Company Announcement: Sahara, Wavestone Computers in distribution partnership agreement

Sahara, Wavestone Computers in distribution partnership agreement

Sahara has confirmed its appointment of Wavestone Computers as a distributor of the full range of Sahara PC infrastructure, including desktops and mobile & wireless solutions.

Wavestone Computers is a Pretoria-based supplier of ICT infrastructure sourced from a number of recognised vendors.

These globally acclaimed brands include Foxconn, Jaspa, Lexmark, Maxtor, Microsoft and Samsung. The company already enjoys a relationship with Sahara based on ongoing support for the Sahara mobile solution offering.

Gary Naidoo, deputy MD at Sahara, says the partnership is a very positive step in the company’s effort to extend is reach, particularly from a regional perspective.

“We have a very well established presence in Gauteng, and have decided to emphasise our services and offering, and add value to the channel by reinforcing support for retailers and partners in the northern regions of South Africa,” says Naidoo.

“Wavestone Computers is an experienced, established provider of PC infrastructure services and support. It enjoys a wide regional reach and we believe has the experience, knowledge and resources to assist us in growing our market share. It is also understood that the long-term agreement will benefit both parties in penetrating the market space,” he continues.

Gary Gradwell, General Manager at Wavestone Computers, is pleased to have entered into an agreement with Sahara and believes it will certainly reinforce his company’s existing service to its dealer base.

“In the last few years we have not been able to leverage off a desktop solution in terms of a branded PC. We have been in the business of white box distribution and obviously would like to transfer the benefits of warranty and technical support. The objective is to match the volume of distributed machines with the required level of technical support. This is where we expect the branded PC to make a significant difference to our reseller and dealer base,” says Gradwell.

“The choice to partner with Sahara is based on the company’s credentials as an established vendor with a proven track record in technical support and value to the channel, as well as the strength of its mobile solution offering. It was important for us to associate and partner with a local company, one that has the capacity and resources to fulfill the criteria. We believe Sahara is exactly the partner we have been looking for,” he adds.

Visit our website for more information www.sahara.co.za or www.wavestone.co.za