Dimension Data Scoops Cisco Global IPC Partner of the Year Award

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 20 /PRNewswire/ --

-- Dimension Data Wins Three Global Awards at Cisco Partner Summit

Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions and services provider, has been announced as Cisco Global IPC (Internet Protocol Communications) Partner of the Year, Cisco APAC (Asia Pacific) Partner of the Year (Datacraft Asia) and Cisco Emerging Markets Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit in San Diego, California, USA.

On presenting Dimension Data with the Cisco Global IPC Partner of the Year award, Keith Goodwin, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Channels Cisco Systems, Inc. said: "The ability to successfully execute complex solutions, in a single city or in numerous locations around world, has become a trademark of Dimension Data and one that we value and appreciate. With over 400,000 IP phones deployed worldwide, thousands of customers have benefited from Dimension Data's expertise, professionalism and investment in IP Communications."

Dimension Data has been a Cisco partner for more than 15 years and has Gold Partner certification on six continents.

"This recognition from Cisco is an endorsement of our highly skilled, committed and loyal employees who deliver and manage complex technology solutions and services for our clients," commented Brett Dawson, CEO, Dimension Data.

In addition to the three global awards, Dimension Data also received regional awards in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa across a number of areas, including IPC, Advanced Technologies, Outstanding Customer Satisfaction and Security.

Dawson concludes: "Our global partnership with Cisco and our mutual commitment to technical excellence and customer service delivers real value to our clients."

A full list of all awards won by Dimension Data at the Cisco Partner summit can be found on www.dimensiondata.com

About Dimension Data

Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build and support their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.

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For more information contact: Michelle Atkins, Dimension Data, Tel: +27-11-575-3958, Email: michelle.atkins@za.didata.com