FD Insights Issue 2 | Page 4

From the MD Welcome issue second to our I can’t believe we are already well into 2013! A t First Distribution business is well underway too, with several new vendors having come on board with us in the first few months of the year. APC, being one of them, is a global supplier of power protection products and bolsters our networking division, whilst we are also proud of our recent association with McAfee’s MSP Programme. We’ve taken on Pivot3, one the most exciting companies on the IT scene at the moment and recently selected by the Wall Street Journal for the prestigious “2011 Next Big Thing” category. You can read more about our most recent strategic alliances in our news section of the magazine. First Distribution is also set to move firmly into the cloud space later on this year, where once again I believe that we will be leading the way in terms of how a value-added reseller can integrate technology to add value to the channel and open up new profitable opportunities - keep an eye on us! Enjoy the issue. Regards, Debbie Abrahall FIRST DISTRIBUTION The Team Editorial Team Editor Tristan Penver ([email protected]) Designer David Less ([email protected]) First Distribution Company Details Managing Director Debbie Abrahall General Managers Tony Abrahall, Ludwig Dedekind, Charlie Murray Vendor Relationship Marketing Manager Elaine Oliver [email protected] Cape Town Head Office Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Johannesburg Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Durban Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Port Elizabeth Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Bloemfontein Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Printed by Hirt & Carter. 1 Intersite Ave, Umgeni Business Park, Durban Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Disclaimer All rights reserved. While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of information, neither the editor, nor First Distribution can be held liable for any inaccuracies, injury or damages that may arise. 02 | www.firstdistribution.co.za