MWEB Business extends leased-line customer base through partnership with Netsurit

Partnership sees both companies focusing on their core competencies to provide current and prospective SME customers with holistic IT services

Johannesburg, 30 September 2004 - MWEB Business today announced the conclusion of a strategic partnership with Netsurit, an IT consultancy that specialises in outsourced technology management for small to medium enterprise (SME).

The partnership will see MWEB Business strengthening its leased-line customer base through the acquisition of Netsurit`s existing leased-line customers. Going forward, Netsurit customers will be provided with MWEB`s 24-hour leased-line Internet access service. As a member of the MWEB Business Partner Programme, Netsurit will also offer current and potential customers access to a range of MWEB Business` products and services.

"Our collective understanding of the technology needs of SME customers makes this an ideal partnership. It will allow both companies to apply their respective expertise and support, and leverage off each other to offer services and solutions geared to support this market," says Andr'e Joubert, general manager, MWEB Business.

"Netsurit`s core business is the management of SMEs` technology. Partnering with MWEB Business will enable us to leverage off its expertise in the Internet market, providing our customers with best-of-breed Internet solutions whilst continuing to focus on our primary expertise," says Orrin Klopper, managing director, Netsurit.

"The ongoing partnership will also see the companies sharing best practices and information to innovatively address customer requirements," concludes Joubert.