First Distribution wins award showcasing cloud, cyber security excellence to the channel
Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?
By leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft 365, businesses can enhance productivity, collaboration, security and flexibility, says Natasha Bezuidenhout, business executive: Microsoft at First Distribution.
FDOnline launches with Dell CSG portfolio
First Distribution is making it easier for its Dell reseller partners to get quotes, check inventory, and order products with the launch of the FDOnline platform.
First Distribution signs up Huawei Cloud
FD reseller partners will now be able to offer their customers a range of Huawei Cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Chad Baker returns to First Distribution as Managing Director
Returns 22 years later to take over the reins from Debbie Abrahall.
First Distribution adds AvePoint Digital Collaboration Security and Management Solutions
To power modern work and enhance security, First Distribution now offers AvePoint to the Partner Ecosystem.
For in-office, remote, or hybrid working, First Distribution and Zoom have you covered in Sub-Saharan Africa
First Distribution recently signed the distribution rights for all Zoom products in South Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Island Territories.
First Distribution to distribute Morpheus hybrid cloud management solutions into Africa
Morpheus is a hybrid multi-cloud management platform that allows companies to modernise apps and manage hybrid cloud ecosystems.
First Distribution extends Fortinet reach in SADC
First Distribution has now the ability to propose Fortinet’s entire portfolio in the SADC.
High-performance computing for superior surveillance
Cameras have become the ultimate smart IOT devices, using AI to trigger alerts, make instant decisions and convert images into data, says Francois Malan, data security and IOT technical manager at First Distribution.
First Distribution takes Citrix CSP into Africa
As a CSP partner, resellers have access to a portfolio of subscription-based technologies including desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), application hosting, mobility solutions and file share and synch.
First Distribution signs up OpenEye for Africa
OpenEye combines and analyses event data from videos, alarm systems, access control, sales transactions and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
First Distribution Wins Dell ISG Award at the MERAT Distribution Summit & Awards Ceremony 2021
First Distribution is recognised for its outstanding performance and commitment in providing Infrastructure Solutions.
Scalable storage applications underpin digital transformation
Data is now more diverse than ever – and it is being created, processed and stored everywhere, from the edge to the cloud.
First Distribution and InteleX Vision agree to distribution partnership for Africa
Agreement with InteleX Vision Ltd to distribute its iSentry video surveillance analytics suite of software.
First Distribution expands Kaspersky distribution to West Africa
First Distribution has expanded its distribution agreement with Kaspersky to offer security software portfolio in West Africa.
First Distribution and Nology announce strategic partnership with AudioCodes for Africa
First Distribution and Nology have been announced as continent-wide AudioCodes Distributors.
First Distribution signs up ExtraHop for cloud-native security solutions
Partnership gives First Distribution rights to distribute ExtraHop’s range of NDR solutions.
Epsidon Technology Distribution announces acquisition of Core Networks
Epsidon Technology Distribution (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce that it has acquired Core Networks (CN), effective 1 December 2019.
Epsidon Technology Holdings announces acquisition of Nology
Epsidon Technology Holdings (Epsidon) announced its acquisition of Nology, a leading specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions.
First Distribution appointed as the strategic pan-African distributor for ExaGrid
First Distribution is proud to announce that it has been appointed as the Strategic Pan-African Distributor for ExaGrid?.
First Distribution and Veeam - An African Partnership
Through First Distribution's extensive African footprint, Veeam is now proudly available across SADC countries, as well as Central, East and West African countries.
First Distribution announces strategic partnership with Informatica
Leading pan-African distributor for cyber security, data centre, enterprise and cloud solutions First Distribution has announced a new partnership with Informatica.
AWS Well-Architected Framework - an end-to-end review and implementation solution
The AWS Well-Architected Framework has been developed to help cloud architects build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for their applications.
First Distribution announces partnership with CrowdStrike
Customers will now have greater access to CrowdStrike's comprehensive range of cyber security solution, including the CrowdStrike Falcon? platform.
Forcepoint announces partnership with First Distribution
With this partnership, customers will now have greater access to Forcepoint's comprehensive range of cyber security solutions including Web, Mail, DLP, NGFW and CASB.
Epsidon Technology Holdings Announces Acquisition of Even Flow Distribution
Epsidon Technology Holdings has acquired Even Flow Distribution, a leading value added distributor of next-generation IP convergence solutions.
First Distribution an accredited distributor for Autodesk in Africa
First Distribution last year announced its partnership with Autodesk - a multinational software corporation that produces software for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment industries.
First Distribution named a Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider
First Distribution has joined the Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider program, offering customers and independent software vendors (ISVs) greater confidence from a partner ecosystem.
Dynamics 365 for Customer Service
The landscape of customer service has also changed tremendously - the customer has higher expectations, they want quick, relevant answers on any channel, in real time. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service enables your Customer Service department to act as the key differentiator.
Transform your business with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and First Distribution
First Distribution says Dynamics 365 for Sales addresses allows you to go beyond sales force automation, enabling you to better understand customer needs, engage more effectively, and earn more deals.
First Distribution announces partnership with leading software manufacturer, Autodesk
First Distribution is proud to announce that we are now an accredited distributor for Autodesk - a multinational software corporation that makes software for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment industries.
The future of software is in the mind
Kevin Derman - Director for Cloud at First Distribution says the science behind the evolution of software involves the advancement in bioengineering. The ability to understand how data is stored and processed in our brain.
First Distribution appointed as a distribution partner in South Africa by BitTitan.
First Distribution has been appointed as a distribution partner in South Africa by BitTitan.
First Distribution Signs Africa Distribution Agreement with Oracle
Distributor to expand its Oracle distribution
First Distribution Signs Agreement with Symantec
Distributor has added cybersecurity company to its world-class product portfolio.
First Distribution Assumes Refreshed Corporate Identity as Part of its Holding Group Restructure and Expansion
First Distribution, South Africa's leading distributor for datacentre, enterprise and cloud solutions, has assumed a refreshed corporate identity as part of an expansion strategy for the distributor's holding group of companies.Epsidon Technology Holdings (ETH), the parent company, will comprise four separate and distinct companies, namely:- First Distribution- The Linux Warehouse- CBS Africa- Epsidon Management & Marketing Consultancy
First Distribution Appointed as Distributor for Hitachi Data Systems (HDS)
First Distribution has signed its third major agreement within a month.
First Distribution Signs Agreement with Veritas Technologies
FD has added Veritas Technologies to its world-class product portfolio.
First Distribution Helps Customers Embrace the Cloud Though Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Programme
The CSP Programme has allowed First Distribution to provide direct billing, sell combined offers and services, as well as directly provision, manage and support Microsoft cloud offerings.
First Distribution Acquires Linux Warehouse as Enterprise Open Source Subsidiary
Distributor responds to demand for enterprise open source software.
Avaya Names First Distribution as Distributor in South Africa and the SADC Region
Distribution partner adds solutions for customer and team engagement to its world-class vendor portfolio.
First Distribution Becomes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Authorised Distributor
First Distribution now offers a choice of 12 different vendors and over 300 different products via First for Cloud.
Kevin Derman on the New Hype
Gartner does not only place technologies on a position on the Hype Cycle.
Sophos Appoints First Distribution as a Distribution Partner in South Africa
Distributor adds network, end-user and server protection company to its security solutions portfolio.
First Distribution Set to Launch Programme to Assist Partner Cloud Transformation
First Distribution is set to launch its Cloud Catalyst Programme in January 2016.?
First Distribution and VMware Renew vCAN Partnership
First Distribution, South Africa's leading distributor for datacentre, enterprise and cloud solutions, is proud to announce that it has been successful in retaining VMware vCloud Air Network (vCAN) Aggregator status.
First Distribution Signs Agreement with AirVM
First Distribution has announced a distribution agreement to represent and sell AirVM across Africa.
Cloud Computing: The Governance of Data, Data Governance/Management and Data Classification
Theo Watson, Corporate Attorney for Microsoft, shares his expertise regarding cloud computing and data governance.
First Distribution Wins Microsoft SPLA Distributor Award
First Distribution's MSP and Hosting team has won the Microsoft CSR SPLA Distributor award, which was bestowed on 14 October at the 2015 SPLAR Summit.
The customer rules the cloud
It's no longer a secret that what the IDC coined "The Third Platform" is landing up being one of the most powerful business enablers of the decade according to?Kevin Derman.?
Selling Cloud, How Deep and How Wide?
Gartner recently stated that by the end of 2015 at least 20% of all cloud services will be consumed via cloud brokerages?which represents a huge opportunity according to?Kevin Derman, GM Cloud and Hosting Businesses.
First Distribution signs agreement with Tintri
Distributor adds application aware storage offering to complement its existing virtualisation and cloud-based portfolio.
First Distribution launches FD Academy
Resource to offer training and skills development to IT channel community.