Turrito wins Antalis WAN outsourcing contract
Turrito Networks has secured a contract to upgrade the IT infrastructure for Antalis South Africa, aimed at modernizing its network. Antalis is a major distributor of printing and digital papers in South Africa, along with various printing and finishing equipment, consumables like inks and plates, visual communication media, industrial packaging supplies, and logistics solutions. "We faced ongoing bandwidth issues that hindered our ability to enhance services such as video conferencing. Our outdated infrastructure also meant users weren't having the best experience," stated Alwyn Miller, the executive IT manager at Antalis. After consulting with several prominent ICT solutions providers, Antalis chose Turrito Networks not only for meeting its essential requirements but also for offering personalized services. “We didn’t want to be just another small client; Turrito makes us feel valued and handles negotiations with telecom and Internet providers on our behalf," said Miller. Turrito Networks will manage Antalis's WAN infrastructure across all its locations, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, and Botswana. "This is a significant achievement for us, and we’re thrilled about the opportunities this partnership brings. We've noticed that clients like Antalis face similar issues with tier one providers—namely, a lack of client-facing support, insufficient understanding of their specific needs, and often a one-size-fits-all approach," remarked Louis Jardim, commercial director at Turrito Networks. Jardim emphasized that one of Turrito's advantages is the ability to offer clients the benefits of a major provider without the associated challenges.