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Westcon-Comstor appoints new regional sales manager for East Africa
In his role , Siteyi will work with the team in the region to drive sales , assist with reseller management , partner recruitment and customer satisfaction .
“ We are delighted to welcome Norbert to the Westcon- Comstor team and believe his knowledge of the industry and the solid relationships he has built in this market will be a powerful addition to our team in East Africa ,” said Vincent Entonu , Director , Comstor Africa . “ The interest in technology as a digital enabler is booming in Africa , but products are only one part of the delivery puzzle . We need strong people to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction while providing our channel partners with the support they need to tap into this growing market and succeed .”
Norbert Siteyi , Regional Sales Manager , East Africa , Westcon-Comstor
Global distributor Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa , has announced the appointment of Norbert Siteyi as regional sales manager for East Africa region .
A well-known and respected member of the East African tech industry for close to 20 years , Siteyi previously worked at Canon in Kenya in the capacity of country manager and , among others , served a tenure at Dell in Kenya as channel sales manager . With a Bachelor ’ s in Commerce from the University of Nairobi , he has enjoyed a pan-African career , and his experience extends to business development and management , channel fulfilment , financial and sales leadership .
Trend Micro launches WeDiscover Partner Programme to cement footprint in MENA
Trend Micro Incorporated , a global provider of cybersecurity solutions , has launched its Channel Partner Demand Generation Programme , WeDiscover with a focus to strengthen its market presence across the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ) region . The programme is designed to help partners leverage Trend Micro solutions while helping them differentiate their services , build new security expertise and grow profitable businesses as they meet customers ’ needs in a dynamic security market .
“ At Trend Micro , we aim to be creative in everything we do , and the WeDiscover partner programme in the MENA region is one such feat ,” said Moataz Bin Ali , VP and Managing Director , Middle East and Africa ( MEA ), Trend Micro . “ We are devoted to consistently providing a future-proof framework for our partners to leverage Trend Micro solutions , resonating with our continued efforts to secure the Digital Transformation journey of the region . Our investment and dedication forefronts our commitment to building an accelerated growing hub of innovations , and protecting it through every phase of its evolution .”
The evolved demand generation initiative provides a well-designed framework for channel partners to identify unexplored markets , investigate newer revenue streams and accelerate sales .
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