First Distribution

22/10/2026

First Distribution and Mimecast strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across Africa
First Distribution is proud to announce its partnership with Mimecast, expanding access to Mimecast’s advanced cyber resilience solutions across the African market.

Through this collaboration, First Distribution will enable its partner ecosystem to help organisations strengthen protection across email, data, people and AI, while addressing an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

Read the full press release to learn more about the partnership and what it means for partners and customers across Africa.

Find Out More: https://buff.ly/OpAJeXz

22/10/2026

Disrupt the plans of cyber villains.
Your strongest defence starts with your people.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, empower your employees to recognise phishing attacks, spot suspicious activity and make smarter security decisions.

With the Kaspersky Security Awareness Platform, build a security-conscious workforce, strengthen everyday cyber habits and reduce human-related security risks.

Build awareness. Change behaviour. Strengthen your security.

Find Out More: https://buff.ly/tqQgaJh

21/10/2026

From models to meaning. Months to days.

Most data teams don't have a modelling problem. They have a time problem. By the time models are documented, governed and understood by the business, priorities have already moved on.

Join First Distribution and Quest for a one-hour session on how modern data modelling turns complex data structures into clear, trusted data your business can act on, in days instead of months.

📅 10 November 2026
🕚 11:00 to 12:00 (SAST)

Built for data architects, data modellers, BI leads and IT decision-makers.

Find out more and save your seat: https://buff.ly/6NFEd5C

20/10/2026

We're heading to the Dell Technologies Forum 2026!

Join Dell Technologies at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit as they showcase the innovations helping organisations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.

📅 3 November 2026
📍 Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

Register: https://buff.ly/XJeNv7W

See you there!

20/10/2026

A big thank you to our partners who joined us for our IBM Turbonomic coffee session.

Together, we unpacked how AI-powered automation can help organisations optimise application resources, reduce cloud spend, and maintain application performance across hybrid cloud environments.

From real-time insights with IBM Instana to smarter resource management with IBM Turbonomic, it was a morning filled with valuable conversations and practical takeaways.

Thank you for your engagement and partnership. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

15/10/2026

Make Toad your database productivity advantage.

More data. More demands. One powerful toolset to help your database teams simplify, automate and optimise.

With Toad by Quest, GenAI helps speed up queries, automate routine administration and reduce the time spent firefighting, so your team can focus on what matters.

And for a limited time, you can save:

30% OFF a 1-year Toad licence
40% OFF a 3-year Toad licence

Already using Toad? Equip more of your team.
New to Toad? Now is the time to get started.

Ranked #1 by IDC in Database Development and Optimisation software for 8+ years.

Offer valid 1 October – 30 November 2026
Valid on new purchases only. Orders must be booked with Quest by 30 November.

Ready to boost database productivity? Speak to us to learn more or request a quote.

15/10/2026

Did you know?

Data modernisation is one of the biggest enablers of AI success.

First Distribution offers Microsoft Fabric workshops designed to help customers modernise data platforms, improve analytics, and prepare for AI-driven innovation.

14/10/2026

A server is the backbone of your business, powering the applications, data, and services your teams rely on every day!

Choosing a server isn't just about buying hardware. It's about enabling business growth.

Whether you need a Tower, Rack, Edge, Mission-Critical, or AI-ready server, the right solution depends on your workloads, performance requirements, and future plans.

Today's infrastructure decisions shape tomorrow's opportunities.

Talk to the First Distribution Lenovo team about finding the server that's right for your business.

Find Out More: https://buff.ly/hy5oF9Z

14/10/2026

Two Awards. One Exceptional Team.

First Distribution is proud to be recognised as the:
- Best Cloud Distributor
- Best Cyber Security Distributor

Thank you to our partners, vendors and teams for making this achievement possible.
Together, we're shaping the future of technology.

13/10/2026

A successful partner session with BitTitan and First Distribution!

Today, we brought our partners together in Johannesburg for an engaging session focused on simplifying the migration of data, identities, and devices across Microsoft environments.

From discussing real-world migration challenges to exploring new opportunities and the latest BitTitan capabilities, the session provided valuable insights into how we can better support our partners and their customers.

A big thank you to the BitTitan team and all our partners who joined us and contributed to the discussions. We look forward to building on these conversations and creating more opportunities together.

30/01/2024

We are hiring!

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join our team as a Commercial Business Developer – Huawei EBG in the JHB, Kyalami branch.

Your primary focus will be on acting as a client advocate, dedicated to enhancing client experience and building relationships.

You will play a pivotal role in driving gross profit targets through resellers and promoting First Distribution’s Huawei product portfolio within the new and existing reseller client base.

Minimum Requirements:
·Proven experience in a sales role, preferably in the technology or IT distribution industry.
·Strong understanding of Huawei products and services.
·Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
·Proficient in CRM systems and sales forecasting.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge review the job description and apply now through the link provided:
https://lnkd.in/dVxSti8R

04/02/2020

Built on a cloud-native architecture that offers data integration and data cataloging, Hitachi Vantara’s Lumada data lake reduces the cost and complexities of big data:

Lumada Data Lake from Hitachi reduces the cost and complexities of big data. It is built on a flexible, cloud-native architecture that offers data integratio...

27/01/2020

The earth resources industry is on its digital transformation journey.

Get this 451 Research report to learn how can enable and ease DX deployments: https://hubs.ly/H0mLtJL0

20/09/2019

The First Distribution Cape Town team WON a wonderful pizza lunch from Smile Radio today. As an extra treat, the team also had the chance to go live on air.

Smile Radio host Ewan Strydom also personally delivered the tasty pizzas.

A BIG thank you to the Smile Radio team for the great treat.

26/06/2019

Microsoft Azure data centres provide many exciting possibilities for South African businesses looking to take their public cloud to the next level.

Find out all about the exciting possibilities of Microsoft Azure in the video in the link below.

https://hubs.ly/H0jw3QP0

25/06/2019

Is your storage fast enough to keep up?

In a fast-changing digital landscape, you need storage fast enough to keep up with current and future needs.

You need IBM all-flash storage systems.

Upgrade your business' storage here: https://hubs.ly/H0jtRts0

19/03/2019

It's time to experience the power of Microsoft Azure's security solutions. Access 3rd party security solutions and pick the best security option for your business. Stay secure with Azure, through First Distribution, Africa's leading Cloud distributor.

Cloud for all, large and small.

See why more South African businesses are adopting the Azure Cloud with this exclusive white paper: https://hubs.ly/H0h2sMS0