NTT DATA South Africa Becomes First Cisco Partner in SA to Achieve Full Preferred Portfolio Status

NTT DATA South Africa  has strengthened its position as a leading digital transformation and cybersecurity partner after achieving the Splunk Observability Solution Badge. The latest certification builds on the company’s existing Splunk Security Solutions Badge and further enhances its capabilities in cybersecurity, observability, and digital operations.

The achievement marks a significant milestone in NTT DATA South Africa’s partnership with Cisco , completing its Cisco Preferred Partner status across all six Cisco technology domains. These include Enterprise Networking, Security, Collaboration, Data Centre, Service Provider, and Cloud, Edge and Observability through Splunk solutions.

According to the company, NTT DATA South Africa is the first Cisco partner in South Africa to attain Preferred Partner status across Cisco’s entire technology portfolio. This distinction reinforces the company’s ability to support organizations in reducing operational risks, improving visibility across complex IT environments, and accelerating digital transformation initiatives with greater confidence.

The new certification strengthens NTT DATA’s expertise in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing digital environments. By combining Cisco and Splunk technologies, the company aims to help businesses enhance operational efficiency, improve threat detection capabilities, and gain deeper insights into the performance and reliability of their digital infrastructure.

NTT DATA described the accomplishment as a testament to the dedication and expertise of its team, highlighting its ongoing commitment to providing innovative technology solutions that enable organizations to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape while maintaining security, resilience, and operational excellence.