DSL Telecom Wins Partner Of The Year MEA Award At Zoho Global Partner Summit In Chennai, India

31.01.25 02:28 PM - By Kim

DSL Telecom's Managing Director, Dean Schreuder, and Technical Director, Paul Wilson, attended the 2025 Zoho Global Partner Summit in Chennai, India. We are proud to announce that DSL Telecom was awarded Partner Of The Year for the MEA Region (2024).

An image of Paul and Dean receiving DSL Telecom's Partner Of The Year award from Hyther Nizam

About the Zoho Partner Of The Year MEA award

Winning this award reinforces DSL Telecom's position as a trusted Zoho partner. It recognises our expertise in deploying and optimising Zoho's software solutions, ensuring businesses get the most out of their investment. 

The Partner Of The year award

DSL Telecom's Partner of the Year award 2024 - MEA

Dean and Paul with Ajeet and Vincent from Zoho

Dean and Paul with Ajeet and Vincent from Zoho

Some more highlights from the summit

Learning and networking opportunities

The summit brought together Zoho visionaries and partners from around the world to share insights, celebrate innovation, and foster collaboration. Attendees were treated to presentations and previews of upcoming Zoho features, due for release in 2025.


Beyond the sessions, the event served as an invaluable networking platform. Dean and Paul connected with the Zoho team, other partners, and industry professionals, exchanging fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to drive growth and collaboration.

Dean and Paul with Ali Shabdar from Zoho

Dean and Paul with Ali Shabdar from Zoho

Dean and Paul connecting with Tonia from Zoho

Dean and Paul connecting with Tonia from Zoho

Dean shares expertise during a fireside chat

During the ''Winning at Business'' fireside chat, Dean shared insights on the differences between enterprise customers and SMEs when adopting Zoho solutions. He discussed their unique needs, decision-making processes, and expectations, providing strategies for successfully implementing Zoho software in large organisations.

Dean participating in a fireside chat

Dean participating in a fireside chat

Paul sharing valuable insights with the attendees

Paul sharing valuable insights with the attendees

Filming a Zoho Partner testimonial

Dean and Paul also had the unique opportunity to film their Zoho partner testimonials at the Zoho Tower. These testimonials highlight DSL Telecom's journey as a Zoho partner and their impactful work in the South African market.

Dean being filmed for this Zoho partner testimonial

Dean being filmed for his Zoho partner testimonial

Paul providing his partner testimonial

Paul provides his partner testimonial

Cultural highlights: Zoho's Pongal celebration

During the summit, Zoho hosted a Pongal 2025 celebration for its team members. Dean and Paul took part in the festival, experiencing the local traditions of Tamil Nadu's annual harvest celebration.

Dean with Sridhar Vembu at the Pongal celebration

Dean with Sridhar Vembu at the Pongal celebration

Paul enjoying the festivities at the Pongal celebration

Paul enjoying the festivities at the Pongal celebration

The Zoho Global Partner Summit provided a valuable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore upcoming Zoho features, and gain insights into Zoho implementation and consulting. With these takeaways, DSL Telecom is well-equipped to help businesses optimise Zoho solutions for success.

Follow us on social media for updates on the events we'll be attending in 2025.

Kim