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Datacentrix attains Dell EMC Titanium Partner status
( L – R ) Mike King , Dell EMC sales specialist ; Rudolf van der Gryp , Dell EMC BU lead ; and Kristoff Kasch , Dell EMC senior solution architect
Datacentrix , a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions , has been appointed as a Dell EMC Titanium Partner , joining a niche group of partners who are recognised for their expertise in the South African industry . It acknowledges partners who have demonstrated capability and resources , going above and beyond requirements to achieve expert levels in their designated areas of competency . In the case of Datacentrix , these include clientcomputing , networking , and server and storage .
“ The synergies are apparent to both ourselves and our customers ,” said Rudolf van der Gryp , Dell EMC Business Unit lead at Datacentrix .
“ We have grown our Dell EMC business by more than 100 % year-on-year over the past four years and believe this is due to the fact that Dell EMC ’ s solution offering helps our customers overcome challenges easily and affordably . Our new Titanium status will afford Datacentrix the opportunity to work more closely with Dell EMC to meet our mutual customers ’ needs in bigger and better ways .”
This level of partnership recognises the service and execution levels that Datacentrix customers have grown to expect , but it also enables the company to offer more by way of competitive pricing , early access to the latest technologies and training , and a roadmap to future growth with Dell EMC .
“ The digital era is here – all that is left for us is to reach out and take charge of it ,” said Doug Woolley , GM of Dell EMC South Africa .
“ But that ’ s easier said than done , and you need the best partners to go on that journey . I ’ m very glad that Datacentrix has decided to join Dell EMC in helping South African companies transform for the future . As a Titanium partner , they will create great gains for the country while growing their own business . We look forward to working with them in creating a society of which we ’ re all proud .”
///////////////// BIM is here to stay , says dormakaba South Africa
Adopting building information modelling
( BIM ) solutions should be a priority if the construction sector is to keep pace with technological innovation , according to dormakaba South Africa .
Its range of customised BIM solutions comply with regulations and enable bespoke development to enhance design and architectural work .
According to international research , large construction projects take 20 % longer to finish than scheduled and are up to 80 % over budget . And while there are several factors that contribute to this , one of the most significant is a lack of digital adoption .
Even though architects and designers have moved away from paper and drawing boards , opting for digital drawings as basis for calculating required building materials and to plan construction costs , there still seems to be a hesitance in embracing the full potential of BIM .
Building information modelling solutions should be a priority , according to dormakaba South Africa
However , BIM can create complete digital building models from individual objects ( such as building materials , floor finishes , electrical installations , plumbing , lighting , windows and doors ). Part of the reason why this is so powerful is that every object file contains a range of information and properties specific to that item . The dormakaba-based BIM solutions are customisable to meet the requirements of any project whether it is a home renovation or the design and construction of an office building . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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