Fujitsu Siemens Computers appoints Basilica Computing as Accredited IT infrastructure partner

- Accreditation signals Fujitsu Siemens Computers strengthening position in the UK channel sector

Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions, has appointed Basilica Computing as an Accredited IT infrastructure partner. Both companies will work cohesively to develop sales of Fujitsu Siemens Computers' comprehensive range of desktop PC, notebook, server and storage systems. Both companies will focus on developing solutions for the SME and Corporate market sectors.
 
"With a product range that extends from notebooks and PCs to best-in-class Intel and Solaris-based servers, working with Fujitsu Siemens Computers gives us a real alternative and significantly strengthens our offering for corporate and SME customers," commented Andy Hoult, Marketing Director, Basilica Computing. "Fujitsu Siemens Computers has clearly established itself as a major player in the UK channel sector, and we're delighted to add its range of Business Critical Computing and Mobility products and solutions to the Basilica portfolio. We are confident that our track record as a leading solutions provider in the UK reseller arena can only make this partnership a complete success."
 
"Basilica Computing is a leading provider of IT solutions into the UK corporate market and I'm delighted that Basilica will now also operate as an Accredited IT infrastructure partner for Fujitsu Siemens Computers," commented Ian Snadden, Director for SME & Channel Sales, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Over the last year we've focused particularly on establishing Fujitsu Siemens Computers as a leading partner for the channel and Basilica has clearly responded to our 100 per cent channel commitment, our focused sales approach and our flexibility. We look forward to a long and successful partnership."
 
As an Accredited IT infrastructure partner, Basilica will develop sales of Fujitsu Siemens Computers comprehensive product portfolio. The range extends from PDAs to PRIMERGY Intel-based servers and Solaris-based PRIMEPOWER systems and Enterprise Storage solutions. Basilica will also provide a full range of support and logistics services to strengthen the offering in the enterprise space.

About Basilica Computing:
Founded in 1991, Basilica has developed into a profitable, vertically integrated IT solutions and service provider with extensive operational support and product fulfilment capabilities. With head quarters in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, Basilica operates nationwide with further offices in London and Glasgow as well as a Northern Account Management team. Basilica's IT procurement system, Transact, recently selected as a top three finalist for the Computer Weekly E-business Excellence Awards, further demonstrates the leading position Basilica has taken with IT procurement in the reseller community.
 
About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company, offering unrivalled expertise in enterprise computing solutions with best-in-class Intel- and Unix-based servers, and enterprise storage solutions. The company is also one of the leading providers of professional PCs, notebooks and workstations to business customers, and is Europe's leading supplier of PCs for home users and small offices. Fujitsu Siemens Computers supports customers' growing demands for Business Critical Computing with extremely secure, scalable and always-on server infrastructures for current and future e-business environments, and Mobility solutions that deliver anytime access to Internet services and applications - independent of location and device.

For further information, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com.
 
Emeshe Coop
Marketing Communications Manager
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Tel: 01344 47 5811
E-mail: emeshe.coop@fujitsu-siemens.com