutilized Business Zone
VOSB
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Carolina Advanced Digital is a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) through the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE).
Contracts
Federal Contracts
Carolina Advanced Digital holds and sells on a variety of federal contracts. For more information please visit the federal contracts page.