Business Connexion, Samsung partner for MWOT Expo

Issued by Business Connexion
Johannesburg, 06 Aug 2014

Business Connexion (BCX) recently announced it will be hosting MyWorld of Tomorrow Africa (MWOT), a first-of-its-kind technology exhibition and conference at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 16 to 18 October 2014.

In keeping with the business's mission of enriching communities by making the impossible possible through technology, the MWOT Expo is set to be an exciting new platform for technology brands and businesses, and will allow visitors to experience technology solutions first-hand.

Samsung Electronics South Africa, a leader in consumer electronics, has come on board as the anchor partner for MWOT. "We're excited that Samsung has illustrated a belief in what we do. Our target audience has mainly been large enterprises, however, this event has a distinct customer and end-user focus, and we are confident it will bridge the gap between enterprise and the average man on the street," says Matthew Blewett, Business Connexion Chief Operations Officer.

Mike Van Lier, Divisional Head of Enterprise Business Team (EBT) at Samsung Electronics SA adds: "The MWOT technology exhibition shares in Samsung's vision of innovation, bringing people new experiences and innovative ways to express themselves. The partnership with Business Connexion affords us the opportunity to create an awareness and understanding amongst consumers and businesses on how to empower themselves and improve their businesses through the use of technology."

Business IT departments are often faced with decisions that involve catering to the evolving IT landscape and incorporating new technologies. However, these decisions require a deep understanding of the newest and sleekest technologies. Samsung understands the importance of keeping up with the latest market trends and providing customised technology and solutions. The exhibition of our latest product portfolio at MWOT will create new possibilities and provide companies an opportunity to increase their productivity, ROI and provide their staff with both immersive and easy to use experiences. We are looking forward to contribute Samsung's expertise to a gathering that is at the cutting edge of our ICT ecosystem."

BCX

BCX is one of the largest information and communications technology ("ICT") services providers listed on the JSE when measured in terms of turnover, total assets and staff complement with offices in South Africa, Namibia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, the United Kingdom and Dubai. The Company employs more than 6 800 people on the African continent and generates revenue in excess of R6 billion per annum.

As the largest IT outsourcer, BCX holds a strong position in the enterprise market across key industry verticals and enjoys a substantial presence in the retail sector locally. On the continent, BCX has successfully delivered large scale projects and is one of the leading cloud based services providers with significant data centres assets. The company also boasts strong strategic vendor relationships, application development capabilities and proprietary solutions which are leveraged in the public sector locally and abroad.

Since March 2014, BCX is undergoing a reorganisation process that will accelerate its positioning as a global player able to support client ambitions in SA and across Africa. The new customer-focused approach to continuous improvement for quality and excellence will see the current business units clustered into three divisions to improve collaboration - Converged Infrastructure Solutions, Business Solutions and Investments & Alliances.

Samsung

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286 000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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