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Rectron, a leading South African distributor of IT products, is excited to expand its existing partnership with Microsoft to distribute Microsoft 365, Windows and server software into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Rectron and Microsoft’s partnership has spanned almost two decades, and this is another example of how the two tech organisations are looking to enhance the customer journey for seamless product access. “Extending our partnership with Microsoft to SADC is a key pillar of our strategy to expand Rectron’s presence in the region,” says Marilyn Shamba, Product Manager at Rectron. “Together, we hope to grow our reach as a key distributor of Microsoft products.” Under this partnership expansion, Rectron is now a one-stop shop for resellers in SADC for Microsoft products and services, which includes Microsoft 365 as a Fully Packaged Product (FFP) and an Electronic Software Delivery (ESD). Windows is also available as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OE...

Learners have experienced first-hand the progress that can be made with the right digital tools in place. In classrooms and lecture halls, lessons have increasingly been complemented by digital tools and platforms. Technology can and must be used to provide opportunities for all and bring about a future that is better and brighter than today. The rapid shift to digital teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a lot of opportunities for innovation and creativity. This isn’t to downplay experiences of disruption and hardship, but the acceleration of technology and the rise of digital learning have brought positive changes within education.   Improved availability and quality of information Technologies impact is perhaps best visible in the learning process. Not only is it easier to find any information online, but the information now comes in different formats.   In addition to e-books and websites, podcasts, photos, infographics, videos, and even video ga...

Top five channel trends to watch in 2022 Spencer Chen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rectron South Africa   The pandemic has left the channel in unchartered waters; challenging many of the assumptions that we once had about channel structures, according to a  survey  from the 2112 Group. But it’s not all bad. In fact, COVID-19 has been a catalyst for transformation across the industry; transformation that is long overdue.   As vaccine rollout strengthens, the hope is also that the next wave won’t be as severe with more people having had at least one shot. With this comes the opening up of the economy, which will bring business opportunities to the channel. We should see channel players starting to run more in-person events to bring personal connections back to business.   Some of the market trends that dominated 2021 will carry into 2022. Supply will continue to impact the local channel, but the situation is stabilising. A major challenge that the world faces is...