Nortel Networks, Internet and communications leader has awarded PQ Africa`s networking division, PQ Networks unified status as an Enterprise Solutions Provider (ESP). PQ Networks has been able to achieve this recognition locally because it has attained a larger number of certified experts than what is required by an ESP.
"This achievement will ultimately benefit end-users of Nortel Network`s products, due to the number of certified staff that PQ Networks employs. PQ Networks currently has over 50 percent more experts than the normal requirement for an ESP certification," says Darren Grigg, channel manager at Nortel Networks. "These experts include a number of account specialists, support specialists and design specialists."
"PQ Networks has always been a premier supplier of Nortel Networks` products. This abundant number of certified staff will ensure that PQ Networks provides first-rate expertise and service; the correct installation and support of all Nortel Networks` product; and the necessary skill to manage any problems that may occur," adds Grigg.
Tim Knowles, managing director of PQ Networks adds: "This is an important achievement for PQ Networks as it allows us to further cement our market position. Additionally, our clients now have a quality assurance that they are receiving the best possible products, service and support."
"PQ Networks supplies Nortel Networks` voice, data and telecommunications solutions to its blue-chip client base and covers almost every vertical segment of the market, from mainframe to applications. It has been providing information and communications technology business solutions in partnership with Nortel Networks for many years, and we are committed to continuing our successful relationship," concludes Grigg.
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PQ Networks
PQ Networks continues to focus very strongly on providing networking solutions to the African marketplace. With a support organisation spanning 23 locations throughout Southern Africa, PQ Networks has the capacity to service and maintain the computer networks of companies in all market segments supporting various geographical and service level requirements.
PQ Networks has become the foremost network systems integrator and solutions provider in South Africa with an established track record in providing world leading networking solutions encompassing both wide and local area environs. This incorporates all aspects in the communication technology arena, from Telecommunications infrastructure and Virtual Private Networks to Internet technology and all the related services.
Nortel Networks sub Saharan Africa
Nortel Networks sub Saharan Africa is leading Africa`s communication infrastructure development and transforming the way business is done on the continent. Leading the wireless internet, optical internet, local internet, and e-business market, Nortel Networks serves the emerging and existing needs of enterprise solution providers, service providers, carriers, dot.coms, small and medium sized businesses, as well as large corporations worldwide.
In Africa it facilitates the change from traditional telecommunication and enterprise technologies to multi-functional broadband solutions that offer value added applications and services. Nortel Networks is not only creating the core communications infrastructure to support the developing economies of Africa, but can provide a holistic solution that will catapult the region into the new economy. Nortel Networks is becoming the global powerhouse of e-business. Through its various acquisitions in the e-business application software market, it can now offer an end-to-end solution that will transform enterprises in Africa into global players.