8th May 2008
Logicalis Group Wins International Awards From Cisco, HP And IBM
Slough, UK, 8th May 2008 – Logicalis Group Limited (“Logicalis”), the International IT and Communications services provider, has been honoured by vendor partners Cisco, HP, and IBM for its global services, expertise and contribution to the development of ICT innovation, scooping a total of six awards at recent partner events. In addition, Promon Tecnologia, now PromonLogicalis, part of the Logicalis Group, has been awarded Cisco's Gold Partner of the Year for Brazil.
Ian Cook, Chief Executive of Logicalis Group, comments:
“Whilst the individual awards themselves are very gratifying – and hard-earned I may add – it is the awards portfolio that is most significant. I believe it's a ringing endorsement, from three of the biggest names in our industry, of Logicalis' ability to deliver innovative solutions and high standards of customer care, with global reach.
“It also endorses Logicalis' highly collaborative approach to its vendor partners, which has consistently provided added value to our customers in the shape of stronger and more flexible vendor relationships, and a shared interest in business success.”
Logicalis UK
Cisco – European Markets Partner of the Year
A total of seventeen honourees were selected from a list of more than 3000 Cisco Certified Channel Partners worldwide for their outstanding performance in 2007. Logicalis was named one of six channel partners recognised as Top Theatre Performers.
HP EMEA – Certified Professional Partner of the Year
Celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of HP channel partners, Logicalis was selected for its keen commitment to HP certification and technical expertise as demonstrated throughout 2007.
Logicalis US
Cisco – Services Partner of the Year
Honoured by Cisco during its Annual Partner Summit, the award recognises Logicalis for its performance in delivering award winning Cisco SMARTnet maintenance solutions as well as its dedication and expertise in creating advanced collaboration and communication channels for the enterprise.
IBM – Beacon Award for IBM Global Services Product Affinity
IBM Business Partners are presented with Beacon Awards based on their ingenuity, innovation, customer satisfaction and outstanding achievements in providing business solutions. Judges specifically commented upon Logicalis' “…fantastic range of services, large signings, and major investments in its people, marketing and processes. Logicalis shows a high degree of innovation with many attached solutions. Their commitment to IBM is well established.”
Logicalis Latin America
Cisco – Gold Partner of the Year (South America South (SAS) region)
Outstanding performance and excellence was stated for Logicalis being selected for this prestigious award.
Cisco – Enterprise Partner of the Year (SAS region)
Awarded for consistent high sales growth, Logicalis was applauded for the development of incremental opportunities with existing customers, as well as identifying new market opportunities.
With revenues in excess of US$1 billion and over 1,500 employees in UK, US, Germany and Latin America, Logicalis is fast establishing itself as one of the strongest IT and Communications service providers, specialising in the areas of advanced technologies and services. The Group's integrated services portfolio comprises the architecture, deployment, integration and management of customers' networks and systems to deliver optimum solutions that meet their business needs, backed up by a customer endorsed track record of technical excellence.
Logicalis Group has in excess of 6,500 customers including many of the world's leading companies and a large number of public sector organisations.
About Logicalis
Logicalis is an international provider of integrated Information and Communications technology (ICT) solutions, delivering secure, converged computing and communications infrastructure and services. Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders including Cisco, HP and IBM.
With its international headquarters in the UK, Logicalis Group employs over 1,500 people worldwide, including highly-trained service specialists who specify, design, deploy and manage IT infrastructure to meet the needs of over 6,500 corporate and public sector customers.
The Logicalis Group has annualised revenues in excess of $1 billion, from operations in the UK, US, Germany and Latin America and is fast establishing itself as one of the leading IT and Communications service providers, specialising in the areas of advanced technologies and services.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, a $3.2 billion revenue business listed on the Johannesburg and London AIM Stock Exchanges. For more information, visit www.logicalis.com.
For further information contact:
Andy Williams / Charlotte Sandy
Tel: 01291 626200
Logicalis@cohesive.uk.com