Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions and services provider, has been recognised as an outstanding partner by McAfee and named McAfee's Global Systems Integrator of the Year 2007.
Santa Clara, California-based McAfee is the leading security technology company that delivers a suite of offerings for endpoint, network, and data security with a key focus on addressing compliance requirements and consolidated risk management.
The company was recently positioned as the leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection.
Commenting on the group's latest award, Steve Joubert, Dimension Data Group Executive, Solutions, said: "This award underscores our deep understanding of McAfee's technologies and our ability to apply this expertise to help our clients' business needs. Thanks to the outstanding work of our highly skilled employees, we have delivered security solutions to over 5 000 clients to date, supporting them in protecting against, detecting and responding to security threats.
"The group has 10 years' experience in global security solutions and boasts top global accounts, including three of the world's largest financial services institutions, the world's largest mobile operator, and the world's most profitable energy company."
"Our partnership with McAfee has delivered dividends to the local business through the very professional and focused approach, which is only strengthened by this recognition of Dimension Data as McAfee's leading Global Systems Integrator," says Samresh Ramjith, General Manager: Security at Dimension Data South Africa.
Roger King, executive vice-president of worldwide channel operations, McAfee said: "Dimension Data has enabled McAfee to serve its global customer base, deploying our most advanced network security technologies like IntruShield. We look to further expand our partnership as Dimension Data develops IT security as a key enabler for business objectives such as continuity and availability."
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Dimension Data (LSE:DDT), 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.
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