PRO TECHnology, a leading provider of security, storage, disaster recovery and broadcast, communication solutions, has bagged the “Total Solutions Partner in MENA Region” award at the recently concluded “Symantec Middle East & North Africa Partners Summit” 2008. Symantec, the global information security and availability provider, has recognized PRO TECHnology's achievements as its top channel partner in the region. Owing to its strong business alliance with Symantec, PRO TECHnology is the recipient of the prestigious Symantec Platinum Partner, the highest rank given to a channel partner. With a shared vision to combat the growing risk of internet security threat, PRO TECHnology has also supported the Symantec Vision Riyadh 2007, which was an event focused on the alarmingly increasing rate of internet security hazard in the Kingdom. “We are very proud to have received this award, which reiterates our commitment not only to our valued partner - Symantec, but also in addressing the growing demand for robust and state-of-the-art IT and security solutions in the region,” said Jamal Maraqa, managing director, PRO TECHnology. “Our strong and lingering relationship with Symantec has provided us with an outstanding array of products and technologies, which supports our aim to maintain our leading position in the regional market. Rest assured that our efforts will focus on delivering more value-added solutions to our customers, and we expect this to spell further regional growth for Symantec.” By delivering the highest value to customers, demonstrating expertise in multiple Symantec solution sets, attaining revenue targets and sustaining a high level of customer satisfaction, PRO TECHnology has maintained a strong business relationship with Symantec that now spans a prolific nine years. As one of Symantec's most trusted partners, PRO TECHnology has been granted extensive access to the software company's marketing, sales and technical resources with an additional focus on joint planning and the development of mutually beneficial customer relationships. “As an organization that thrives within a highly competitive environment, maintaining our relationship with a global brand such as Symantec provides us with the necessary leverage we need to edge out our competition. While our market studies persistently reveal that the ever-increasing need for high quality and revolutionary products will continue to expand with the growth of regional economies and industries, we are gearing up to offer more solutions through our strategic partnerships and our own ability to meet the changing customer demands,” Maraqa added. Imran Raoof, manager, Enterprise Solutions Division; Abdullah Al-Mutrif, managing partner, PRO TECHnology KSA; and Omar Al-Nezami, sales manager, PRO TECHnology Jordan, were also honored with the “Outstanding Individual Contributor” award. PRO TECHnology delivers technologies, products and solutions. __