The Sparta Group, a leading supplier of beef and beef products in the Free State province, has partnered with national ICT services provider Network Alliance to strengthen its ICT capability and reinforce its technical direction by combining expertise.

Network Alliance has a track record of near two decades of proactive, value-add service to the market – focusing specifically on small-to-medium businesses.

The Sparta Group is a family-owned and operated business that comprises a cattle feedlot, farming concern, abattoir and meat processing plant.

It employs 1200 people and is the Marquard district’s largest employer and one of the largest in the Province.

The Company has grown to be one of the larger feedlot operations in South Africa. At any given time, it has between 48 000 and 50 000 head of cattle on feed and between 10 000 and 27 000 calves on the farms.

The size of the operation is extensive and required that the Group’s IT infrastructure be stabilised in terms of systems and utilise the benefits of a long-term partnership to strengthen ICT capability and improve service delivery to customers.

Executive management at Sparta identified Network Alliance as a prospective partner based on its technical expertise, exposure to cutting-edge technology and the service provider’s experience in serving the SME space.

Angus Hedges from the Sparta Group’s IT Department, explained that Network Alliance brings an extra level of support outside of the organisation’s IT team and a fresh perspective in terms of ICT strategy.

“The synergy between our companies is there because I have found NWA alliance to be on top of their game. They have our needs at heart, are very willing to listen and share ideas. Their staff are competent, friendly and helpful. This makes a difference when dealing with them,” says Hedges.

Raymond Wright, MD at Network Alliance, says their client has a sizeable operation that requires steady, effective ICT infrastructure and that Network Alliance was a good fit for the Project, with the necessary experience and skills to add the stability required.

“We are proud of our association with- and service to the Sparta Group. This partnership will ensure significant value going forward,” Wright added.

About Network Alliance

Network Alliance is an established national Information and Communication Technology service provider.

The company has a track record of almost two decades of proactive, value-add service to the market, focusing specifically on small-to-medium businesses (the SMME environment).

It houses the most experienced and technically qualified personnel the market has to offer – expertise that is recognised by leading vendors.

We have tailored a value-proposition that is designed to address the short-and long-term objectives of businesses wanting to leverage off converged communication solutions, service and support.

Our service portfolio for the business environment incorporates:

•               Infrastructure deployment and optimisation
•               Managed and Professional Services
•               Cloud Solutions
•               Licensing Solutions
•               Security Solutions
•               LAN & WAN Optimisation Solutions
•               Email Management, Compliance and Archiving Solutions
•               Hosted online Backup Solution
•               IT Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

Network Alliance continues to focus on helping clients extract maximum benefit and ROI from their investment in ICT.

The company adopts an outcome-driven approach focussed on design, implementation and support.

Company contact

Raymond Wright
Managing Director
Mobile:    0861 22 55 62
Email:      raymond@nwa.co.za

Editorial contact:

Gloria Malan
Mobile: 082 340 2876
Email:   info@rubicomm.co.za