JOHANNESBURG and HERNDON, Va. -- Dimension Data , the USD 5.8 billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider today announced it has acquired US- based Xigo, a leading provider of telecommunications expense management (TEM) solutions.

In addition to fast-tracking Dimension Data’s Services strategy of becoming a fully-fledged Managed Communications Service Provider, the acquisition enhances Dimension Data’s ability to deliver greater client value across the enterprise with an integrated cost optimisation solution for spend analysis, sourcing, provisioning and invoice processing. Dimension Data will immediately focus on increasing Xigo’s US market share and meeting the TEM needs of multinational organisations. Over time, the services will be rolled out to other countries in the Group.

Steve Joubert, Dimension Data’s Group Executive, Global Solutions said, “Companies turn to Dimension Data because we are able to support their entire IT infrastructure and ensure the best utilisation of their investments. The acquisition of Xigo is a perfect complement, as it extends this capability beyond integration and management of technology. Telecom expense management has grown to encompass the entire lifecycle of telecommunication services, including inventory and asset management, ordering and provisioning."

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