Builds on Distributor's Global Commitment
to Channel Partner-Led and Enablement Services
TARRYTOWN, New York,
April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Westcon Group, a value-added distributor of
category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure,
data center and security solutions with a global network of
specialty resellers, today announced its intent to acquire Intact
Integrated Services – a provider of project, support, and managed
services to the ICT and Cisco channel industry. The deal will
significantly strengthen Westcon's commitment to partner-led
services offerings, empowering reseller customers with broader
services capabilities.
Headquartered in the UK with offices in EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Intact works
with some of the world's largest Telcos, OEM's, System Integrators
and VARs – helping to generate new revenue, deliver complex
technology projects, and support global initiatives. A
specialist in the Cisco channel, the company provides white-label
services and support centered on networking, data center/cloud and
collaboration technologies.
Intact becomes a critical piece of Weston Group's Global
Services Solution Practice, led by Executive Vice President
Pedro Galatas. Helping
partners expand their business, the company's focused areas
include: Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Data
Center, Cloud, and Global Deployment.
"Each of our Practices is designed to help partners benefit from
the deep technology expertise and real-world business solutions we
bring to the table –reflecting how Westcon provides greater
value-add than any other distributor in the market today," said
Dolph Westerbos, Chief Executive Officer, Westcon Group. "As
a leader in channel services, Intact will become strong foundation
in our Services Practice, helping partners generate new revenue
streams via value-added services."
Formerly a direct subsidiary of Westcon's parent company Datatec
Limited (JSE and LSE: DTC), Intact is exclusively partner-focused
and offers targeted lifecycle services and project management
support primarily to the Cisco channel. Intact helps clients
accelerate revenue via geographic expansion on a country-by-country
basis through the company's INspan global support network -- or by
entry into new technology markets in a low risk manner.
"Westcon is a distributor who truly 'gets' value-added services
and our unique business model. This level of commitment fits
perfectly into our 'Create, Deliver, Support' business pillars,'"
said Alan Rosser, Chief Executive
Offer, Intact Integrated Services. "With strong experience in
the networking, security, data center and cloud space -- and one of
the deepest global footprints -- Westcon is the perfect match to
take our leadership even further."
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed and the
transaction is expected to close in May 2014.
For more information on Intact, please visit
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About Intact Integrated Services
Intact Integrated
Services operates across Europe,
Asia Pacific and the Americas as
an independent provider of project, support and managed services
solutions to the ICT industry. The company is an exclusively
partner-focused organization, providing life cycle service
offerings and project management support to Cisco partners, systems
integrators, telcos and service providers. Intact functions as an
independent subsidiary of Datatec, the major JSE/LSE international
ICT group.
Intact's service capability covers LAN/WAN infrastructures, IP
communications, wireless and security to a wide range of
server-based computing and application skills, including data
center design and deployment, virtualization, cloud and storage
solutions, as well as application development and support. The
company operates a best-of-breed services ecosystem through its
INspan global support network. Intact's services are backed by a
24x7x52 Managed Service Centre in Europe, delivering both support and managed
services to a wide range of clients.
About Westcon Group
Westcon Group, Inc. is a
value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications,
network infrastructure, data center and security solutions with a
global network of specialty resellers. Westcon's teams create
unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the
business of its global partners. Strong relationships at
every level of the Westcon Group organization enable partners to
receive support tailored to their needs. From global
logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales,
technical and engineering assistance, the company works with
partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market
conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue.
Westcon Group's portfolio of market-leading vendors includes:
Cisco, Brocade, Fujitsu, Polycom, Juniper Networks, F5, Avaya,
Check Point, and Blue Coat. For more information, please
visit: www.westcongroup.com.
Westcon Group Media
Contact:
Craig Librett
Westcon Group
+1-(914)-357-1747
craig.librett@westcon.com