Schneider system integrators awarded for performance and loyalty
April 2004
News
During February, Schneider Electric held its annual System Integrator Award at Caesars Gauteng. SIs from all over the continent attended, with Barry (Cousin) Hilton providing some noteworthy entertainment.
Comedian Barry Hilton provided the laughs for the evening
From left to right: Steve Gerber, manager SI Program, Most Improved System Integrator for the Western Cape in 2003: Software Services; Willie Cameron, Most Improved System Integrator for the ZE Region in 2003: Indigo System Integrators; Neil Wicks, Most Improved System Integrator for the Eastern Cape in 2003: Design Automation; Morne van Schalkwyk, Loyalty to the Telemecanique Brand: Telecontrols; Frikkie Kotze, Loyalty to the Telemecanique Brand: Autocon Systems; Andre Swanepoel, Most Improved System Integrator for KwaZulu-Natal in 2003: Convenient Software Solutions; Pieter Venter, Most Improved System Integrator for Central RSA in 2003: Vital Systems; Marek Celecky, Hubert Gourlet International manager, SI Channel (Schneider Electric France)
Awards are based on the following criteria:
* 'The Most Improved System Integrator Award' is based on growth in sales, attendance and promotion of training, technical expertise, and marketing/promotion of Schneider Electric and its products.
* The 'Loyalty to the Telemecanique Brand' is an award that is presented by Schneider Electric France to SIs that have been loyal to the brand for more than 15 years.
* The 'Top System Integrator Award' is awarded to the SI who has best embraced the SI concept.
Steve Gerber, manager of the SI Program
For more information contact Steve Gerber, Manager SI Program, Schneider Electric South Africa, 011 254 6442, [email protected], www.schneider.co.za
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