.The First
Distribution Stack
First Distribution’s Stack allows vendors and business partners to view the full extent of the company’s distribution offerings at a glance.
T
he First Distribution Stack was introduced partly to counter the
notion that the company was still reliant on one or two sectors of
the industry. Its roots are based on the technology stack models
which are found in various forms within the industry where similar
communication functions are grouped into logical layers. A layer
serves the layer above it, and is in turn served by the layer below
it. In First Distribution’s application however, each layer represents an integral
component of a total packaged solution whilst simultaneously representing
a broad industry area in which First Distribution offers vendor products and
solutions.
Breaking it Down
First Distribution’s Stack can be broken down into eight levels, namely Client
Computing, Hosted Solutions, Security, Software, Virtualisation, Storage, Servers and Networking. Let’s take a look at the various stack levels in more detail:
Client Computing – The ability to remotely connect anytime & anywhere
securely is in high demand. By de-coupling the device from the network, IT can
now support all kinds of users in maximising client computing investment and
minimising costs, on everything from smart phones to thin clients. First Distribution’s ra