3Com Middle East grows management team to enhance channel focus across Middle East and North Africa

Tantawi will work as 3Com's Middle East Regional channel manager, with responsibility for developing the expertise and scope of the company's partner network in the region.

Specifically, he will focus on the building of 3Com-based industry solutions by a network of partners in the region, aiming to support the Middle East's largest and most prestigious enterprises through the deployment of secure, converged voice and data networking solutions.

"Mohamed Tantawi joins our management team at a critical time in 3Com's regional development, when enhanced demand for advanced networking solutions is driving growth in the market at a rapid rate, and opening a number of important opportunities for us to reach new customers and build upon existing relationships," said Wael Fakharany, regional manager, 3Com Middle East.

"Through Mohamed's considerable experience across the Middle East, we anticipate that his new role will enable 3Com to significantly boost awareness of 3Com technology in the region, as well as strengthening the initiatives of our channel. We expect a significant rise in 3Com's activity levels throughout the GCC, Levant, and North Africa markets in the coming months," added Fakharany.

Tantawi, a veteran in the industry with experience at Alcatel and NEC, brings more than a decade of experience in the technology sector to his new role at 3Com.

Commenting on his new responsibilities, Tantawi said: "3Com offers an exciting opportunity in an expanding market, where an increasing number of enterprise customers are looking for greater choice in technology and higher levels of on-the-ground support."

"With my firsthand knowledge of the region's largest economies, combined with the strong support of my colleagues on the 3Com management team, I'm confident that we can continue to increase our market penetration in this region," added Tantawi.