Integr8 IT, South Africa`s largest privately owned national BEE-information technology network integration and infrastructure management specialist, together with Auction Alliance, a national auction group and property specialist, have taken occupation of prime commercial property in Gauteng.
Integr8 Property and Alliance Group co-own what local estate agents describe as prime `sought after` real estate in the Melrose Arch president - Waverley, Johannesburg. The complex faces onto the N1 highway and is opposite the renowned corporate watering hole of Melrose Arch.
Robert Sussman and Lance Fanaroff, managing directors at Integr8 IT, say Integr8 Group`s focus remains on annuity-based business flows, and when they targeted the A-Grade Commercial site for acquisition, the alliance with another professional, energetic and successfully expanding group such as Alliance Group, made obvious sense.
"We wanted to invest in a structure that suited our growth requirements and reflected our professional, skilled and mature approach to market. Any investment in commercial property had to live up to our collective expectations," adds Sussman.
The increase in its staff complement and its retention of technically proficient and talented employees is evidence that the company is on the right course, he adds.
"HR is your most valuable asset," he continues. "The Integr8 IT Gauteng operation has experienced exponential growth, bringing the company to 350 employees with 110 contractors. The increase in members of people and enrichment of our skills base falls in line with our knowledge capital strategy, based on the attraction and retention of the highest level of technical skills available in the country."
Fanaroff agrees and suggests the move into new premises underlines Integr8 IT`s strength in the marketplace, but also its intention to continue to assist in the growth and development of South Africa and its position on the continent.
"This move represents a collective investment in the surrounding area, its people and the local business community," adds Fanaroff. "We anticipate that this is the start of something very exciting and powerful, which will have far-reaching results both within the company, as well as nationally and internationally. We are proud to be in association with the Auction Alliance Group, an established entity within local commercial real estate investment," says Fanaroff.
Rael Levitt, CEO of Auction Alliance, speaks highly of the partnership and is excited about the property investment with his partners.
"Integr8 IT is a well established, professional and recognised entity with a national footprint and the necessary skills and accreditations that will tremendously aid our growth," says Levitt. "While we operate in two different but hugely lucrative industries, we share similar drive, passion and energy."
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Integr8 IT is South Africa`s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist
A renowned leader in the field of system integration, infrastructure management and support services, the company employs over 350 full time highly skilled professionals.
Integr8 IT is the innovator, founder and operator of the only South African based Nerve CentreTM (www.nervecentre.co.za), providing a digital hub to manage and regulate many of the country`s leading corporations.
The company`s core focus is on network infrastructures specialising in design, planning, deployment, management and maintenance. Integr8 IT has offices in South Africa, Botswana, the United States of America and the United Kingdom. The South African offices are found in Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban, and it has 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, & 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.
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