Entuity Announces Platinum Partnership in Sub-Saharan Africa

LONDON and JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - Mar 6, 2012) -

News Facts

• Entuity, a leader in enterprise network management software, today announced that Netspeed Technologies (Netspeed) has solidified its position in the Entuity Channel Partner Network by achieving Platinum Partner status. As a result, Netspeed will have exclusive distribution rights for the award winning Eye of the Storm all-in-one network management suite throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
  
• Netspeed offers customers unique solutions that include both software and services that are backed by deep technical expertise. Netspeed's philosophy focuses on building long-term relationships. Customers and service providers turn to Netspeed for innovative IT solutions that add value and outstanding performance, as well as for professional levels of service and support
  
  
• Entuity Eye of the Storm (EYE) is an all-in-one network management solution delivering improved day to day operational efficiency -- reducing wasted time spent assembling a mix of disparate tools. EYE's integrated solution streamlines troubleshooting and eliminates blamestorming. IT organizations can be assured that whether in a virtual or physical environment, EYE can effectively manage IT assets for optimum performance.
  
  
• While many organizations already have some form of network management system, Entuity EYE is the only one that combines future-proof technology, operational efficiency and business focus to provide broad coverage in today's always connected global business environment. Most companies today, including those that are Netspeed customers, can't afford to be out of touch, even for brief periods, without suffering grave consequences. If there's no network -- there's no business. Since the network is constantly changing, growing and becoming more important than ever, it's equally important to employ a network management system that can keep pace with the times.
  
  

Supporting Quotes
Quote, attributed to Fiaz Khan, Senior Director of EMEA Channels, Entuity
"Netspeed and Entuity have enjoyed a mutually successful relationship for the past few years while helping our customers realize significant benefits in terms of service, support and a well-managed network. The network is far too important to let it be managed by anything less than the best network management system supported by the highest levels of technical proficiency. With Netspeed as our latest Platinum Partner, we are looking forward to many years of continued success."

Quote, attributed to Julian Renecke, Managing Director, Netspeed Technologies
"Our success is directly related to that of our customers. We can't afford to employ solutions that are not going to meet our customers' expectations. Working with Entuity and Eye of the Storm has always been a pleasure for us and we see, almost on a daily basis, how this best of breed network management suite helps maintain a solid foundation for network management. After all, if there is no network, this may very well mean there is no business."

About Netspeed Technologies
Netspeed Technologies has a successful track record with valuable experience in the enterprise management sphere. In addition to specialized product knowledge, Netspeed adds industry knowledge for network management solution comparisons and an in-depth knowledge of infrastructure management practice. For more information on Netspeed Technologies, visit www.netspeed.co.za.

About Entuity
Entuity is a leading independent provider of innovative network management software for both large and small networks supporting enterprises worldwide. Entuity Eye of the Storm (EYE) helps deliver network predictability and control that enables enterprises, system integrators and managed service providers to manage network services and assets, meet service level commitments and implement best practices in network service delivery. On a daily basis, Entuity solutions help customers take the work out of network management through future-proof technology, operational efficiency, a sharp business focus, and a high degree of automation.

EYE is highly regarded for its rapid deployment, ease of use, and low cost of ownership. Entuity customers include organizations such as ABB, Airports Company South Africa, Aptina, Astra Zeneca, BMC Software, CLS Services, DIRECTV, IBM Global Services, Dell Services, Pernod Ricard, Phones 4U, SASSA, Visteon and WorldPay. For more information, please visit entuity.com or call (508) 357-6344 (North America) or +44 (0) 20 7444 4800 (Europe).

Entuity and Eye of the Storm are registered trademarks and InSight Center is a trademark of Entuity, Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned are the property of their respective companies.