Gulf Business Machines achieve worldwide networking recognition

GBM received the prestigious Enterprise Partner of the Year 2007, for Middle East and Africa- Emerging Markets from world networking leaders Cisco System, at their Partner World Summit recently held in Hawaii.

The annual Cisco Partner World event brings together Cisco's business partners from across the world to exchange information on the latest developments in networking and to recognize those who are leaders in their home markets.

GBM has been a Gold Certified Partner of Cisco Systems throughout the region since 2003 and has invested heavily in the field of networking to ensure customers benefit from unrivalled experience and innovation in highly specialised areas such as network and data centre design, implementation, management
and support, security, structured cabling and IP telephony.

GBM was recognised as the Emerging Market Partner of the year for outstanding commitment and achievement in the enterprise market.

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About Gulf Business Machines
With roots stretching back more than 18 years, the Gulf Business Machines' companies (GBM) are IBM's Sole Distributors, excluding selected IBM products and services, in the GCC with the exception of Saudi Arabia. A branch in Karachi, Pakistan opened in January 2007 with IBM Premier Partner status, and branches in Lahore and Islamabad followed. As one of the largest locally situated IT solutions and service providers, GBM satisfies the technology requirements of local, regional and international businesses and governments. The company's comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions and services also includes the offerings of a range of international business partners, including Cisco Systems with whom GBM has enjoyed since 2003 Gold Partner status throughout the region. The company offers award winning, globally acclaimed solutions and the security of a strong regional presence, extensive reach and unrivalled market knowledge. GBM is the recipient of the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Award from the Government of Dubai, and has won Best System Integrator at the Network Middle East awards for the past three years.

Further information is available at www.gbm4ibm.com