Dimension Data Recognised by Cisco as TelePresence Global Authorized Technology Provider

Company positioned among an elite group of partners worldwide

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2009: Dimension Data, the $4.5 billion IT solutions and services provider announced today it has been awarded TelePresence Global Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This achievement places Dimension Data among a select handful of partners that have presence in all five Cisco theatres with the skills to sell, design, install, and support Cisco Telepresence globally.

Cisco TelePresence is a revolutionary solution that creates live, "face to face" experiences over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It combines the reach, intelligence and reliability of the network with the simplicity of a telephone interface to deliver an entirely new way for people to meet and collaborate.

“We are delighted to be one of only three Partners to be awarded Cisco’s Global ATP certification,” says Steve Joubert, Group Executive, Global Solutions at Dimension Data.
“The Cisco TelePresence high-definition videoconferencing system is an excellent tool that enables enterprises to collaborate and interact as if they were in the same room. Apart from reducing travel costs and employee down time, Cisco TelePresence improves business agility,” he says and points out that there’s been enormous uptake for the solution – particularly among global organizations wanting to improve employee interactions.”

“We are excited that Cisco awarded us this prestigious certification. We are sure our customers will be happy with our ability to provide the best technical support, service and expertise in installing Cisco TelePresence,” says Siddeek Rahim, Managing Director, Dimension Data Gulf Region.

“Cisco TelePresence changes the entire realm of communications and collaboration," said Richard McLeod, Director of Unified Communications for Worldwide Channels at Cisco. “This is an outstanding accomplishment for Dimension Data and demonstrates their desire to develop expertise in the new world of complex networking technologies and ranks them among an elite group of companies qualified to deploy Cisco TelePresence globally.”

About Dimension Data
Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage 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.

About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com

About Cisco TelePresence
Cisco TelePresence combines advanced technology and the power and security of the underlying network with tremendous ease of use, imperceptible latency, and a comprehensive environmental design to create an in-person collaborative experience. While in a Cisco TelePresence meeting, participants feel as if they are in the same room, even though they may be separated by great distances. Cisco TelePresence offers users the ability to meet in small or large groups, with multipoint and intercompany capabilities and video conferencing interoperability.

For further information:
Diane Hannouche
Dimension Data
Tel: + 971 4 433 4934
Cell: + 971 50 65 740 65
Fax: + 971 4 435 5612
diane.hannouche@mea.dimensiondata.com

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