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ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY

Boosting edge to cloud solutions for digital demand

Tarsus Distribution is positioning itself to be a next-generation edge to cloud distributor in the enterprise division for the South African market , and is leveraging the product portfolio of Vertiv and other global vendors like HP , Dell , Lenovo , Microsoft , Sophos , Juniper Networks , for this dynamic positioning .
Jamie Scott , Chief Technology Officer , Tarsus Distribution

Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has appointed Tarsus Distribution as a distribution partner for Sub Saharan Africa , with the aim of expanding Vertiv ’ s reach across the region , in particular within the local IT channel .

Tarsus Distribution has a successful history , having done business within the Southern African Development Community for more than 35 years . The company is one of Southern Africa ’ s strongest IT distribution companies . Tarsus Distribution brings to the partnership with Vertiv , depth and breadth of vendor experience , channel reach , sales expertise , and a focus on reseller partners and their needs .
Tarsus is a broad-based distributor , with a strong focus on adding value within the end user computing , print and enterprise solution
The expectation from newly onboarded resellers is to be able to build needed technical skills for first-line support and to uncover joint opportunities .
spaces . Tarsus works closely with local resellers in order to help uplift their skills sets and improve relevance with clients .
The Tarsus Distribution portfolio focuses on two distinct areas : end user computing and printing ; and enterprise computing . Falling within the enterprise side is Tarsus ’ networking division , which incorporates networking , energy , servers and storage solutions , as well as a software and security business .
Tarsus ’ primary areas of operation are South and Southern Africa , including the Southern African Development Community member states . Tarsus has offices in South Africa as well as in some SADC countries .
“ This partnership with Tarsus will assist both businesses in reaching new audiences , providing Vertiv with a well-experienced , broad-based local distributor , in addition to our existing partners . These strengths make for an excellent opportunity for Vertiv locally ,” said George Moss , Enterprise Sales Director Southern Africa , Vertiv .
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