Xantium Technology Holdings, a Black owned full service IT organisation that provides focused infrastructure, business and IT consulting solutions to selected blue-chip companies, provincial and local government - today officially launched into the South African marketplace.
"South African corporates are looking for true Black Employment Equity (BEE) Information Technology partners, that are able to help support the ever-important social development challenges, while still being capable of bringing measurable value to their clients business," says Kuman Reddy, Managing Director of Xantium IT Services. "With IT being a fundamental enabler of delivering business strategy, Xantium has found its niche in terms of unlocking this technology layer while still coupling business success criteria to achieve a client's strategic intent."
"From a technology perspective Xantium Technology Holdings and its subsidiary companies are challenging conventional thinking. Not only is our share holding supportive of government initiatives to broaden the skills participation levels in the economy, but also the confidence we have in our people and technology will extend our reach beyond our competitors. The local market now has access to a company that is empowered and capable," adds Reddy.
Xantium Technology Holdings share holding comprises of 10 percent historically disadvantaged investors, 10 percent public (Mixed) and 12 percent staff through its incentive scheme, 32 percent non-BBE and 36 percent BEE shareholders, with 68 percent held by non-BBE and BEE shareholders comprising of 12 individuals. Its delivery structure is driven through three focused divisions, namely; Xantium Professional Services, Xantium IT Services and Xantium Digital Card Systems (DCS), ensuring the company is well positioned to meet the needs of enterprises seeking to derive real value through their IT and business operations. The company has developed strategic alliances with global technology partners including Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Computer Associate, PeopleSoft, HP/Compaq and Tarsus Technologies. "Research has shown that customers are disillusioned by the service delivery of traditional IT providers," says James Murray, CEO of Xantium Technology Holdings. "Xantium has built a broad base of services from IT consulting through to solutions infrastructure design, deployment and support to ensure we map clients business values with their IT decisions. Our delivery of IT enablement for business strategic needs, will help companies identify and align the services and solutions best fitted to their requirements to ensure we work hand-in-hand in supporting their orgnaisational objectives, values and goals."
Xantium Technology Holdings is also committed to the growing of expertise through training and skills transfer through their Skills Enhancement and Learning (SEAL) program. "The SEAL program is aimed at instilling a sense of pride in an individuals team and chosen field of expertise. The program has a unique incentive scheme, based on mentorship, which encourages individuals to sustain self-growth, by rewarding them for being proactive and dynamic. Specific focus of the SEAL program is given to those who have been historically disadvantaged," adds Murray.
"Xantium Technology Holdings and its subsidiaries have a defined capability, experience and flexibility. We have focused our efforts on building a true differentiation locally, to ensure we offer our clients a range of services, which have tangible benefits to fulfill their business requirements," concludes Reddy.
Xantium Technology Holdings - Creation of equity and equitable opportunity is a moral necessity but it also makes great business sense. Today's markets are looking for true Black Employment Equity 'information technology' partners. Partners that help meet our social challenge collectively and bring real value to their clients' businesses. Information Technology (IT) is an enabler of outstanding business strategy; partners who deliver robust IT enablement for their clients' strategic needs contribute directly to the bottom-line. This is Xantium. "Suddenly it all make Sense"
For more information please visit the Xantium Technology Holdings Website on www.xantiumit.co.za.
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