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Lansweeper selects open software supplier Obsidian Systems as reseller partner
Global IT asset management platform Lansweeper , established to help businesses better understand , manage and protect their IT devices and networks , has selected open software solution supplier Obsidian Systems as its reseller partner .
Lansweeper , established in 2004 , is focused on helping customers minimise risks and
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optimise IT assets by providing actionable insight into all technology assets – IT , OT , and IoT – at all times , including the state of users , devices and software . A big part of Lansweeper ’ s global success is because of the strength of its established channel partner programme .
The company looked to expand its operation into the African and South African markets , and required a channel partner with the requisite level of experience , expertise , understanding of the market and track record of success in technology application across a range of use cases .
Obsidian has met all criteria and shares Lansweeper ’ s successful technology integration to help various roles , various use cases and by industry .
“ We have established a powerful value proposition across these emerging markets ,
that Lansweeper is looking to engage . We understand the nuances and the dynamics that make up these markets , what these businesses need from technology services providers ,” said Muggie van Staden , MD , Obsidian Systems .
As a reseller partner for Lansweeper , Obsidian has a thorough understanding of Lansweeper ’ s flexible partner programs , it has the ability to support customers and intense knowledge of how Lansweeper can be used to build customer businesses and revenue bases .
The company ’ s technology strategies cover several critical areas including data life cycles , reduce risk while improving the quality of your data , dev containers , package , isolate , and deploy your applications , cloud hosting , scalable , flexible , reliable and secure hosting , and DevSecOps , ensure your software is secure , resilient and compliant .
Suhail Hasanain appointed NetApp ’ s Regional Senior Director for Africa and Middle East
NetApp is pleased to announce the appointment of Suhail Hasanain as the new Regional Director for Middle East and Africa region . In his new role , Suhail will be responsible for driving business growth , fostering strategic collaborations , with continuous development of the ecosystem and delivering exceptional results across all sectors in the region .
With over 20 years of experience in strategic planning , operational excellence , and leadership , Suhail brings a wealth of expertise to his new position . His in-depth understanding of customer and partner needs , combined with his ability to bring together cross-functional teams , will be instrumental in driving NetApp ’ s success in the Middle East and Africa .
Prior to joining NetApp , Suhail led Dell ’ s multi-cloud offerings in Saudi Arabia , where he successfully negotiated multi-year megaframe contracts with government entities . His dedication to customer and team excellence has been evident throughout his career , making him an asset to any organisation .
As the Regional Senior Director for Middle East and Africa , Suhail will leverage his extensive experience and leadership approach to forge strategic collaborations with regional ecosystem , drive business growth , and ensure that NetApp ’ s solutions and services meet the unique needs of customers in the region . the regional operation , Suhail will play a pivotal role in strengthening NetApp ’ s presence and operations in across all the countries in the Middle East and Africa .
“ We are delighted to welcome Suhail Hasanain to the NetApp team as our new Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa ,” said Jose Petisco , EEMi Vice President at NetApp .
“ He will further enhance our commitment with customers , partners and alliances , to strength our ecosystem and generate value add in all the strategic projects where NetApp is playing a key role to diversified economy and help shape a more sustainable , technologically advanced future . This appointment is another testament to NetApp commitment to the Middle East and Africa region .”
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