Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 40 | Page 10

NEWS
Dimension Data joins SAP PartnerEdge Programme in Middle East

Global systems integrator Dimension Data , has announced that it has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme , through which it will resell SAP solutions to organisations across the Middle East .

Through this engagement , Dimension Data can provide complete solutions that encompasses all facets required for successful implementations , including software licensing , implementation services , training and documentation , staffing and optimisation and support .
“ Today , companies are seeking flexibility and the SAP PartnerEdge Programme offers engagement models that fit the way we work and engage with our clients . The standardised fees , consistent benefits , harmonised discounts and simplified contracts reduce administration and ensures the programme grows along with our business and ambitions ,” said Mohammed Hejazi , Managing Director , Dimension Data Middle East . “ Our focus for the next couple of months will be centred around SAP S / 4 HANA and helping our clients migrate to the cloud , SAP Customer Experience and eCommerce , Ariba , Integrated Business Planning ( IBP ), Human Capital Management ( HCM ), SuccessFactors ( SF ) and SAP S / 4 HANA transformation .”
“ This is the right time to be investing in this partnership as our clients are revisiting their core business strategies and looking at how to use intelligent technologies and solutions to gain a competitive advantage in the market ,” Hejazi added .
Mohammed Hejazi , Managing Director , Dimension Data Middle East
Acronis appoints 4Sight Dynamics Africa as cloud distributor in EMEA

Acronis has announced the addition of

4Sight Dynamics Africa , a subsidiary of 4Sight , the multi-national and diversified technology group , as a cloud distributor for Central Europe , Middle East and Africa .
Under the accord , 4Sight Dynamics Africa , with an existing partner ecosystem now spanning over 51 countries , will represent Acronis as a cloud distributor across the entire Africa , Middle East and Central Europe .
“ While we envisage that we will offer and support the full ambit of the feature rich Acronis platform , we believe that many of our resellers will be focusing specifically on the backup and Disaster Recovery capabilities together with the Acronis Cyber Protection features ,” said Nick Botha , Managing Director , 4Sight Dynamics Africa .
Peter French , General Manager , Middle East and Africa ( MEA ), Acronis , said :
“ There is a growing demand from customers for an efficient protection of their critical data . Acronis ’ solutions such as Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud answer that need by offering both innovative possibilities including anti-ransomware technology and hybrid cloud architecture .
By adding 4Sight Dynamics Africa as our newest cloud distributor , we aim at tackling the large demand for cloud solutions with integrated backup , anti-virus , anti-malware and DRaaS . Businesses in Africa are understanding more and more the need to keep their data safe .” •
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