Dimension Data will invest over R115 million in capital expenditure in Internet Solutions` networks and two satellite hubs during 2006. During 2005, Dimension Data invested over R150 million in infrastructure, taking the total investment in South Africa during a two-year period to over R250 million.
Through continued investment in South Africa, Dimension Data and Internet Solutions are committed to ensuring the delivery of IT solutions and services that will enhance local and international business communication.
Allan Cawood, CEO, Dimension Data Africa, commented: "The continued investment in developing IT infrastructure in South Africa is critical in ensuring we are able to continue to offer the latest technology solutions and services to corporates in South Africa."
Internet Solutions supports over 46% of the entire South African leased-line market and supports 75% of corporate hosted applications, 80% of the dialup market and provides services to over 80% of the top 250 listed companies in South Africa.
Commenting on the investment planned for 2006, Angus MacRobert, CEO, Internet Solutions, said: "Internet Solutions will continue to invest in South Africa in order to deliver fairer pricing, new technologies and a world-class service to businesses."
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Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT) is a specialist IT services and solution provider that 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.
Internet Solutions
Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become a leading converged communications service provider in the country. The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates to conduct e-business. Over the past decade IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of South Africa`s top businesses as clients. During its 10-year life span IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in South Africa, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network and application service provider (ASP) space.
Internet Solutions, with an Empowerdex BBB rating, has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, two Financial Mail Best Company to Work For awards, a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards, first place in the ISP category for ComputerWeek Strategist`s Best of Breed IT Awards, 2004, and 8th in the Top ICT Companies, 2005.
The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, BT and AT&T and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider, the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade.
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