Integr8 IT, South Africa's largest privately-owned national BEE-information technology network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has been commended for its display of innovation in the running of an early adoption programme based on the latest Microsoft technologies.
As a Microsoft premier partner, and one of very few companies with Gold certified competency in four key Microsoft technology focuses, Integr8 IT has been identified as a key partner to extend the portfolio of both Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft System Centre - representing two new IT management solutions families.
Microsoft Forefront is a family of business security products designed to enhance the security of the network infrastructure. Microsoft System Centre is a group of solutions that have been introduced to address essential infrastructure operations at enterprise level.
These operations include data storage and recovery, software updates and deployment, among others.
"We always implement early adoption programmes at our key sites in order to showcase the derived value our clients experience from these services. This programme provides the platform for proof of concepts and resulting managed service offerings," says Robert Sussman, joint MD of Integr8 IT.
"Integr8 IT has a deliberate strategy to maintain its position as leading innovators, housing some of the most highly-sought-after skills in the industry. Being frontrunners of new solutions allows our core assets - our people - to gain early insight, knowledge and best practices related to the release of new technology. That is the motivation behind this programme," adds Sussman.
These two latest technologies to emerge from Microsoft are pivotal to the technology adoption programme of any business that is serious about its infrastructure. They are targeted at a number of mission-critical functions, including security, system integration and operation.
Earlier this year, management at Integr8 IT committed the company towards the establishment of Total IT, a unique consortium of Microsoft Certified Gold Partners focused on providing direct services and support to the market. This is where Integr8 IT was selected due to its non-negotiable focus on the Microsoft Infrastructure Services stack.
In addition to being a Microsoft-focused business consortium, the main common thread linking these companies is a firm commitment to the complete Microsoft Services stack, from the base infrastructure level to the application level, therefore helping its clients gain maximum value from their ICT investment.
The introduction of new technologies and systems presents Integr8 IT with an opportunity to expand its current offering, reinforce its service and support, and add value to its client base.
"We maintain that these IT management solutions represent an important step forward in complete IT control at enterprise level. We look forward to helping to transfer the value through to our client base and extend our international footprint as a premier supplier, integrator and advocator of new generation Microsoft-based technologies," Sussman concludes.
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Integr8 IT is a network technology services and solutions company. A renowned leader in the field of system integration, infrastructure management and support services, the company employs a wealth of highly-skilled, best of breed, certified system engineers who are directly involved in high-level consulting, support and integration.
The company's core focus is on network infrastructures, specialising in design, planning, deployment, management and maintenance. Offices are located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and representation in Port Elizabeth, East London, and across the southern Africa region.
Integr8 IT is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner for Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, and OEM Solutions.
It has been acknowledged and accredited with many awards, namely: Microsoft Gold Partner of the Year, African ICT Achievers - CIO of the Year for Africa, Best Customer Experience of the Year, Network Infrastructure Solution of the Year, Security Solution of the Year for Middle-East, Africa and Eastern Europe, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and many others, every year, since its inception.
Named as one of the country's Top ICT Companies and honoured with a position among South Africa's Technology Top 100 companies, Integr8 IT has established itself as a strategic partner with numerous internationally-recognised technology vendors and industry leaders, including: 3Com, Attix 5, CA, Citrix, Cisco, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, MTN Network Solutions, Sun Microsystems, T-Systems and Verizon Business.
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