Square One opens crisis centre to deal with floods of power blackout calls

Issued by COPYWISE for Square One Solutions
Johannesburg, 28 Jan 2008

JSE-listed Square One Solutions Group, whose industrial division specialises in power backup solutions based on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and generator sets, has opened a crisis centre to deal with floods of enquiries as a result of the rolling power blackouts.

"There has been unprecedented demand for backup power," said Square One CEO Craig Alexander. "We've never experienced anything like this, with enquiries coming in thick and fast on the telephone and by e-mail. People are becoming desperate and to help them as quickly as possible we have set up a Power Crisis Centre with dedicated telephones."

The enquiries have come from business across the board - from home offices, a high number of SME companies and some large corporate organisations.

Alexander says many people are also enquiring about power solutions to support lighting and essential electrical appliances in their homes.

"We are determined to help wherever we can and apologise to people who may have phoned in and experienced problems getting through to our power staff. The Power Crisis Centre will ensure enquiries are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. "

Calls should be made to the main switchboard on (011) 321-5900 to request a Power Crisis consultant. Alternatively, the following numbers can be dialled direct: (011) 321-5212, (011) 321-5917, (011) 321-5241, (011) 321-5915 and (011) 321-5216.

Square One Solutions Group

Square One Solutions Group is listed on the software and computer services sector of the JSE Limited. It focuses on providing niche, vertically applied technology solutions, has a national footprint and more than 22 years of experience in the South African market. The group's primary solution offerings encompass law enforcement and authentication, industrial printing coding and marking, infrastructure and facility solutions, system integration services and telecommunications and service provider solutions, all supported by a tailored suite of finance and leasing solutions and services. The key target market is enterprise, SME, corporate and government clients and the group focuses on coupling innovation, technology and service to achieve value for clients as well as superior returns and earnings growth for shareholders. Square One Group also distributes document solutions, colour input and output devices and provides 24x7 national support and service. For more information, visit www.sq1.co.za.

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