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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

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

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

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