Microsoft SA’s mission is to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create and speaks to our new worldview which is rooted in the intelligent edge and intelligent cloud. The intelligent edge is the interface between the cloud and the real world. It is the layer of mobile devices we use to access the data in the cloud, speeding up the processing power of IoT, helping this new world to react faster to changing conditions, and become more efficient. Our Business applications, Applications and Infrastructure, and Data and AI solutions, are designed to help accomplish effective digital transformation, by empowering employees, engaging customers, optimising operations and transforming products. Through gaming, Modern Life, and Modern Workplace we are driving quality engagement to create empowered experiences.

At F5, our mission is based on the fact that businesses depend on apps. Whether it’sapps that help connect businesses to their customers or apps that help employees do their jobs—we make sure apps are always available and secure, anywhere. The world’s largest enterprises, service providers, financial and educational institutions, government entities, and consumer brands rely on F5 to stay ahead of security, cloud, and mobility trends.

IBM is a leading global technology and solutions provider and the world’s largest consulting organization. IBM’s end-to-end global capabilities include: Services, Software, Information Technology Systems, Research and Financing. Operating in more than 170 countries, with over 350,000 employees, IBM creates business value for its clients through integrated solutions that leverage innovative IT and deep business insights. In Southern Africa, IBM is committed to partnering with governments, private sector companies, universities and communities to help drive transformation across the continent with high-value solutions and cross-industry capabilities covering healthcare, transportation, education, energy and banking, amongst others.

At BCX, we pride ourselves on being an end-to-end digital partner for businesses globally.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, BCX was established through the strategic alliance between South Africa’s premier information and communication technology (ICT) suppliers and a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure; creating the digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets.
BCX technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge enable business performance for our clients and ensures that they place their customers at the heart of their organisations.
Our global footprint spans across South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, UAE, The United Kingdom and Zambia.
We are a proudly level 1 B-BBE contributor in the South African territory.

Inspired by digitally native internet organisations (iO) and creative organisations (CO) of the future, the essence of the iOCO brand is the coming together of a community of great people with the best technology to serve humanity.

Axiz is SA’s leading information technology value added distributor that focuses on solutions covering edge devices, data centre and cloud. We believe in building ecosystems and transcending technology, with a results-driven focus that enables us to offer tailored solutions to our partners.

Commvault enables enterprises to redefine backup and recovery with a converged data management solution to protect, manage, and use an organization’s most critical asset — data. Commvault encompasses comprehensive data protection, backup and recovery, storage infrastructure, and more, that aligns with your cloud and on-premises data storage, IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions and established data governance and compliance procedures. No other data management solution available today provides the breadth and depth of coverage in their core offering as Commvault.

Datacentrix enables digitalisation success. Datacentrix is an integrated ICT solutions provider that uses leading technologies to deliver sustainable value to corporate and public sector organisations in Africa and the Middle East. Our specialist teams leverage the power of information and communications technologies to connect, transform, improve and future-proof business. We support our clients throughout their digital journey.

Datacentrix offers deep technical expertise across a mature offering, providing proven execution capability that is endorsed by the world’s foremost technology partners. With a strong African footprint, the company is recognised for its agility, in-depth knowledge, ethical practices and service-orientated offering. As an Alviva Holdings Group company, Datacentrix has access to an extended solution set, positioning the Group uniquely amongst its peers by eliminating the need to source alternative vendors or solutions in non-core areas. The move to becoming a more comprehensive technology solutions provider makes Datacentrix a more cohesive, more reliable and a stronger IT partner.

Obsidian has been on an open journey in South Africa since 1995 and celebrating 20 years of collaboration with Red Hat. The slogan of “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win” - Mahatma Gandhi's statement is true for Open Source around the world. Expanding possibilities Red Hat Forum 2019, we have moved from open source being ubiquitous, to what we can achieve from the benefits of open cultures, open dialogue which leads to open innovation and open solutions. Obsidian continues to be a premier partner of Red Hat. Connect with us @obsidianza #RedHatForumZA

9TH BIT Consulting was established in 2011 in to assist businesses across Africa to leverage existing IT systems, maximise investments, and ease the transition to current technologies from legacy systems. To achieve this, the company harnesses cutting edge technologies, including DevOps and continuous delivery (CD), big data and data ingestion, as well as the evolving middleware landscape, to relieve growing pressure on the viability and maintenance of older technologies and the applications built upon them.

Providing the best Enterprise Open source solution for your clients. Linux Warehouse, a subsidiary of Epsidon Technology Holdings, is a ‘pure’, value-added distributor of choice in the Enterprise Open Source market within sub-Saharan Africa. With more than 10 years of experience in the Enterprise Open Source Space, Linux Warehouse is committed to providing our partners with the highest levels of customer service. We take the time to understand our partners business and in turn they enjoy increased services revenue. Linux Warehouse’s growth has been built on end-customer demand for Enterprise Open Source solutions: Open Source solutions that are provided by a local partner and backed by a vendor. This end-customer interest and demand is leveraged by our partner through the subscription-based model. Linux Warehouse in an authorised distributor for Red Hat and provides world-class open source, enterprise IT solutions.

Torque IT, as solely endorsed Red Hat Certified Training Deliver Partner in South Africa, is passionate about innovation and committed to skills development both locally, within Africa and globally. We focus on the delivery of Red Hat training and certification services, that helps to close the IT skills gap and equips customers with the best capabilities. Torque IT engages with our partner network to reach more enterprises and offer comprehensive learning solutions tailored to customer needs, hereby activating continuous learning, pushing the latest knowledge to the field and bringing critical insights back to our customers.