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Exclusive Networks signs agreement with Networks Unlimited
Anton Jacobsz , CEO , Networks Unlimited Africa
Networks Unlimited is a major regional value-added distributor focused predominantly on cybersecurity and infrastructure markets , with numerous key vendor relationships in common with Exclusive .
Headquartered in South Africa with further operations in Kenya and Mauritius , its partner ecosystem gives it access to 38 national markets across the continent .
“ Our global strategy continues to seek like-minded national and regional specialists like Networks Unlimited who possess strong leadership , deep expertise and a proven track record of growth that chimes with our vision ,” said Jesper Trolle , CEO , Exclusive Networks . “ The synergies in services offerings and vendor portfolios are both clear and compelling .”
The major vendors for Networks Unlimited are Fortinet and F5 Networks , which are also both significant vendor relationships for Exclusive Networks globally .
Exclusive Networks , a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure , has entered into an exclusive agreement with Networks Unlimited with the intention to pursue discussions around a potential acquisition .
“ We believe this is an exciting development with the potential to build on our 27-year history as a fixture of the African IT landscape by beginning a new chapter as part of a global relationship ,” said Anton Jacobsz , CEO , Networks Unlimited Africa .
IBM premier partner Obsidian taps into advanced cloud ecosystem
Obsidian Systems , a specialist in open oource technology and cloud adoption , is perfectly positioned to leverage its partnership with IBM and the enterprise group ’ s recently acquired subsidiary Red Hat , to redefine service delivery to the market .
Open Source technology has evolved and today , the focus for businesses in South Africa is on cloud service adoption .
In 2018 , IBM identified hybrid cloud as the dominant force in the industry and has since introduced new technologies and in 2019 , acquired Red Hat in a landmark US $ 34 billion deal .
Muggie van Staden , MD and CEO , Obsidian Systems , said : “ We understand the Red Hat platform very well . So , using OpenShift as a key technology underpinning cloud pack , I guess that potentially gives us a bit of a leg up to some of the other partners that do not understand the OpenShift system that well , but containers are containers and most of the partners out there have been doing containers for quite while , so I am hoping it gives us a leg up … but the reality is open source is pervasive , its everywhere , everybody does it .”
Van Staden pointed out that the very definition of open source technology has changed and in the company ’ s 20 years of operation , the market has evolved significantly , including open source licensing conditions .
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