For many people, Dimension Data was the epitome of an enterprise-level systems integrator. Often seen as the 'go-to' ICT player, Dimension Data became an international success story that spread from SA across the world. By having a global presence, this helped build centres of excellence that were leveraged by the local subsidiary.

Founded in 1983, the company evolved strongly in the 1990s and 2000s from a networking company to a provider of cloud, datacentre, connectivity and cyber security solutions. However, things seem to have been a bit quieter for the green giant in the past few years following its R24-billion acquisition in 2010 by Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT).