By Gary Naidoo, deputy MD at Sahara
Sahara Computers and Alcatel-Lucent form African partnership
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has selected Sahara Computers, a leading supplier of information communications & digital lifestyle technology as Value – Added Distributor to address the IP networking market across the region. The new partner, together with 6 other Direct Resellers, will supply Alcatel-Lucent partners and customers with a complete suite of IPT/DATA solutions.
Established in 1997, Sahara Computers is part of Sahara Holdings which has consolidated its position as a front-runner within the realm of empowered ICT organizations by the signing of a R640 Million broad-based partnership in 2006. As part of its expansion strategy, Sahara Computers was interested partnering with a telecommunications leader; for turnkey deployment of state-of–the–art technologies such as Alcatel-Lucent.
“The partnership between our companies is recognition of Sahara’s aggressive approach towards expansion and positioning towards value added distribution. The partnership will certainly create opportunities within the unified communications solutions and services market. In addition, we have appointed a specialized team that will promote and market efficient supply of IPT/DATA solutions to end customers via our channel” commented Mr. Atul Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Sahara Computers.
“Unified Communications offers seamless integration of business communications allowing companies to improve productivity and reduce communications overhead. Sahara Computers is committed to offering more value to its channel through partnerships with top international vendors whilst offering comprehensive range of products and services” he adds.
Alcatel-Lucent has proven expertise in the enterprise networking arena and provides a widespread array of networking solutions and deployment throughout in the continent. “Joining forces with Sahara Computers reinforces Alcatel-Lucent’s strategy to expand its footprint in the S&E African IP networking market and demonstrates its capabilities to deploy cutting-edge solutions with the converged communications space” said Ravin Naidu, Regional Director of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Solutions Division for Southern and Eastern Africa.
About Sahara Computers
Established in 1997 Sahara Computers assembles and markets PCs and peripherals through a global distribution network that covers both established and emerging markets. The company is an official distributor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for a variety of top international vendors including: ADATA, Alcatel-Lucent, AsRock, Benq, Creative Labs, Foxconn, Intel, Lexmark, LG, Microsoft, Samsung and SMC.
The core focus of Sahara’s operation is the consistent and effective supply of product to rapidly expanding market sectors including corporate, government, digital lifestyle and mobile & wireless. Sahara’s business network stretches across South Africa to include Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. The company has established a strong presence in Botswana, India, Kenya and Mozambique.
About Alcatel-Lucent IP networking solutions
Alcatel-Lucent – a leader in the enterprise networking, telephony and contact center industries – addresses IP networking challenges by incorporating into its products innovative research and technology advances. Alcatel-lucent has the familiarity and knowledge necessary to address the communication concerns and challenges faced by small to large multinational enterprises. This research and experience have made Alcatel-Lucent IP networking solutions.
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