IS (The Internet Solution) has announced that SBS Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd has signed a Value Added Partner (VAP) agreement on its new channel programme, launched this month. Through this program, IS is partnering network and system integrators that can assist the small and medium enterprise in setting up the fundamental information technology systems that are required for permanent Internet access. Derek Wilcocks (MD of IS) says, "We are tremendously excited about partnering with SBS, and are sure this will be a long and mutually beneficial relationship in order to better serve our mutual customers."
Anthony Davies (Sales & Marketing Director at SBS Africa Holdings) says, "For over fifteen years SBS has prided itself on supplying comprehensive IT solutions, supplying and fully integrating only reputable brands through solid partnerships with the world's leading vendors. With the advent of the Internet economy SBS now wants to leverage the Internet for our customers, providing a stable and powerful infrastructure - from the basic network and it's attachments, to an Internetwork where most of today's business transactions take place."
"Being a well respected Reseller within this ever demanding Industry, we are now able to broaden our product offering into the Internet arena by offering existing and potential clients corporate Internet access from South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider, thanks to the agreement with IS. We stand firm on our commitment to provide the best service at competitive prices, through our team of highly trained Customer Technicians and dedicated Sales Account Managers," says Clinton O'Leary (IS Access Product Manager at SBS Africa Holdings).
Says Wilcocks, "SBS will earn annuity income by selling and supporting IS business connectivity solutions. They will be able to remain focused on their core business, while increasing the range of their service offerings to encompass a complete Internet service underpinned by IS' world-class Internet infrastructure."
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The Internet Solution
The Internet Solution (IS) is South Africa's largest corporate Internet service provider. A subsidiary of Dimension Data, South Africa's largest Information Technology company, IS provides the building blocks that underpin the online business and electronic commerce environment. IS provides its clients with premium underlying access, hosting, security and other value-added IP services. IS was founded in 1993, and has built its reputation on innovation, dynamism and technical market leadership. For more information see http://www.is.co.za.
SBS Africa Holdings
SBS Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd have formed long term relationships complementing the IT arms of some of the most successful businesses in Southern Africa, focusing on the GSM networks and telecommunications sectors, manufacturing, industrial equipment suppliers, legal and financial markets. With offices in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria, and representation throughout the rest of Africa, SBS maintains its position at the forefront as the leading independent Value Added Reseller. For more information see http://www.sbsafrica.co.za.