HP partnership in KSA
HP Technology Services Group (TSG) has appointed Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services (JCCS), the largest system integrator in Saudi Arabia, as its first Professional Service Partner (PSP) in the Kingdom. The PSP authorization, a well-regarded title available only to HP’s Gold Partners, is one of the three service specializations that falls under the HP Preferred Partner Program.
JCCS was selected for their demonstrated skills and commitment to meet the customers’ business needs for high-end solution services in Saudi Arabia. As HP’s preferred partner, JCCS will further support HP’s objectives to expand its operations and reach among the customers in the Kingdom. JCCS is the single largest provider of IT solutions in the Kingdom.
“The Professional Service Partner authorization strengthens our position as trusted technology partners to global vendors and end-users in Saudi Arabia. Companies depend on reliable, flexible and cost effective technology to run their businesses and as advisors to our customers, this certification recognizes our ability and commitment to offering them the right technology to effectively meet their business objectives,” said, Khalid Shangiti, CEO, Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services.
As HP’s first Professional Service Partner, JCCS will be fully authorized to implement HP’s broad range of Storage and BladeSystem solutions across Saudi Arabia. For customers, this means that they can be assured of receiving the best-in-class planning, design and implementation, backed by HP’s world-class services.
“At HP we are constantly looking to provide our partners with a compelling value proposition that will allow them to effectively sell and deliver HP solutions and services to our customers in Saudi Arabia. The PSP certification recognizes the expertise and strength of a channel partner and their ability to support our business operations in the region. JCCS have been one of the pioneers in offering technology services in the region and our partnership with them is a crucial step in expanding our operations in Saudi Arabia,” said Ziad Mortaja, Managing Director and Technology Solutions Group Lead, HP Saudi Arabia.
Two top appointments
AMD is growing its sales and marketing team in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region. The company has named Patricia Trodd as marketing manager for the META region.
Trodd will be responsible for AMD’s marketing strategy, management and planning for the region’s channel, consumer and commercial activities. She will also head up corporate communications for the company throughout the META region.
Trodd is familiar with the Middle East, having worked in regional marketing and corporate communications roles at HP for the past eleven years.
Additionally, Moutaz Saleh has been named AMD’s Business Development Executive for Saudi Arabia. Saleh will engage with AMD’s commercial customers from government and semi-governmental organizations, as well as with its multi-national partners in the Kingdom.