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DDT - Dimension Data Strengthens Microsoft Presence In UK And EU With
Acquisition Of Teksys
Dimension Data Holdings Plc
Incorporated in Great Britain under the Companies Act 1985
Registration Number: 3704278
Share Code: DDT
Issuer code: DIDDT
ISIN number: GB0008435405
("Dimension Data" or "the Company")
DIMENSION DATA STRENGTHENS MICROSOFT PRESENCE IN UK AND EU WITH ACQUISITION OF
TEKSYS
Johannesburg, South Africa, London, UK - 3 February 2009 - Dimension Data, the
$4.5 billion specialist IT solutions and services company, said today that it
had acquired Teksys, a UK Microsoft infrastructure and licensing services
company, for an undisclosed sum. The effective date is 1 February 2009 and the
value of the gross assets as at the transaction date is 7,5 million pounds.
Teksys, a long standing Microsoft Gold-certified partner, holds certifications
in Advanced Infrastructure, Networking Infrastructure, Information Worker,
Licensing, Security and Mobility. Teksys focuses on providing professional and
managed services in these areas and holds Microsoft Large Account Reseller (LAR)
status. Their client base includes national and international brands such as
Bank of England and Watson Wyatt.
In terms of the transaction, which has no material effect on the Dimension Data
group, Teksys will become a wholly-owned Dimension Data subsidiary. Dimension
Data`s UK Microsoft Solutions business and Teksys will operate as one unit.
Steve Joubert, Group Executive, Solutions at Dimension Data`s said, "When
Dimension Data launched its Microsoft services business three years ago, the
Group`s objective was to expand its capabilities and footprint in the Microsoft
infrastructure space. The Teksys transaction is aligned with this objective and
provides both companies with significant benefits, particularly in their
consulting skills base and licensing capability.
"We have looked for ways to expand our current Microsoft professional services
capability in the UK to provide the full spectrum of Microsoft-based services,
covering software advice, design and deployment, and related support services.
The 81 skilled and experienced employees of Teksys and Dimension Data is now a
highly capable Microsoft-focussed team," Joubert explained.
Russell Bolan, CEO of Dimension Data Europe said, "The Teksys acquisition paves
the way for the Group to immediately provide its UK clients with new services
around virtualisation, data centre design, software asset management and
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Our skills around a number of
Microsoft`s unified communications technologies and systems management are also
greatly bolstered."
Teksys` Alan Watkins who will become Managing Director of the merged business,
commented, "We are very pleased to be part of the Dimension Data family. Being
a global, financially strong organisation with a track record of over 25 years,
bodes well for Teksys clients, as they will be able to leverage the strengths of
Dimension Data`s global partner relationships and broader solution sets. We have
a very talented and experienced group of people, who have built Teksys into what
it is today. This transaction represents an exciting opportunity for them to
become part of a global team and expand their career horizons."
The management board of the merged business will comprise representatives from
both Dimension Data and Teksys.
-ENDS-
Note to editors
In the financial year to end-September 2008, Dimension Data`s Microsoft business
grew by 25.5%. This growth was supported by a services-led approach to software
procurement and deployment, in which the Group helped clients create structured
roadmaps to improve their Microsoft infrastructure while lowering software and
operational costs. The Group said at the time that the need for a robust
deployment and management strategy was critical as clients take advantage of
Microsoft unified communications technologies.
About Dimension Data
Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a global IT solutions an services 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 Teksys
Teksys is a UK-based specialist Microsoft Large Account Reseller (LAR) and
infrastructure services provider, offering a range of consultancy, software and
support services to optimise customers` Microsoft-based infrastructure
platforms. The company provides services in three areas: Infrastructure
Provision & Consultancy Services, Software Services and Support Services.
For further information:
Hilary King
Global PR Manager & Analyst Relations or
Mobile: +27 82 414 9623
hilary.king@za.didata.com
Rupert Wadsworth, Marketing Manager, Europe
Dimension Data
Mobile: +44 79 0997 4590
rupert.wadsworth@uk.didata.com
Investor Relations enquiries:
Karen Cramer, +(44) 793 202 0296, +(44) 20 7651 7017
karen.cramer@uk.didata.com
Kevin Handelsman, +(27) 82 453 9945, +(27) 11 575 3632
kevin.handelsman@za.didata.com
Press enquiries:
Hilary King +(27) 82 414 9623, +(27) 11 575 6728
hilary.king@za.didata.com
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