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At First Distribution, we are committed to bringing leading-edge technologies to our partner ecosystem — backed by the comprehensive support you need to win and deliver confidently.  First Distribution stands out through our comprehensive professional presales support — from technical scoping and solution design guidance to partner- and customer-facing presentations. Our goal is simple: toRead more

At First Distribution, we are proud to collaborate with partners who share our commitment to innovation and growth. One such partner, Reflex, has recently taken an exciting step forward by signing up with Virtuozzo to enhance their cloud service offering. The Next Step in Cloud Innovation Reflex, known for delivering enterprise-grade IT infrastructure with aRead more

First Distribution recognised as Distributor of the year – EMEA finalist, one of many AWS Partners around the globe that help their customers drive innovation.   Las Vegas, NV – December 1, 2025 – First Distribution is excited to announce it was a finalist for “Distributor Partner of the Year – EMEA”, recognizing leaders around theRead more

As a provider of IT Solutions, your reputation is built on the resilience of the solutions you recommend. In an era where the average cost of a data breach is in the millions, “good enough” backup is no longer a defensible strategy. The most successful partners are shifting the conversation from simple recovery to holisticRead more

The accomplishment marks a significant milestone in technical excellence and reinforces our commitment to data innovation in South Africa. First Distribution is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement— Thokozani Ndwandwe Joins an Elite Group of Cohesity ACEs in South Africa. This milestone is not only a testament to his dedication and commitment to the CohesityRead more

Meet the women driving First Distribution’s Microsoft division The First Distribution value-add First Distribution is a leading Microsoft distributor in South Africa In a world of constant change, partners have to adapt quickly, making significant investments in billing and provisioning infrastructure, support practices, service offerings, training, sales and marketing operations. At the heart of thisRead more

Johannesburg – 12 May, 2025 – Mimecast, a global cybersecurity leader transforming the way businesses manage and mitigate human risk, has announced a strategic partnership with First Distribution, Africa’s leading value-added distributor for cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and data centre services. This collaboration is designed to simplify and enhance engagement for channel partners, equipping them withRead more

Johannesburg, South Africa, March 2025 – First Distribution is thrilled to announce its partnership with Virtuozzo, an alternative virtualization and cloud platform leader.   This strategic collaboration represents a significant step forward as First Distribution strengthens its position as a trusted aggregator of innovative cloud solutions. Virtuozzo offers service providers and enterprises a future-proof alternative toRead more

First Distribution is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), officially becoming a distributor of HPE’s world-class technology solutions. With this partnership, First Distribution will now offer HPE’s innovative portfolio of edge-to-cloud technologies, including AI, compute, storage, and hybrid cloud solutions. This collaboration strengthens First Distribution’s commitment to providing cutting-edge ITRead more

First Distribution recognised as Distributor Partner of the Year – EMEA finalist   Las Vegas, NV – December 2, 2024 – First Distribution is excited to announce it has been named a finalist of ‘Distributor Partner of the Year – EMEA’, recognising top AWS distributors that have provided significant contributions related to revenue and numberRead more