Integr8 IT, South Africa's largest privately-owned national BEE-Information Technology network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has been identified as an official technology partner and preferred IT supplier by renowned food chain, Nandos.
Representatives from the ICT company recently attended a Nandos Strategy Conference, during which it was awarded recognition as a Preferred Supplier for 2007 in the technology category.
The initial phase of process integration included connecting Nandos to the Integr8 IT owned and managed Nerve Centre. This provides comprehensive ICT infrastructure monitoring and management with a full tier of support via its 24/7 call logging, helpdesk and remote support elements. Integr8 IT's onsite technical engineers are further complemented by Integr8 IT's strategic advisors and consultants.
"This centralisation and consolidation of the day-to-day support and manageability of the national environment has allowed the Nandos IT department to direct its focus on more strategic ICT-related forward planning requirements and remove themselves from worrying about typical technology management," says Robert Sussman, joint MD of Integr8 IT.
While Integr8 IT's role to date has been focused on stabilising infrastructure and providing proactive support, there are already plans underway to provide connectivity towards the incorporation of additional infrastructure.
"We have been contracted to provide our unique managed service model to the well-renowned global food chain. The synergies, with regard to a common mindset, are already enjoyed with obvious business benefit for both parties. Being accredited with recognition as a preferred supplier and official technology partner to Nandos is a major achievement," says Sussman.
Antonio Silva, CIO of Nandos, says he is exceptionally pleased with the level of service received and professional approach by Integr8 IT personnel.
"We are proud to have Integr8 IT as a preferred supplier and IT partner to Nandos. It is an accomplishment and reflects very powerfully on the company's capability, skills and knowledge in this area. We talk the same language and share a similar culture backed by a strong work and delivery ethic. We anticipate a mutually beneficial relationship going forward," says Silva.
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Integr8 IT is a network technology services and solutions company. A renowned leader in the field of system integration, infrastructure management and support services, the company employs a wealth of highly-skilled, best of breed, certified system engineers who are directly involved in high level consulting, support and integration.
The company's core focus is on network infrastructures specialising in design, planning, deployment, management and maintenance. Offices are located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and the company has representation in Port Elizabeth, East London, and across the southern Africa region.
Integr8 IT is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner for Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, and OEM Solutions.
It has been acknowledged and accredited with many awards, namely: Microsoft Gold Partner of the Year, African ICT Achievers - CIO of the Year for Africa, Best Customer Experience of the Year, Network Infrastructure Solution of the Year, Security Solution of the Year for Middle-East, Africa, & Eastern Europe, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and many others, every year, since its inception.
Named as one of the country's top ICT companies and honoured with a position among South Africa's Technology Top 100 Companies, Integr8 IT has established itself as a strategic partner, with numerous internationally-recognised technology vendors and industry leaders, including: 3Com, Attix 5, CA, Citrix, Cisco, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, MTN Network Solutions, Sun Microsystems, T-Systems and Verizon Business.
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