Businesses within the local ICT market should expect a change in outsource services as global providers focus their efforts around the evolution of a managed services delivery model.
So claims Robert Sussman, joint-MD of Integr8 IT, who bases his statement on a key global trend raised at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference held recently in Boston, USA.
"It is clear that the global market recognises the value in migrating towards a comprehensive service model and the need for companies to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities resulting from the evolution of this business model," says Sussman.
Integr8 IT, a quadruple Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, attended exclusive executive panel forums and provided insight into South African and African technological innovation.
"We were invited to attend meetings at private executive level with the Microsoft international board. We use these sessions to gain valuable insight into current and emerging trends and how best to apply our strategy going forward. One of the main driving forces internationally is that of general preference of a packaged service offering over traditional transactional product offering. This has substantial impact on the delivery to meet local IT requirements," adds Sussman.
"The Gartner Hype Cycle was reviewed with regards to the international and USA markets, with Integr8 IT positioning South Africa and Africa as a leading innovation hub for the unique service delivery methodology, winning multiple accreditations from local bodies," Sussman continues.
Integr8 IT has been tagged as the company to watch within the southern African market with extensive international interest shown in its Nerve Centre, technological brilliance, agility and innovation. Integr8 IT was also invited to pilot several new software releases from Microsoft.
"We are excited about the recognition that our 100% locally founded and South African owned company has achieved. As Integr8 IT enters its sixth year of compounded organic growth, its market share, skills complement and critical mass is that of a company three to four times its age," adds Sussman.
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Integr8 IT (Pty) Ltd is a network technology services and solutions company. A recognised 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 nationally across the southern Africa region.
Integr8 IT is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner for Enterprise Systems and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions. It has been accredited as the Mid-Market Infrastructure Integrator of the Year for the last two consecutive years. Named as one of the country`s top ICTe companies and honoured with a position among South Africa`s Technology Top 100 Companies, Integr8 IT has established itself as a strategic partner with several internationally-recognised technology vendors and industry leaders, including: 3Com, CA, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft, MTN Network Solutions and Attix 5.
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