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CT solutions provider Datacentrix , has been named as the winner of OpenText ’ s award for Emerging Market Value Added Reseller ( VAR ), after it beat a number of candidates vying for the title from across Africa , Middle East , Central Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ).

Datacentrix is OpenText ’ s largest partner in Africa and the only Platinum Partner on the continent .

Speaking at the recently held OpenText Partner Summit 2021 virtual event , Mark Baillie , Regional Vice President , Channels and Alliances : EMEA , OpenText , explained that the information management firm has a strong partner-centric approach . “ From the very top of our organisation , partners are held in high esteem and are considered to be a ‘ force multiplier ’,” he said . “ Datacentrix has been a great partner of ours every year ,” he stated . “ The company has really shown some good criteria ; they ’ ve hit their revenue targets , been well aligned with OpenText in its entirety , engaging with the partner team , the sales team , with management , services and support – across the whole business . However , what really stands out for Datacentrix is their investment in competence .”

Harry Adams , Vice President , Emerging Markets , OpenText , noted that having visited South Africa several times and met with Datacentrix , it has been gratifying to see what the team has built over the last decade of the partnership between the two organisations . “ Thank you to Datacentrix for your contribution this year , and all the years before . The organisation has been doing a really great job in Africa and also the Middle East . We look forward to seeing more success in these areas , with OpenText ’ s full support ,” he said .

Shakeel Jhazbhay , General Manager , Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix , said : “ As OpenText ’ s only Platinum Partner in Africa , Datacentrix takes its partnership extremely seriously , ensuring that it is not only highly capable across the entire spectrum of OpenText ’ s offerings , but that it maintains and builds on this skill and expertise every year . Datacentrix is proud of its accomplishments with OpenText . We will continue to deliver success , win awards and invest in its skills set to maintain this leadership position within these emerging markets ,” he comments .

Ahmed Mahomed , CEO , Datacentrix , said : “ Well done to the Datacentrix team for once again receiving outstanding recognition from OpenText , and thank you to OpenText for our solid , long-term partnership . Content services have been an important strategic area of investment for Datacentrix over a number of years , and one that we will continue to focus on into the future .” •

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