NEC XON Achieves Cisco Gold Partner Status In SA
NEC XON Achieves Cisco Gold Partner Status In SA. NEC XON, which positions itself as a leading pan-African provider of innovative technology solutions, proudly announces its attainment of Cisco Gold Partner status in South Africa. The announcement checks an important box in the company’s commitment to full enterprise technology solutions for local customers.
Wally Beelders, NEC XON Executive Communications Solutions says, “Our parent company, NEC Corporation, has held Cisco Gold Partner status for over 20 years, showcasing its dedication to Cisco technologies. The new distinction sets NEC XON apart as a prominent Cisco Gold Partner in its own right, building on a long-standing relationship.”
Brian Tarr, Cisco Business Unit Executive at NEC XON, emphasises the importance of this achievement, stating: “Cisco Gold partner status is vital for us to compete effectively in the enterprise technology landscape in South Africa. Virtually every large enterprise’s IT infrastructure features a substantial Cisco component. Without the appropriate Cisco certification, it’s difficult to participate meaningfully in either the enterprise or public sector spaces.”
“At Cisco, we strongly believe in the power of partnerships in driving technological innovation and meeting evolving customer needs,” says Smangele Nkosi, General Manager at Cisco South Africa. “As a Cisco Gold Partner, NEC XON has access to tools, resources and expertise that allow them to deliver exceptional value to customers, develop new capabilities and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. This partnership highlights NEC XON’s commitment to excellence, and both companies are looking forward to continued collaboration in bringing innovative technology solutions to the market.”
NEC XON brings two key differentiators to the South African enterprise networking market: access to global resources and a mature local delivery framework with strong systems integration execution capability. Tarr elaborates on these differentiators, explaining: “Our access to global expertise enables us to leverage vertical industry-specific skills, built over two decades of experience. This includes collaboration with NEC’s global entities, across EMEA, Asia and Latin America, all of which also enjoy Cisco Gold Partner status. Our engineers are certified on multiple technologies, and our 25-year NEC/Cisco relationship has led to the establishment of global centres of excellence.”
In addition to global capabilities, NEC XON’s mature local delivery framework has garnered recognition from Cisco’s auditors. Tarr notes: “Our mature delivery framework, from initiation to delivery and support, positions us as trusted advisers. We emphasise proper processes and procedures to ensure successful deployments, leading to customer satisfaction, loyalty and long-lasting relationships.”
