FD Insights Issue 5 | Page 4

From the MD An Area of Growth Welcome to the first FD Insights issue for 2014. Software is such an integral part of the IT industry and First Distribution is proud to showcase in this edition all the world-class vendors represented within our software offering. Our software revenues grew in excess of 50% for 2013 versus 2012, and we continue to focus more and more in this area. Our range of software offerings is unrivalled, and our feature on page 22 attests to this as our software brand and product managers showcase some of the latest software in our stable to hit the market recently. Good luck for 2014 – maybe it be a successful year for everyone. 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] 02 | www.firstdistribution.co.za Cape Town Head Office Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Bloemfontein Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Johannesburg Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Printed by Hirt & Carter. 1 Intersite Ave, Umgeni Business Park, Durban Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] 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. Port Elizabeth Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]