2 Nov 2011
 
The partnership will give Rapid Vigil Security full access to TDSi's products and support services

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, announces Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited of Nigeria has become a partner. The partnership gives TDSi a greater sales reach in the West African market, whilst giving Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited full access to the company's high quality products and top-tier support services.

The partnership is a significant move into the region, as TDSi Managing Director John Davies commented, "We have a well-established market penetration in the French-speaking northern African regions, but working with Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited means we now have access to Western Africa in conjunction with a highly trusted and skilled partner that knows the market and the customers extremely well. TDSi's sales model is heavily dependent on our loyal partners and their expertise, which gives end-users the highest levels of service and first-rate access to the best products and support we offer."

Working with TDSi is also an exciting prospect for Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited, as Managing Director and CEO Prince Chukwuemeka Nwenyi commented, "We are delighted to be working closely with TDSi. Our customers require the best technology and support at attractive prices, so partnering with a vendor that offers excellent products and fully supports us is a highly beneficial move."

With an unrivalled commitment to quality service, Rapid Vigil Security was established in 1997 to provide security solutions to the Nigerian security market. With offices strategically located within three geo-political regions in Nigeria, the company prides its self on meeting the security challenges of its customers with confidence. Rapid Vigil Security has grown rapidly within its operational area to become one of the market leaders in total service delivery.

Exports now account for 50% of TDSi's sales and the company predicts this will grow in the next few years with through established and upcoming markets such as Nigeria. As part of its commitment to making its partners successful, TDSi has a carefully planned geographic distribution model to ensure members of the programme can be confident they will remain highly competitive, wherever they operate. The company has also recently launched its new website, which gives partners an improved portal to access marketing collateral, sales tools, post-sales support, technical training and to order demonstration products when required.