3Com targets Saudi enterprise with largest ever KSA presence

Shihabi, an industry expert with 22 years experience in Saudi Arabia's IT sector, has been appointed as 3Com continues to build its largest ever presence in KSA in recognition of the country's strategic importance to its regional growth strategy.

"Issac brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to 3Com's Saudi Arabia operation," said Wael Fakharany, Regional Manager, 3Com Middle East.

"The Middle East is becoming increasingly important to 3Com globally, and Saudi Arabia represents one of our largest markets in the region. To help cement our presence there, we have built a strong country team and are now in a position to take full advantage of the growing demand for networking solutions."

Shihabi holds an electrical engineering degree from the USA. After spending 18 years with the Al Faisaliah Group, in 2002 Shihabi was part of the launch team of Ebttikar Technologies, the Kingdom's second largest IT infrastructure solutions provider, as Vice President.

"3Com is at an exciting time in its development - the regional team has tripled in the past 12 months - and I look forward to building on the company's reputation and customer base in Saudi Arabia," said Shihabi. "We have a number of new, market-leading technologies to bring to the region and I expect 3Com's Secure Converged Networks to match a wide range of corporate IT needs in the country."

3Com enjoys strong links with Saudi Arabia's government sector and is looking to consolidate and expand its enterprise business as more opportunities arise.

"With one of the most comprehensive product lines in the region, 3Com is looking to partner with government institutions and large corporations to provide the latest networking equipment," said Shihabi.

"3Com has an extensive range of security, voice, wireless, core switch and router products specifically targeted at large organizations. This, coupled with our extended team, will result in 3Com offering more tailored solutions with the highest standards of customer care to the enterprise sector."

The company also plans to extend its distribution channel in the Kingdom, with major enterprise channel development already underway and a specialist team based in Saudi Arabia responsible for large corporate clients.