Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions and services provider, has been named as Global System Integrator of the Year 2006 by Blue Coat Systems.
On presenting Dimension Data with the Global Systems Integrator award, Michael Rivers, VP of sales, Worldwide Channel Partners, Blue Coat Systems said: "Dimension Data`s experience in delivering security and networking solutions combined with their ability to minimise IT complexity and consistently deliver IT solutions and services that meet the business needs of clients across all continents is unrivalled in the marketplace. Their dedication to client satisfaction and the professional manner in which they have developed their relationship with Blue Coat across the globe has resulted in substantial client wins during 2006."
During 2006, Dimension Data and Blue Coat delivered client solutions in Asia Pacific, Japan, North America, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Continental Europe and UK.
"Partner awards are an endorsement to our highly skilled employees who consistently deliver and manage complex technology solutions and services that meet the business requirements of our clients. Being the inaugural Blue Coat Systems Integrator of the Year is reflective of the strong partnership, with a mutual focus on delivery, that we have developed, in all geographies in which we operate," commented Dwaine van Vuuren, Security Practice Head, Dimension Data.
Van Vuuren concludes: "Our partnership with Blue Coat and joint commitment to addressing clients` security needs across the IT infrastructure in an integrated, manageable and cost effective way will enable us to take advantage of the opportunities within the Secure Application Delivery Infrastructure market."
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Dimension Data, a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage 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.
Blue Coat Systems
Blue Coat secures Web communications and accelerates business applications across the distributed enterprise. Blue Coat`s family of appliances and client-based solutions - deployed in branch offices, Internet gateways, end points, and data centres - provide intelligent points of policy-based control enabling IT organisations to optimise security and accelerate performance between users and applications. Blue Coat has installed more than 25 000 appliances worldwide and is ranked number one by IDC in the Secure Content and Application Delivery market. Blue Coat is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and can be reached at (408) 220-2200 or www.bluecoat.com
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