| Datatec was founded in 1986 as a distributor of networking access and communications solutions. The Group comprised two separate business divisions: Datatec Networking and Communications and POStec. Jans Montanana was the founder and chief architect behind Datatec. |
Datatec was successfully listed on the JSE Limited and raised R9 million by way of an initial public offering. The listing placed the Group in a strong position to take advantage of the expanding data communications and networking market. Revenues and profits grew significantly in the first reporting period. A third business division called PIPEX SA was formed in the same year. |
UUNET Internet Africa was established as a joint venture between Datatec and UUNET Technologies, offering extensive national and international access to the internet as well as specialised design and support services |
1997 saw Datatec expand internationally. Datatec UK was established as a focused internet technology and networking solutions value-added distributor in the wake of the aquisition of Logical Networks enabled the Group to provide the full scope of network integration services to blue chip companies in the UK and Europe. |
The aquisition of US distributor Westcon, Inc. saw the consolidation of Datatec's distribution business on five continents under the Westcon brand. The Group successfully achieved the transition from a regional player to a truly international operation. |
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