Dimension Data Middle East & Africa today announced it has acquired, for an undisclosed sum, Accelon, an African communications services company operating in Nigeria and Ghana.
Accelon offers broadband services ranging from Internet access to data and voice communication solutions to large enterprises, government and public sector agencies. Accelon`s client base includes national and international brands, including UBA Group, Ecobank, Bank PHB and Unilever Plc.
"The Accelon acquisition has been structured in line with Dimension Data`s and Internet Solutions` African strategy of focusing on local empowerment through local ownership. The acquisition also aligns to Dimension Data`s and Internet Solutions` strategic intent of increasing our presence, and our solutions and services offerings, in sub-Saharan Africa.
"Accelon has built a strong reputation in the broadband data telecommunications sector and this, combined with the offerings and capabilities of both Dimension Data and Internet Solutions, will ensure national and international businesses, government and public sector agencies, and consumers will have access to and benefit from modern, reliable and affordable ICT solutions and services," commented Allan Cawood, CEO of Dimension Data Middle East & Africa.
The acquisition brings significant benefits to Dimension Data in terms of a complementary team of 70 skilled and experienced employees to join over 100 existing Dimension Data employees in West Africa; expanded presence in Ghana; as well as a strong client base and excellent partnerships with leading global vendors such as Hughes Network Systems and SES Global.
The existing management team will be joined by Vernon van Rooyen, who has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Van Rooyen joins Accelon from Internet Solutions, a division of Dimension Data.
"The demand for telecommunications in West Africa is increasing rapidly, and this demand from a volume perspective is accompanied by an increasing demand for quality telecommunications solutions and services. The access to global best practice in terms of implementation, operations and management that Dimension Data and Internet Solutions offer, combined with the experienced and skilled on-the-ground team, with local knowledge for execution, will bring a new level of service delivery to the market," said Jacques Rautenbach, General Manager, Middle East & Africa for Internet Solutions.
"This acquisition confirms Dimension Data`s commitment to investing in the West African market, to ensure that businesses and consumers are connected via reliable, quality telecommunications systems," said Ositah Egbuche, Chairman of Dimension Data West Africa, headquartered in Nigeria.
The acquisition is subject to the finalisation of regulatory requirements.
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Dimension Data (LSE:DDT) is a specialist IT services and solution provider that 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.
Internet Solutions
Internet Solutions (IS) is a leading provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions and related services across the African continent. The people at IS are passionate about constantly innovating and delivering solutions and services that are relevant and critical to their customers. These services are built on a world-class, secure, resilient infrastructure, delivered according to global best practices and effected in partnership with the world`s leading technology vendors. It is through these services and solutions that IS creates a competitive edge for its customers` communication needs, and promote sustainable business growth.
The business was founded in 1992 on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates and other organisations to communicate. Since then, IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of South Africa`s top businesses as clients. From listed companies to non-governmental organisations, local and national government and smaller companies, IS is enabling and evolving communications to meet the business needs of thousands of customers. This e-mail and all contents are subject to the following disclaimer: http://www.dimensiondata.com/emaildisclaimer.htm