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First Distribution Strengthens Cybersecurity Go-to-Market with Qualys

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 14 May, 2026 | 3

[14 May 2026, Johannesburg South Africa] First Distribution is proud to announce it is teaming up with Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, to bring a differentiated cyber risk management offering to modern IT environments. The collaboration brings together First Distribution’s strong channel presence and cybersecurity focus with Qualys’ proven,Read more

First Distribution Expands Datacentre Portfolio with the Addition of NexaVM

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 23 April, 2026 | 3

Johannesburg, South Africa – First Distribution, a leading value-added distributor of enterprise IT solutions in Southern Africa, today announced the expansion of its Datacentre division with the addition of NexaVM, a next-generation virtualisation platform designed for modern, cost-conscious IT environments. This strategic addition strengthens First Distribution’s Datacentre portfolio, enabling partners to offer customers a powerfulRead more

Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 31 March, 2026 | 3

Digital transformation has reshaped how enterprises operate. Applications now run across multiple clouds, employees work from various locations, and businesses rely on always-available digital services. As a result, enterprise networks must deliver secure, high-performance connectivity across branches, remote users, and cloud environments. Traditional WAN architectures built around centralised datacentres and private circuits struggle to meet these demands.Read more

First Distribution Appointed as Official Ruckus Networks Distributor Across the SADC Region

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 19 March, 2026 | 3

Johannesburg, November 2025 – First Distribution, a leading value-added IT distributor, is proud to announce its appointment as an authorised distributor for Ruckus Networks across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This strategic addition to First Distribution’s Networking Division strengthens its portfolio with industry-leading wired and wireless solutions designed to deliver reliable, secure, andRead more

First Distribution Appointed as Canonical’s First Africa-focused Distributor

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 17 March, 2026 | 3

First Distribution is excited to announce our partnership with Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and provider of open-source security, support and services.  As a leading value added distributor of complex ICT solutions, First Distribution delivers world class technology offerings to Enterprise and SME markets through a strong network of trusted resellers and partners. With thisRead more

Omnissa has been recognised as a leader in four 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape Assessments.

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 16 March, 2026 | 3

Omnissa has raised the bar in endpoint management, scoring highest across all four Use Cases in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Endpoint Management Tools report. Recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, this latest achievement reinforces Omnissa’s commitment to delivering secure, intelligent and autonomous endpoint experiences at scale. Evaluated against 16Read more

Omnissa has been recognised as a leader in four 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape Assessments.

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 16 March, 2026 | 3

Omnissa has been recognised as a Leader in four 2025–2026 IDC MarketScape assessments for unified endpoint management (UEM) — marking its seventh Leader positioning in core UEM and Frontline/IoT, fourth for Apple device management, and second consecutive recognition for Windows management. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, endpoint management is no longer just about control. Today’sRead more

Empowering Partners with Enterprise-Grade Cyber Security

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 24 February, 2026 | 3

In today’s hyper-connected digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting the perimeter — it’s about securing identities, applications, data, and users across highly distributed environments. Akamai plays an important role in this modern security landscape, and through First Distribution (FD), partners are enabled to deliver enterprise-grade security outcomes to customers across South Africa.Read more

Driving Partner Growth: How First Distribution Architects Market Leadership through AI and Security

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 18 February, 2026 | 2

At First Distribution, we don’t just distribute technology—we drive your growth. As Africa’s leading value-added distributor, we give our partners the edge they need to win in a fast-moving market. Our commitment is clear: we equip you with the solutions, insights, and support to stay ahead of the competition.  Werner, our Managing Director, says it best: “First DistributionRead more

Strengthening Cyber Resilience With Commvault

By First Distribution | Blog | 0 comment | 8 January, 2026 | 0

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, cyber resilience has become more than an IT responsibility — it is a core business priority. With cyberattacks increasing in both frequency and sophistication, organisations are under greater pressure than ever to safeguard their data, protect mission-critical systems, and maintain operational continuity. Commvault’s Minimum Viable Company (MVC) framework playsRead more

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