Bytes Technology

Bytes Systems Integration has extensive experience and expertise in the design, implementation and operational management of customised IT solutions through the integration of hardware and software systems from global technology leaders. Our mission is to deliver sustainable value to all our stakeholders, through the convergence of the best IT innovations, systems and people.

Our products and services are broadly offered through five Business Units:

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) comprises of the following three divisions:

Advanced Network Services (ANS) represents the Infrastructure Solutions and Services Business Unit within Bytes Systems Integration (BSI). ANS provides, supports and maintains complex ICT infrastructures on any scale - locally, nationally and internationally. Strategically, ANS represents industry leading ICT brands, applies best practice methodology, employs essential alliance partnerships, and adheres to strict corporate governance in practising its value proposition.

BytesNet is a next generation Multi-service Network (MPLS), providing an optimised service to clients with one internet breakout for the entire VPN. BytesNet offers added security and availability with maximum connectivity to users, providing Telco grade commercial hosting facilities among many other benefits.

Bytes Technology Storage (BTS) delivers storage and virtualised data centre solutions. Our key differentiator is based on our ability to provide efficient and agile solutions, leveraging cost saving technologies such as de-duplication, thin provisioning and compression. Our aim is to provide solutions with a very high efficiency ratio. Our solutions are based on the data centre strategies formulated through best of breed, experience and the joint agreement between Cisco, Netapp and VMware – collectively known as Imagine Virtually Anything (IVA). As one of Cisco’s Gold partners, Netapp’s Platinum partner and a VMware enterprise partner, we are well positioned to offer certified solutions to our clients. A common support desk infrastructure ensures that issues are swiftly dealt with, eliminating the typical ‘finger pointing’ experienced in similar deployments.

Business Solutions which comprises of:

Service Orientated Architecture, Enterprise Intelligence Solutions Process Management &Control and Enterprise Support Services (ESS)

KRONOS - Human Capital Management, Access Control and Biometrics

Microsoft Software Services (MSS) - Advanced Infrastructure and Licensing Solutions, Microsoft Enterprise Software, Exchange Migration and Software Asset Management

Software Design - Our own Intellectual Property Software Solutions for Employee Benefits Funds Administration, Local Government Biometrics and others.

Harnessing the strength in diversity Bytes SI are committed to discovering the true potential of the people of our country. By changing our business we are bringing change to our country.

We are creating a new future.

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Dimension Data

Dimension Data stands ready to help you respond to the unique challenges of the Middle East and Africa. This is where we were born and bred. As the region’s largest ICT company, we draw on a wealth of local knowledge and global experience. And, while technology lies at the heart of our IT solutions, we believe true business value is achieved through people – yours and ours. We bring passion, skills and technology to each relationship. Whatever your expectations, we believe Dimension Data will exceed them. Whatever your ambitions, we will accelerate them.

Creating organisational success anywhere in the world is never a simple feat. These days, complexity is shifting into high gear. Globalisation is changing the Middle East and Africa, opening up new  markets for businesses but also increasing the demands on organisations for delivery and accountability.

The demands on IT are intense. You need new technologies, processes and delivery models that will liberate your organisation as it strives to excel.

At the same time, every aspect of your organisation is under the spotlight. Every new market and regulatory change brings new rules and requirements.

www.dimensiondata.com

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EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.  Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset - information - in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at www.EMC.com.

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IBM

IBM South and Central Africa is the region's leading IT services and solutions provider, operating in more than 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. IBM believes that Africa holds enormous potential for economic growth and, as such, partners with companies and governments throughout the continent in an effort that helps position Africa as a major player in the global economy.

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Vodacom Business Services

Vodacom Business Services, a division of Vodacom SA, is a leading Next Generation Network provider operating on a single business driver that understands business voice, video and data requirements.

Established in 2008, Vodacom Business Services delivers total communication solutions tailored to the needs of the public sector, large, medium and small companies. Solutions extend from mobile to fixed line access mediums, Virtual Private Networks, Voice over IP, hosted facilities, cloud computing based hosted services, storage, back up, security and application solutions.

Vodacom is majority owned by Vodafone, one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies by revenue, and is listed on the JSE Limited under the symbol VOD.

Visit us at www.vodacom.co.za/business

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APC by Schneider Electric

APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading hardware, software, and services designed to ensure availability and higher energy efficiency across the residential, business network, data centre and manufacturing environments. Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services, APC delivers well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC delivers energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications. www.apc.com

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Business Connexion

Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd is a black-empowered integrator of innovative business solutions based on information and communications technology (ICT). With over 4500 employees and a track record spanning over 30 years, we runs mission-critical ICT systems and manage products, services and solutions for JSE-listed and key public sector organisations, parastatals and medium-sized companies.

We are an SA company of distinction and can claim this due to our consistent determination in providing the best solutions for organisations operating locally, in Africa and abroad. Also, we have a unique business model that represents our approach to configuring and integrating business solutions, which we develop and implement by drawing on expertise from entrenched competencies across the organisation.

At Business Connexion, we believe that intellectual capital is today’s undisputed currency. So, imagine the value of cultivating the intellectual capabilities of our largest asset, our people and combining that with the potency of up-to-date ICT. That is what we call: ‘Amplifying the Power of Connective Intelligence’.

To deliver a world-class service, we have developed strong relationships and attained top-level certification with many of the world’s leading ICT suppliers. To find out how we can connect your business to a world of endless possibilities, visit www.bcx.co.za.

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Comstor

Comstor, a division of Westcon SA, offers the full range of Cisco Systems products, from core technologies of switches and routers, to the advanced technology products, security, IP telephony, video, storage, optical and wireless. The company was established in South Africa in April 2004 and provides resellers, systems integrators and service providers the full range of Cisco Systems products and solutions.

As the largest distributor of Cisco Systems networking solutions in sub Saharan Africa, Comstor also offers its partners extensive sales support including pre- and post-sales technical expertise, dedicated product management and logistics and incentive programmes. Comstor has invested in building dedicated product specialists in convergence, security, network management, mobility, and wireless networking solutions.

Comstor’s commitment and specialisation in Cisco products and services gives a depth of insight that is unrivalled in the sub-Saharan African distribution channel and this enables resellers to realise greater margins. Through Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Comstor is the sole distributor of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the home and small office environments.

Aside from providing resellers with the best possible selection of products within the aforementioned six pillars of technology, at Comstor we work with our resellers to enable them.

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Intel

Since its founding in 1968, Intel Corporation has grown into the world’s largest semiconductor company (based on revenue). The company employs nearly 80,000 people across more than 50 countries.

Intel's products and technologies are at the heart of computing and communications systems that have become essential parts of businesses, schools, and homes around the world; and are being used to tackle some of the world's most complex problems - in areas that include education, healthcare, economic development, and environmental sustainability. The company's products include microprocessors, chipsets and other semiconductor products that are integral to computers, servers and netbooks, as well as consumer electronics, handheld devices and connected "embedded" products that include cars, shopping kiosks and bank ATMs.

Intel's focus is not solely on the products it delivers. From primary schools to leading universities, Intel is committed to improving the quality of education around the world, which serves as the foundation for future innovation and well-being. Over the past decade alone Intel has invested over US$1 billion and Intel employees have donated over 2.5 million hours toward improving education in more than 50 countries.

tel is headquartered in Santa Clara, California (USA). Additional information about the company is available at blogs.intel.com

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BT Communication Services South Africa

BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services, operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services.  BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. www.bt.com/aboutbt

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Commscope

CommScope® (www.commscope.com) has played a role in virtually all the world’s best communication networks. We create the infrastructure that connects people and technologies through every evolution. Our portfolio of end-to-end solutions includes everything our customers need to build high-performing wired and wireless networks. As much as technology changes, our goal remains the same: to help our customers create, innovate, design, and build faster and better. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving networks for the business of life at home, at work, and on the go.

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Fast Lane Company

We want to keep you moving on the Fast Lane

Fast Lane is one of the leading IT Training companies worldwide with offices spread over all five continents. Our success is driven by our people and their commitment to deliver quality Training in an efficient and sustainable way. We believe that teaching is more than just imparting knowledge it is inspiring change – visit our website www.flane.ae for more information.

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Fast Lane South Africa

Fast Lane South Africa offers complete, authorised training solutions for Cisco and other advanced technology companies.  Our Vendor-Certified instructors have expertise with the most advanced technologies to enable each student to gain knowledge and skills to immediately impact their productivity.  At Fast Lane, you will receive quality training that prepares you for real-world application.

We have training facilities in Bryanston and operate throughout Africa and we are here to help you build the foundation for an exciting IT career.
Get started by visiting our website www.flane.co.za

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Global Knowledge

"Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.

Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, Bluecoat, Oracle, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. Our IT courses include networking, programming, operating systems, security, and telephony. Our business skills courses feature project management, ITIL, people management, and business analysis. Our more than 1,200 courses span foundational and specialized training and certifications.

Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide. The Global Knowledge corporate headquarters are located in Cary, North Carolina, and EMEA headquarters are in London, and MEA headquarter are in Dubai."

www.globalknowledge.ae

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Omega

At Omega Digital Technologies (Pty) Ltd, our primary aim is to enhance and sustain your organisations effectiveness, through the use of optimised visual communication solutions.

Visual Communication technology is a specialist area. Working with Omega is the intelligent choice for the discerning business person. Omega's value lies in its all-round support infrastructure - we will be with you every step of the way - from the conceptualisation to the realisation of your ultimate business communication solution.

http://www.omegadigital.co.za/

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Panduit

Panduit is a world-class developer and provider of leading-edge solutions that help customers optimize the physical infrastructure through simplification, agility and operational efficiency. Panduit’s Unified Physical InfrastructureSM (UPI) based solutions give enterprises the capabilities to connect, manage and automate communications, computing, power, control and security systems for a smarter, unified business foundation. Strong relationships with technology leaders complemented with its global staff and unmatched service and support, make Panduit a valuable and trusted partner.

www.panduit.com

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Telkom

Telkom is a listed communications company with a national footprint across South Africa and a presence in a number of other African countries.

Incorporated 20 years ago, the company has evolved from a fixed-line communications business to one of a select few South African players with the ability to provide fixed and mobile services, as well as data centre hosting.

In October 2010, soon after being an integral part of South Africa's successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Telkom went to market with 8ta, its mobile brand. The advent of 8ta positions Telkom well for the converged services market by combining the flexibility of mobile voice and data with the quality and resilience of the fixed line network.

http://www.telkom.co.za

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The Learning Network

Cisco has a number of global initiatives that we’ve implemented locally, additionally there are a few home-grown projects investing in South Africa’s Human capital

Cisco Entrepreneur Institute - The aim of CEI is to foster innovation by enabling entrepreneurial success. This is done by developing local training centres to provide entrepreneurial course work that can be delivered cost effectively to entrepreneurs.

Network Academies - Since 1997, our academies have taught networking technology skills to more than 3 million people across over 165 countries worldwide.

Community Knowledge Centres - are locations that offer diverse services through technology where people can contribute, learn, and communicate locally and around the world.

Coach Lab - to bridge the gap between academics and business by supplementing post-graduate programs at universities with project-based experience.

Global Talent Acceleration Program - aimed at developing home-grown ICT skills to contribute to South Africa’s workforce & economy.

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/

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Torque IT

Torque IT is the ICT training solutions provider to blue chip companies, the public sector and the youth in Africa and beyond.  We have 3 divisions, Torque Technical Training, Torque Career Campus, and Torque Education Resources.

Torque IT provides high-level technical and user training through Torque Technical Training, one of the largest Cisco Learning Solutions Partner (CLSP) in the emerging markets worldwide. Torque IT is the proud recipient of the 2010 Cisco Learning Partner of the year – Africa and Levant Emerging Central.

Tel: (0861) TORQUE
Email: info@torque-it.com
Web: www.torque-it.com

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Cisco Capital Emerging Markets

Cisco Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for Cisco solutions worldwide.

As the captive for Cisco products and services Cisco Capital is uniquely positioned to provide the most competitive and flexible financing. More than just a finance company, Cisco Capital is a trusted business partner and consultant, supplying the best possible investment solutions to help our customers succeed. They do this by empowering businesses with the financial flexibility they need to evolve IT as business demands grow and technology advances.

Cisco Capital also delivers financing innovation through Cisco channel partners.

Cisco Capital delivers financing solutions designed to support business goals and technology needs, both today and in the future.

For more information, please go to www.cisco.com/go/ciscocapital

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Cisco Technology & Services

Put Cisco Expertise to Work for You

Realize the full value for your IT investment with world-class services from Cisco and our partners.

• Run your business more profitably
• Meet rising customer expectations
• Gain competitive advantage
• Align IT investments to business strategy
• Support rapid business growth

www.cisco.com/go/services

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Citrix Systems

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a leading provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service. Founded in 1989, Citrix combines virtualization, networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio of products that enable virtual workstyles for users and virtual datacenters for IT. More than 230,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to help them build simpler and more cost-effective IT environments. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2009 was $1.61 billion.

www.citrix.com

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Comztek

Comztek has established itself as one of Southern Africa’s leading technologies and system integrator distributors, driven by exceptional service and skills. Comztek’s operations are focused around six key technologies – Networking, Security , Software, Consumer Electronics, Data Centre and Voice & Video. The company distributes best-of-breed products and value added services.

http://www.comztek.com/

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CTU and NIL

CTU and NIL have formed a business relationship to provide CISCO skills solutions. This allows CISCO training to be delivered at 17 sites nationally, from Associate Level to CCIE. CTU, as a CISCO Learning Partner Associate, encompasses the solution as part of its Human Resources Development Programme.  NIL contributes 21 years of international advanced and emerging CISCO learning solutions and related services, as a Gold Partner and CISCO Learning Solutions Partner.

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Jasco

Jasco Enterprise Applications, a business unit within Jasco’s ICT Enterprise vertical, designs and develops proprietary solutions that record, manage, re-create and analyse voice transactions, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk in both the corporate as well public safety arenas. Jasco Datavoice solutions address associated value processes within the business including performance management, workforce optimisation and quality assurance.

http://www.jasco.co.za

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MTN

MTN Business is the business channel of MTN SA, focused on providing business communications solutions to small-to-large businesses and the public sector

MTN Business takes great satisfaction in assisting our customers as they grow to eventually become multinational organisations. Our ICT solutions are specifically designed to help you along your path to success

Find out more go to:
www.mtnbusiness.co.za

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MySolutions

mySolutions partners with world renown companies to provide complete client solutions. Our partner MindCTI and their product PhonEX™ ONE is a world leading Telephone Management System (TMS) solution with a global footprint and heavily integrated with CISCO Systems, making it the only TMS solution on the CISCO Industry Solution Partner Network (ISPN).

www.mysolutions.co.za

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Puleng Technologies

Puleng Technologies is an innovative business, which provides Infrastructure Automation Solutions and Systems Management to various blue chip companies.

 As the only partner in Africa to offer implementation skills for Newscale and Tidal - Cisco’s newly acquired, Intelligent Automation for Cloud, we are ideal placed to deliver “project success” for companies  

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S.A. Outsourcing

S.A. Outsourcing is a leading technology and business management organization. Established in 2000, and based in Sandton, the company specializes in radically simplifying technology deployment and access to technology solutions. Combined with skill and knowledge S.A. Outsourcing has positioned itself as a leader in quality, cost effective IT and data processing solutions. S.A. Outsourcing operates national area networks and local area networks that provide hosted applications and IT services for corporations and service providers. Its founders have deep expertise in corporate information technology and within the Telecommunications, Leisure and Travel, CPG and Distribution industries

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Ubuntu Technologies

Ubuntu Technologies in partnership with Cisco Systems offers customised solutions as well as services and support to organisations within the public and private sector. Solutions range from high speed redundant backbone and local area networks (LAN) networks, secure wireless networks, Unified Communications as well as security solutions and core data centre infrastructure.

Find out more go to:
www.ubuntusa.co.za

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Internet Solutions

Internet Solutions (IS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dimension Data.  The company is Southern Africa’s most established and experienced Internet Service Provider. Since 1993 Internet Solutions has been providing innovative end-to-end connectivity solutions and related services across the African continent. Today IS is a provider of Internet Protocol-based Connectivity, Communications, Cloud and Carrier services in the African market and for African clients into the global market. IS provides services to large public and private sector organisations, medium sized organisations, and through its value channel program to smaller organisations and consumers. For more information visit www.is.co.za

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Brainstorm: The IT business magazine

ITWeb Brainstorm is a monthly magazine for decision-makers and other intelligent people. Brainstorm offers content on burning business issues that is fresh, controversial, independent and valuable. It is a local publication, focused on the South African market, and produced by local people. A staff of experienced editors and journalists bring readers world-class analytical reporting on topical issues focusing on the people, issues, trends and technologies shaping South-African business.
http://www.brainstormmag.co.za/

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Bytes Technology

Bytes Systems Integration has extensive experience and expertise in the design, implementation and operational management of customised IT solutions through the integration of hardware and software systems from global technology leaders. Our mission is to deliver sustainable value to all our stakeholders, through the convergence of the best IT innovations, systems and people.

Our products and services are broadly offered through five Business Units:

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) comprises of the following three divisions:

Advanced Network Services (ANS) represents the Infrastructure Solutions and Services Business Unit within Bytes Systems Integration (BSI). ANS provides, supports and maintains complex ICT infrastructures on any scale - locally, nationally and internationally. Strategically, ANS represents industry leading ICT brands, applies best practice methodology, employs essential alliance partnerships, and adheres to strict corporate governance in practising its value proposition.

BytesNet is a next generation Multi-service Network (MPLS), providing an optimised service to clients with one internet breakout for the entire VPN. BytesNet offers added security and availability with maximum connectivity to users, providing Telco grade commercial hosting facilities among many other benefits.

Bytes Technology Storage (BTS) delivers storage and virtualised data centre solutions. Our key differentiator is based on our ability to provide efficient and agile solutions, leveraging cost saving technologies such as de-duplication, thin provisioning and compression. Our aim is to provide solutions with a very high efficiency ratio. Our solutions are based on the data centre strategies formulated through best of breed, experience and the joint agreement between Cisco, Netapp and VMware – collectively known as Imagine Virtually Anything (IVA). As one of Cisco’s Gold partners, Netapp’s Platinum partner and a VMware enterprise partner, we are well positioned to offer certified solutions to our clients. A common support desk infrastructure ensures that issues are swiftly dealt with, eliminating the typical ‘finger pointing’ experienced in similar deployments.

Business Solutions which comprises of:

Service Orientated Architecture, Enterprise Intelligence Solutions Process Management &Control and Enterprise Support Services (ESS)

KRONOS - Human Capital Management, Access Control and Biometrics

Microsoft Software Services (MSS) - Advanced Infrastructure and Licensing Solutions, Microsoft Enterprise Software, Exchange Migration and Software Asset Management

Software Design - Our own Intellectual Property Software Solutions for Employee Benefits Funds Administration, Local Government Biometrics and others.

Harnessing the strength in diversity Bytes SI are committed to discovering the true potential of the people of our country. By changing our business we are bringing change to our country.

We are creating a new future.

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Tarsus Technologies

Tarsus Technologies distributes the world's leading IT hardware brands to the Southern African reseller channel. Tarsus, a member of the MB Technologies group, was established in 1985 and with over 25 years of operation, it is the longest-established IT distributor in South Africa. Tarsus is uniquely positioned to meet the channel's needs for credit funding, stock availability and efficient logistics to ensure that resellers are able to deliver the best possible service, support and overall solutions to their end user customer base at the lowest possible cost. Not only does Tarsus provide excellent service and world-class logistics, it is also committed to the development of the reseller community and its skills.

Royal Bafokeng Holdings is MB Technologies' controlling shareholder making Tarsus one of the largest black-owned technology groups in the South African market. Tarsus Technologies is recognised as a Level 3 contributor with a BBBEE procurement recognition level of 110%.

Tarsus' head office is situated in Johannesburg with branches in Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit and Bloemfontein.

Tarsus' management philosophy is to base the performance, growth and long-term success of the company on the expertise, experience, commitment and entrepreneurial flair of its management team. In an industry characterised by constant and rapid change Tarsus strives to recruit, develop and retain top staff in a culture that promotes equality, learning, development, enthusiasm and respect for the individual and its major asset is indeed its people. Tarsus has a comprehensive and dedicated team of product and business managers for all major products in its portfolio. This team is available to assist our sales teams and their customers with proposals, tenders, special bids and product information, as well as to advise end users on the most sound technology choices.For more information visit www.tarsus.co.za

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Comstor

Comstor, a division of Westcon SA, offers the full range of Cisco Systems products, from core technologies of switches and routers, to the advanced technology products, security, IP telephony, video, storage, optical and wireless. The company was established in South Africa in April 2004 and provides resellers, systems integrators and service providers the full range of Cisco Systems products and solutions.

As the largest distributor of Cisco Systems networking solutions in sub Saharan Africa, Comstor also offers its partners extensive sales support including pre- and post-sales technical expertise, dedicated product management and logistics and incentive programmes. Comstor has invested in building dedicated product specialists in convergence, security, network management, mobility, and wireless networking solutions.

Comstor’s commitment and specialisation in Cisco products and services gives a depth of insight that is unrivalled in the sub-Saharan African distribution channel and this enables resellers to realise greater margins. Through Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Comstor is the sole distributor of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the home and small office environments.

Aside from providing resellers with the best possible selection of products within the aforementioned six pillars of technology, at Comstor we work with our resellers to enable them.

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