PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of storage and high availability solutions in the Middle East, has been named ‘Best Solutions Partner in MENA Region’ by Symantec, the global information security and availability provider, at the recently concluded Symantec Middle East & North Africa Partners Summit & Awards ceremony. The award adds another Symantec distinction to PRO TECHnology, which was previously named Symantec Platinum Partner, the highest rank given to a channel partner. Highlighting the companies’ strong business partnership, PRO TECHnology posted revenues exceeding AED 3 million by selling Symantec solutions such as Global Clustering, Campus Cluster and Disaster Recovery to enterprises and government sector in the first quarter of 2007.

The summit and awards event, held on March 7 at Park Hyatt Hotel Dubai, was organized by Symantec to support its channel partners in the Middle East and North African region in achieving and sustaining market growth. This year’s event focused on differentiating from competitors, identifying and developing new markets and exceeding market expectations by being at the forefront of technology.

“The distinction confirms PRO TECHnology’s unceasing commitment to satisfy customers and offer the best solutions in the market. We are always on the lookout for the latest technologies and back our cutting-edge products portfolio with highly proficient technical staff, which enables us to provide our customers the necessary assistance. Our Symantec-certified engineers dedicated for data protection and high availability guarantee to customers that PRO TECHnology can understand their exact needs and pinpoint the best solutions, and we are confident that we will further drive the growth of Symantec in the region,” said Shaban Al-Ahmad, Technical Director, PRO TECHnology.

PRO TECHnology and Symantec have been successfully working together for 8 years. Symantec previously granted the Platinum Partner status to PRO TECHnology for delivering the highest value to customers, demonstrating expertise in multiple Symantec solution sets, attaining revenue targets and sustaining a high level of customer satisfaction. As a platinum partner, PRO TECHnology is granted extensive access to Symantec’s marketing, sales and technical resources with an additional focus on joint planning and the development of mutually beneficial customer relationships.

“Symantec is a globally respected name distinguished for its stringent quality standards and revolutionary products, and to be recognized by the company drives us to further enhance our capabilities and to always focus on studying the needs of the market. The information security and high availability industry is a dynamic market, and PRO TECHnology’s ability to meet its changing demands shall enable us to sustain our stronghold in a fiercely competitive market” concluded Shaban.

PRO TECHnology recently participated at the CABSAT 2007 where it showcased its best-of-breed solutions from global giants such as Apple, Associated Press, Max-T, Nexsan Technologies, SAS Technology from Storageflex of Canada, Freecom, Canto, LinkSys, Netronics and Softron. During the event, it also launched its new wireless division that will cater to the growing demand for wireless networking and communication systems among small- to large-scale businesses and government institutions. During GITEX 2006, the company gained more than USD 4 million worth of deals.

About PRO TECHnology
PRO TECHnology delivers world class IT Solutions and services to assist clients manage their business effectively. PRO TECHnology is continuously striving to be the leading Information Technology solutions provider in the region that paves the way to new standards of IT products and technologies.

Established in 1998, PRO TECHnology is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and has regional presence in Jordan, Sudan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Libya. PRO TECHnology’s portfolio of world-class brands includes Apple, HP, IBM, Dicota, Qualstar, Nexsan, Storageflex, Symantec/Veritas, Lacie and Canto. We have a team of highly qualified storage and networking professionals that has undertaken major IT projects and provided total solutions to the international and local clientele.