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Cisco Systems recognises Dimension Data with two top awards

Dimension Data named Cisco Gold Partner of the Year and IP Communications Partner of the Year at recent Cisco awards evening
Johannesburg, 31 Oct 2005

Cisco Systems has awarded Dimension Data two prestigious awards at its 2005 Sub-Saharan Africa Partner Summit held in Johannesburg. Dimension Data received the Cisco Gold Partner of the Year and the IP Communications Partner of the Year awards.

"These awards are proof of our acknowledgement of Dimension Data`s outstanding performance over the last year and indeed their value to our business. The company continues to deliver results and we look forward to another great year ahead in 2006," says Steve Midgley, Operations Director South Africa, Cisco Systems.

"The past year has been a tremendously successful year with Cisco. We are continuously striving to ensure we deliver best of breed technology solutions to our clients. The accolade of Gold Partner of the Year for the second year in succession bears testimony to our commitment in delivering advanced Cisco solutions to the sub-Saharan Africa market," says Jason Goodall, executive director for converged communications, Dimension Data South Africa.

Gold Partner of the Year 2005

A Cisco Gold Partner for a decade, Dimension Data was re-certified at this year`s Partner Summit. Cisco Gold Partners are recognised and rewarded for having a team of trained individuals who are highly experienced in designing, implementing and supporting Cisco solutions.

IP Communications Partner of the Year 2005

The Cisco IP Communications Partner of the Year award recognises Dimension Data`s focused success in driving Cisco IP Communications within the sub-Saharan Africa market. As Cisco Systems` largest IP telephony partner (IPT) worldwide, Dimension Data has concluded various IPT deals during 2005 including Pfizer, DHL and JP Morgan Chase.

"Converged Communications continues to be a key driver for Dimension Data with the migration towards unified IP-based networks. Receiving this award from Cisco recognises our partner`s support and acknowledgment of our consistent demonstration of business value to customers` IP infrastructures," concludes Goodall.

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Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build and support their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.

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Jacques-Philip Hansen
Text 100 Public Relations
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Anna Watson
Dimension Data South Africa
(011) 575 4509
anna.watson@za.didata.com