Task Systems gains NetApp platinum certification

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The Task Systems Ltd, has added a feather to its cap as the foremost Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions company, with the latest ganing of NetApp platinum certification, reports ITRealms.

Following this elevation, ITRealms gathered that Task Systems has joined an exclusively shortlist of companies who have successfully completed the rigorous processes, testing and validations required for NetApp solution sales, pre-sales and personnel deployment.

ITRealms reports that NetApp Incorporated is an American multinational storage and data management company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It is a member of the NASDAQ-100 and has consistently ranked in the Fortune 500 since 2012. Founded in 1992 with an IPO in 1995, NetApp offers software, systems and services to manage and store data, including its proprietary Data ONTAP operating system.

The certification letter signed by Gos Hein van de Wouw, Area Vice President Northern EMEA and MEEEAR, stated that Task Systems Ltd. by virtue of the Partner agreement signed between her and NetApp in September 2013, is a NetApp Platinum Partner for the resale of NetApp products and support services mainly in Nigeria. It further states that the NetApp Partner Status Confirmation shall be valid for the duration of the agreement or until the partner status is changed.

Reacting to the development, Managing Director, Task Systems Ltd., Olufunke Oduntan disclosed that the Platinum certification is justification for the years of sterling leadership in the provision of world-class ICT solutions.

“We are extremely delighted with the recognition and elevation of Task Systems Ltd. to Platinum status in the NetApp Partner Programme. Apart from its undisputed confidence-inducing effects and confirmation of capacity in local Nigerian ICT companies, this achievement goes a long way to boost the strategic partnership between Task Systems Ltd. and NetApp which we intend to take to even greater heights. Not many will forget that Task Systems started off as the pioneer of Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics in Nigeria over 29 years ago. Over the years, we have not rested on our oars but have continuously remained in the fore-front of the ICT solutions space, driving innovations and delivering premium service.

“Our achievement of Platinum Partner status in the NetApp Programme justifies our unwavering efforts to constantly evolve and ensure that value creation, value addition and world class support services is synonymous with the name Task Systems. Our sterling work has remained very visible in the Oil & Gas, Financial Services and Public Sector. In addition to delivering cutting-edge ICT solutions and services for multinationals such as Total, Shell, Chevron and AGIP, among others, Task Systems Ltd. has continued to play a leading role in every industry she plays in,” she enthused.

ITRealms recalls that Task System was founded in 1989 by serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, Task Systems Ltd. has remained an industry leader in the ICT Solutions space, with the implementation of various projects in the Oil and Gas, Banking, Telecoms, Manufacturing and Public sectors. The company boasts advanced competencies in a large bouquet of ICT solutions including Networking and Convergence solutions, Software Development, Enterprise Applications, Managed Support services, Data Centre design and Management, Power and Security solutions as well as Imaging and Printing solutions, among others.

Task Systems enjoys world-class partnership with global ICT companies and other Original Equipment Manufacturers and has won several local and international awards for its leadership role in the ICT Solutions space.

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Offerings from NetApp’s shelf @GITEX

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NetApp, the world leading software company has unveiled some five offerings from its shelf at the ongoing Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2015, ITRealms reports.

Disclosing this, the Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan at NetApp, Mr Fadi Kanafani, said these include Data Fabric Solution Essentials - starter kit; Data Fabric Enablement Services; Expansion of cloud provider relationships: NetApp; Data security, additional media support and Enhanced security and other capabilities for NetApp AltaVault.

He explained that Data Fabric Solution Essentials - starter kit, for instance makes it easier for customers to become hybrid cloud ready and quickly see benefits as they evolve their infrastructures.

“Three new offerings target key IT challenges, focusing on accelerating applications, gaining control of shadow IT, and improving disaster recovery capabilities,” he said.

On the Data Fabric Enablement Services, Kanafani said it helps customers to create their own data fabrics. 

According to him, NetApp experts could help customers identify optimal workloads for the cloud and gain the architectural design and deployment insights they need for success.

For Kanafani, the expansion of cloud provider relationships is very key for customers, hence NetApp is now a Google Cloud Platform Technology Partner.

“Technology partners provide tools which integrate with Google Cloud Platform to extend its reach and functionality. NetApp customers can choose from more than 275 service providers to craft their hybrid cloud, with support for multi-cloud and multi-directional strategies and integration of resources that are on-premises, near-the-cloud and in-the-cloud,” he said.

Mr. Kanafani accompanied by Messrs Chris Burnet, Graham Porter and Konstantin Ebert from NetApp, said data security in addition supports media, stressing that the volume capacity increases and other enhancements to Cloud ONTAP, NetApp software allows customers to quickly deploy enterprise-grade storage in the cloud and automate data movement to and from their premises and Amazon Web Services.

Equally, he said, they are enhancing security and other capabilities for NetApp AltaVault cloud-integrated storage solutions. 

“These solutions speed recovery and reduce risk, enabling users to back up data with security to any cloud,” he said. 

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NetApp solves Customer Data Management hiccups @ GITEX 2015

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Software leader, NetApp has said it’s solving the Customer Data Management hiccups at the GITEX 2015 with the unveiling of latest NetApp Multi-Cloud Solutions, reports ITRealms.

This, the company said assists organizations to speed  up Innovation and make better decisions.

Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, Mr Fadi Kanafani, made this known at GITEX 2015, noting that organizations today are increasingly looking for data management solutions that help them accelerate their applications, gain control of shadow IT, and leverage the cloud for specific workloads while maintaining high-levels of data security.

He said that it was in response to this demand, that NetApp released new Data Fabric solutions and services, also on its showcase at GITEX Technology Week.

“Building on its GITEX theme ‘Liberate your data with Data Fabric’, he said NetApp will demonstrate its leadership in enabling customers to seamlessly manage data across whatever IT resource they choose, speeding innovation and enabling better business decisions.

He also said that management of digital data is essential for organizations to innovate faster and capture new revenue opportunities in a fast changing technology landscape.

“NetApp’s Data Fabric vision, solutions and services allow customers to realize the full potential of hybrid cloud, helping them drive speed and scale while balancing cost and risk,” Kanfani said.

Pointing out that “GITEX is offers the ideal platform for NetApp to display the latest data management solutions, which will helps to redefine the way regional organisations adopt their data storage strategies.

“We look forward to the opportunity to connect with new prospects, , further develop our brand awareness, and educate partners and customers on how they can leverage Data Fabric to liberate their data for better business outcomes.,” Kanafani said.

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Pix: Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, Mr Fadi Kanafani