Dimension Data Americas Wins Eight Awards at Cisco Partner Summit 2012

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimension Data, the $5.8 billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider, announced today that its Americas division is the recipient of eight Cisco Partner Summit awards. Cisco unveiled the winners April 17 at its annual channel partner conference in San Diego, Calif. Dimension Data received the following Cisco Partner Summit awards in the Americas:

U.S. and Canada:

• Architectural Excellence – Borderless Networks (U.S. and Canada: East)
• Partner of the Year – Professional Services (Canada)
• Strategic Partner – Market Transition Partner of the Year (U.S.)
• Solution Innovation Partner of the Year (U.S.)

Latin America:

• Service Provider Infrastructure Partner of the Year (LATAM)
• Commercial – Partner Led Partner of the Year (Brazil)
• Service Provider Infrastructure Partner of the Year (South Cone)
• Services Partner of the Year (South Cone)

"Cisco is proud to partner with so many well-respected and industry-leading organizations, and it is an honor to recognize Dimension Data Americas as a Cisco Partner Summit award winner," said Jim Sherriff, senior vice president, Americas Partner Organization at Cisco. "The awards presented to Dimension Data Americas recognize its performance and expertise as a Cisco channel partner in the Americas in 2011."

"Receiving this recognition from Cisco is a significant honor and reinforces the strength of Dimension Data's ability to partner with Cisco for more than 21 years," said Jere Brown, CEO of Dimension Data Americas. "We're very proud of our teams for earning these awards, which are a testament to their unrelenting efforts in working with each client to help them plan, build and support the right solution for their unique and changing needs."

Brown continued, "We are particularly pleased to have received recognition in key, growing markets like Canada and Latin America, which underscores our commitment to and success in these regions. These awards mean a great deal to our Americas organization and are a significant accomplishment for Dimension Data."

Cisco Partner Summit awards are presented at three levels: global, geo and theater. Cisco Partner Summit U.S. and Canada theater awards reflect a partner's performance in a given geographic region of the United States or Canada.

About Dimension Data

Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group. www.dimensiondata.com

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