Microsoft appoints Rectron as original equipment manufacturer distributor

Microsoft South Africa has announced the appointment of Rectron as its fourth local original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distributor. From October 2002, Rectron will be licensed for the distribution of the OEM System Builder product.

"We are very pleased to announce our distribution partnership with Rectron which is based on a sound business relationship that has been built over the last five years," says Thomas Hansen, director of the small and medium business group at Microsoft South Africa.

"Rectron`s national footprint and experience with smaller businesses will assist resellers significantly in their dealings with the end-customer.

"Positive feedback from our reseller partners has strongly indicated that our channel has confidence in Rectron as a business and the level of service they offer," continues Hansen. "The input provided by our channel partners plays an important role in the appointment of distribution partners."

Mark Lu, CEO of Rectron, says: "Our appointment as a Microsoft OEM distributor is an important milestone in our development as it allows us to expand our business and equip resellers with the correct information and tools to correctly sell products to the end-customer."

"Our OEM distribution partners are extremely important to our business and play an integral role in the Microsoft value chain," adds Hansen. "We are looking forward to working with Rectron in providing system builders with great technology to offer added business value to their customers."

Microsoft South Africa`s distributors include Workgroup as a finished goods distributor and Comztek as a retail and finished goods distributor. Mustek, Axiz and Sahara will continue to act as local distributors of Microsoft OEM software.