Bytes Technology Networks, Enterasys support IT education development at Dani"elskuil High School

Issued by Bytes Technology Group
Johannesburg, 11 Nov 2003

Bytes Technology Networks (BTN), a division of the JSE-listed Bytes Technology Group Limited (a member of the Altron group) and Enterasys Networks have donated Enterasys switches to Dani"elskuil High School as part of a continuous drive to ensure that schools remain part of the electronic age.

BTN Gauteng`s Regional Director, Patrick Hastings, said: "BTN, in partnership with Enterasys Networks, felt that it was important to support Dani"elskuil High School in assisting their drive to ensure that all previously disadvantaged individuals obtain access to information technology thereby closing the digital divide.

"Dani"elskuil High School, a parallel-medium school, reflects the diverse needs of the communities of Thlakalatlou, Kuilsville and Danielskuil.

"The school caters for learners from Grade 1 to 12 and has grown from 430 learners in 2001 to 630 learners in 2003. The school has recently obtained a donation of 60 PIII computers from our most important social partner, De Beers Finsch Mine.

"This donation will enable us to realise on of our long-term goals, namely offering an integrated IT learning programme for all learners, as well as extra-curricular access to the world of technology to members of the community. To this end, we intend to establish four computer laboratories on campus," added Dwane Harris, Principal, Dani"elskuil High School.

Enterasys Networks` Country Manager, Martin May, reiterated: "Enterasys Networks felt that this vital education and community drive in partnership with BTN, enforces the need for corporates, government and communities to create a synergistic approach in developing tomorrow`s leaders."

Bytes Technology Networks

Bytes Technology Networks, a division of the JSE-listed Bytes Technology Group, a member of the Altron group, provides their clients with world-class managed service networks, based on platforms, processes and methodologies from acknowledged industry leaders.

Offerings at a glance: Microsoft and software licensing and consultancy, enterprise and storage solutions, e-learning, outsourcing, managed support services, network security, call centres, wireless and mobility solutions are some of the numerous technology and business solutions and services.

More about Bytes Technology Group: www.btgroup.co.za

Enterasys Networks

Enterasys Networks, with the award-winning technology and global resources of an industry leader, develops solutions exclusively tailored for enterprise-class customers. All Enterasys products and services share the common goal of turning information technology into a significant business advantage. One of the most important advantages is being able to deliver critical content via e-mail, Web content or business-enhancing applications such as SAP, distance learning, VOIP, etc to users wherever and whenever they need. Enterasys has pinpointed network security, availability and mobility as the key requirements for global enterprises, and has the proven solutions to consistently meet these three goals.

The end result: employees, partners, suppliers and customers alike have on-demand access to the network from anywhere in the world, while absolute security is maintained inside and out. With more than 15 years of technological development and innovation, Enterasys speaks with the voice of experience, and an understanding of what enterprise customers need to further improve the way they do business.

More about Enterasys: www.enterasys.com

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