{"id":265021,"date":"2018-06-19T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T05:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=265021"},"modified":"2018-06-19T15:58:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T13:58:06","slug":"become-a-premium-partner-of-global-tech-distributor-ingram-micro-now-operating-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/industrynews\/265021-become-a-premium-partner-of-global-tech-distributor-ingram-micro-now-operating-in-south-africa.html","title":{"rendered":"Become a premium partner of global tech distributor Ingram Micro now operating in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3phLmluZ3JhbW1pY3JvLmNvbS9BYm91dC1Vcy9CZWNvbWUtYS1SZXNlbGxlci5hc3B4?source=190618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingram Micro<\/a><\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services, and logistics solutions is looking for local partners in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Ingram Micro is building a strong local presence, with its South African office based at the Design Quarter Complex in Fourways, Johannesburg and a skilled team that offers personalised service and support to its partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ingram-Micro.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-265025\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ingram-Micro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ingram-Micro.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ingram-Micro-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ingram-Micro-595x400.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>The world\u2019s leading tech distributor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ingram Micro has almost 40 years of industry-leading expertise in delivering best-in-class logistics solutions, strong global alliances, exceptional economies of scale, and a solid focus on reducing costs in the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>The company supports global operations by way of an extensive sales and distribution network throughout North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local sales offices and\/or representatives in 52 countries<\/li>\n<li>155 distribution centers worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Representing over 1,700 suppliers, including Acer, Apple, Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, Symantec, VMware and others<\/li>\n<li>Serving more than 200,000 customers in approximately 160 countries<\/li>\n<li>Creating growth opportunities within the hard to reach SMB market as more businesses use technology to add scale, enhance services and improve productivity<\/li>\n<li>Providing support from 30,000+ associates worldwide<\/li>\n<li>The only global broad-based IT distributor with significant Asia Pacific presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Ingram Micro in South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ingram Micro began operating in South Africa in 2007 to provide procurement, sales, distribution, technical and repair support, and logistics services.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the company has refocussed on new developing market offerings and is fully committed to the South African market, offering several main solution divisions that deliver a portfolio covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cloud services<\/strong> \u2013 Including Microsoft, IBM, VMware, Acronis, Veeam, shortpoint, Dropbox, skykick, Apptivo, Witty Parrot and BitTitan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Security<\/strong> \u2013 Including GFi, FireEye, A10 Networks, CoFense, Alien Vault, Nexthink, Nuix and Syncplicity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking and Communications<\/strong> \u2013 Including <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cHM6Ly9teWJyb2FkYmFuZC5jby56YS9uZXdzL2luZHVzdHJ5bmV3cy8yNDk0NjUteW91LWRvbnQtbmVlZC1maWJyZS1nZXQtc3VwZXItZmFzdC13aXJlbGVzcy1jb25uZWN0aXZpdHktd2l0aC11YmlxdWl0aS5odG1s?source=190618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubiquiti<\/a><\/strong>, Cradlepoint, D-Link and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cHM6Ly9teWJyb2FkYmFuZC5jby56YS9uZXdzL2luZHVzdHJ5bmV3cy8yNDk2MDktZ2V0LWJldHRlci1mYXN0ZXItaW50ZXJuZXQtZ2V0LWEtbGlua3N5cy1yb3V0ZXIuaHRtbA?source=190618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linksys<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Capture\/Point of Sale<\/strong> \u2013 Including Datalogic, Datamax-O\u2019Neil, Honeywell, Motorola, TomTom and Zebra Technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional and Training services<\/strong> \u2013 Including IBM, VMware, Microsoft and Symantec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trade with the rest of Africa has increased significantly over the past few years, with Ingram Micro\u2019s primary focus on sub-Saharan countries. Aligned to this support is a fully-bonded contracted warehouse to support special needs of resellers in these countries.<\/p>\n<p>Ingram Micro is the largest value-added distributor in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region, with 10 offices across the region, covering more than 70 countries and employing over 850 associates, with 50,000 reseller contacts, and 10,500 reseller companies across the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAs a regional value-added distributor who has been taking the lead in bringing innovative solutions to the market, our offering ranges from solutions, services and training around best-in-breed global Technology Vendors,\u201d said <\/strong><strong>Dr. Ali Baghdadi, senior Vice President, Ingram Micro META region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ingram Micro in South Africa is looking to expand and align its vendor offerings to the local market and leverage off the global and regional vendor contracts already in place.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Why partner with Ingram Micro?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ingram Micro has been at the forefront of the global technology marketplace since its beginnings in 1979 and is passionately committed to its role as an indispensable business partner \u2013 a valued bridge between its vendors and customers.<\/p>\n<p>For resellers, the company provides unique offerings that create sales and profit opportunities, including valuable vendor relationships, sales programs, access to credit, and training and development.<\/p>\n<p>In South Africa, Ingram Micro offers resellers both exceptional customer service and a good rolling stock holding.<\/p>\n<p>Partnering with one of the world\u2019s largest corporates has its advantages, such as reliability and great credit terms, but Ingram Micro still offers the personalised service that you\u2019d expect from an SME. No transaction is considered too small, and Ingram Micro prides itself in not treating resellers differently based on the size of their deals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, thanks to its well-stocked European warehouse, Ingram Micro can get necessary stock within 10 working days \u2013 as opposed to the weeks it would take to order directly from the vendor.<\/p>\n<p>Ingram Micro also strategically focuses on many niche products, selecting those that are very high-end, but offer resellers better margins and less competition in the market.<\/p>\n<p>With Ingram Micro\u2019s keen understanding of IT marketplace needs, broad customer reach, and a best-in-class operation that sets the standard for the industry, the company offers innovative and complete supply chain solutions that help build businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Why not make an appointment to visit the team at their offices to see how they can start a mutually beneficial partnership and grow your business.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to become an exclusive partner, visit the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3phLmluZ3JhbW1pY3JvLmNvbS9BYm91dC1Vcy9CZWNvbWUtYS1SZXNlbGxlci5hc3B4?source=190618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingram Micro website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingram Micro \u2013 the world\u2019s largest wholesale technology distributor \u2013 is looking for partners in South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":340989,"featured_media":265053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28937],"tags":[35,22375],"class_list":["post-265021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industrynews","tag-headline","tag-ingram-micro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265021"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/340989"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265021"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265021\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/265053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=265021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=265021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}