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GIJ - Gijima Group Limited - Gijima appointed the first apple systems integrator
in South Africa
GIJIMA GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1998/021790/06
Share code: GIJ
ISIN: ZAE000147443
("Gijima")
GIJIMA APPOINTED THE FIRST APPLE SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR IN SOUTH AFRICA
Core Group, the Value Added Distributor (VAD) for Apple in Southern Africa,
announced on 31 October 2011, that Gijima has been appointed the first Apple
Authorised Systems Integrator (SI) in Southern Africa. With a growing need for
IT departments to support Apple technology in the integration of both company-
owned and personal devices, Gijima will assist with the support for Apple
hardware and software solutions that work with company-managed systems.
Industry observers have noted that IT departments are not only faced with the
challenge of integrating company-owned technology, but also personal devices
that employees want to bring to work. Employees recognise that devices, such as
the iPad, are excellent productivity tools and are demanding that their personal
technology integrates with their organisation`s backend systems. As a leading
SI, adding the skills and competencies around Apple`s iOS (operating system for
the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) and OS (desktop, laptop and server operating
system), Gijima will be able to offer the support needed to integrate Apple
technology seamlessly and ensure that all security, software and hardware
requirements are met.
"We recognise that the trend of "bring your own device" has increased with the
consumerisation of IT and the launch of the iPad. Additionally, the use of Apple
technology has increased substantially in the enterprise space and there is
demand for more systems support. Gijima has been appointed to meet this demand
and assist organisations with their Apple technology requirements", says RJ van
Spaandonk, Executive Director of Core Group.
As an Authorised Reseller and Systems Integrator, Gijima will sell and support
iPad, MacBook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Lion and Lion Server to both
small and large enterprises. "We are delighted to become the first Systems
Integrator in South Africa and to have the opportunity to assist companies with
tangible solutions for integrating Apple technology into their organisation",
says Carlos Ferreira, Chief Financial Officer of Gijima. "In June this year,
through our Vision 2025 initiative, we integrated 3300 iPads into our own
organisation, so we have first hand experience with the requirements and systems
needed to support companies with their Apple technology needs", concludes
Ferreira.
About Gijima
Gijima is a leading South African information and communications technology
(ICT) Services Company, listed on the JSE Limited (JSE). It has gained
recognition as a preferred, integrated ICT partner to a considerable client base
of large information technology users in both the private (financial services,
retail, manufacturing and mining) and public sectors. Its intellectual capacity,
business model and encompassing geographic footprint is unrivalled in the South
African market and provides clients with sophisticated and diverse service
delivery options in the business solutions, systems integration, infrastructure
and communications services. Gijima has 3 585 employees.
About Core Group:
Core Group is the Value Added Distributor for Apple products in Southern Africa.
They are the sole and dedicated full-service brand custodians, managing the
brand`s presence from end-to-end: logistics, research, marketing, Public
Relations, merchandising and (retail) sales.
For all high resolution Apple product images, visit www.apple.com/pr
Core Group Press Contacts:
Taryn Hyam
thyam@core.co.za
082 906 7499
Kylie McCulloch
kmcculloch@core.co.za
079 909 2454
Gijima Press Contacts:
Tshidi Ramoshaba
Tshidi.ramoshaba@gijima.com
083 631 1269
Tshepo Sefotlhelo
tshepo@vumareputation.com
084 404 1548
Samrand
1 November 2011
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
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