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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ SOFTWARE & COMPUTER SERVICES
ESQUIRE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
www.esquire.co.za
VALUE PROPOSITION
Esquire Technologies is the leading distributor of PC components, accessories and peripherals, networking, point-of-sale, security and surveillance, and digital lifestyle products to resellers throughout southern Africa. Key to Esquire’s success has been its strong network of small to medium sized resellers countrywide. Esquire also has established relationships with large retail outlets and secured alliances with international brands. Esquire’s unique proposition in the market is the group’s focus on keeping its product range relevant and contemporary. With representation in China, USA, UK and EU countries, the Esquire range reflects the latest global trends with up-to-the-minute products, constantly moving and shifting with the growth and evolution of IT. Recognised for outstanding distribution performance that includes promotion of world-class brands, target growth identification, value added services and solutions, as well as business to business excellence, Esquire was awarded CRN Distributor of the Year 2009, one of the most prestigious categories in the Information Technology sector. Managing Director of Esquire Technologies, Asgar Mahomed was declared Business Person of the Year in the Islamic Finance Business Awards 2009, for his contribution towards sustainable economic development as well as community upliftment. Esquire was also runner-up in the Large Business Entity category. A significant achievement for Esquire this year was to become the first IT company in the world to enter into a partnership with FIFA, as the official distributor of computer accessories carrying the FIFA brand for the 2010 World Cup. Esquire envisages that this FIFA partnership will open new doors and create relationships with resellers that would otherwise not have been possible; not to mention, the great opportunity of being involved in this historic world event hosted in South Africa.
BUSINESS & FINANCE Financial year-end: 28 February Bank: Absa Bank Limited Accountants: H Gordon & Partners Incorporated Major accounts: JSE listed companies, government departments, large retailers, SMB sector CONTRACTS & AWARDS Recent major contracts: Distribution contracts with Kingston, Disney, Global brands, Hitachi, AC Ryan and Asustek, LoveLife Foundation and large mass retail chain stores, Business Person of the Year in the FNB Islamic Finance Business Awards 2009, CRN Distributor of the year 2009 and CRN award for 16 x individual categories, Gold Partner Award 2009 BenQ FZE MiddleEast –Best performing distributor NATURE OF BUSINESS Products/services offered: PC components, accessories and peripherals, networking, point-of-sale, security and surveillance, and digital lifestyle products to resellers throughout southern Africa Exports: Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia Sales warehouse and production facilities: ±8 000 square metres Vision: To be one of the most admired and dynamic black empowered Information Technology (IT) distribution companies
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“Recognised for outstanding distribution performance that includes promotion of world-class brands, target growth identification, value added services and solutions, as well as business-tobusiness excellence.”
MAHOMED CASSIM CEO
COMPANY INFORMATION STATISTICS/ DEMOGRAPHICS/ HISTORY Year founded: 2000 Founding members: Asgar Mahomed and Mahomed Cassim Employees: 169 Branches: Six – Nelspruit, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Boksburg and Midrand
PROFILE
Mission: To source and distribute best-of-breed, global brands of IT and communication products to its customers in Africa. TRAINING & CSI Training initiatives: Service and product training, sales training, product presentations, and product display; staff receive hands-on training to assure customers of optimal service EMPOWERMENT STATUS SCORECARD Rating date
9 December 2009
Level 3 Contributor – 80.40 points Ownership
15.00
Management Control
10.00
Employment Equity
16.00
Skills Development
1.40
Preferential Procurement
18.00
Enterprise Developemnt
15.00
Socio-Economic Development Verified by
5.00 Actus BEE solutions
FAST FACTS 1. Competitive pricing and high stock levels 2. Extensive product range, support and repairs 3. Superior quality and leading global brands 4. Countrywide and neighbouring country distribution 5. Enhanced buying experience at Xpress Warehouse six days a week and online ordering
CONTACT INFORMATION CEO: Mahomed Cassim Managing Director: Asgar Mahomed Financial Director: Yousuf Mahomed General Manager: Seema Govender Operations Manager: Richard Watters Sales Manager: Frank Nolte Human Resources Manager: Lilian Sangweme Physical address: 71 Landmarks Avenue, Kosmosdal, Samrand Postal address: PO Box 3768, The Reeds 0158 Telephone: +27 (0)12 657 8500 Fax: +27 (0)12 657 0444 Email: info@esquire.co.za Website: www.esquire.co.za
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