As official IT supplier to the U/19 IRB Rugby World Cup Championship, contested recently in Durban, Sahara Computers played its part in ensuring a successful competition. The company provided full Internet connectivity, access to data and up-to-the minute tournament information.
The infrastructure included Sahara's latest PCs based on AMD Athlon 64 processors, as well as Sahara Intel Centrino Wireless Mobile Technology notebooks complete with DVD writers.
This was incorporated into the ADSL network at the tournament office, allowing visiting players and managers to communicate abroad and receive match updates, scores, news and general information related to the championship.
"Digital communication is critical component within any major sporting event today. Sahara has been the leading ICT company as far as the provision of ICT solutions towards various sporting disciplines in the country, assisting in the development of national sports, and backing players and administrators alike. Our technology enables these sporting bodies and organisations to set high standards in the domestic arena and truly compete on a global level with regards to ICT infrastructure and equipment," says Atul Gupta, MD of Sahara Computers.
"This tournament represents another exciting avenue through which we can continue to support the overall growth and development of sport and simultaneously uplift the profile of our brand," adds Gupta.
According to SA Rugby, Sahara has contributed greatly towards the staging of a very successful world event through its provision of technical equipment to the tournament office.
"Thanks to the assistance of Sahara, SA Rugby and the IRB provided rugby enthusiasts and the media with a comprehensive, world-class information service. This service has no doubt helped us to attract awareness in both the electronic and the print media," explained Rayaan Adriaanse, Media Manager at SA Rugby.
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Established in 1997, Sahara Computers assembles and markets PCs and peripherals through a global distribution network that covers both established and emerging markets.
The company is based in Midrand and is the official distributor and original equipment manufacturer for a variety of top international vendors, including AMD, Creative, Delta, Epson, Intel, Lexmark, Maxtor, Microsoft, MSI, Samsung, SMC Networks and Symantec.
An accredited member of the Proudly South African campaign and SAVANT international brand awareness initiative, the Sahara business network stretches across SA to include Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. The company has established presence in key African countries like Kenya and Botswana, and is focused on an aggressive strategy to expand into this growing market.
For more information on Sahara Computers, its products and services, visit www.sahara.co.za.
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