Epsidon Technology Holdings (Epsidon) announced today its acquisition of Nology, a leading specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions to service providers, network operators, systems integrators and resellers across Southern Africa.

Founded in 2001, Nology imports and distributes some of the top global brands, including Yealink, Zyxel, MikroTik, 3CX, Technicolor and Axiros. Additionally, Nology has established itself as the leading CPE device management provider to some of the largest ISPs and network operators in Southern Africa.

About the acquisition, Debbie Abrahall, Managing Director of First Distribution, a division of Epsidon, commented: “We are really excited about the acquisition of Nology as it provides us with additional high value solution offerings that we can take to our partner base, thereby allowing them to increase their value to their customers. Nology’s converged communications offerings will seamlessly extend some of First Distribution's offering, allowing us to bring integrated video, voice and data solutions to the channel. The converged communication market is experiencing much higher growth than the traditional ICT markets, and this will present opportunities for our partners to look at new revenue streams in these high growth areas.”

Karel Leuschner, Managing Director of Nology, commented on the acquisition: "Nology is very excited about joining the Epsidon group and the additional value this can bring to all our stakeholders. We have built a successful and growing business over the last 18 years and would not have been able to achieve this without the support from our customers, vendors and employees. Nology will leverage the Epsidon group’s footprint in West and East Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and Southern Africa to accelerate our African expansion strategy. Having access to the group’s larger reseller base in South Africa further ensures broader coverage and greater growth opportunities locally.”

Nology will retain its independence within the Epsidon group operating autonomously, under its existing brand and also benefiting from the group’s Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor status.

About Nology

Founded in 2001, Nology is a specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions to service providers, network operators, systems integrators and resellers across Southern Africa.

About First Distribution

First Distribution is the leading value-added distributor in Africa. Our offering includes a product portfolio of global leading Datacentre, Cloud, Networking and Security products and services. This embraces hybrid solutions with access to any combination of on premise, private cloud and public cloud end-to-end solutions from multiple vendors. The portfolio, together with highly skilled staff to support and manage vendors with an unrivalled level of expertise, ensures that our partners have the key elements required for success. First Distribution additionally hosts one of the largest technology partner-to-partner networks in Africa allowing partners to extend the reach of their solutions across the continent.

For more information on First Distribution, visit: Firstdistribution.com

Editorial Contacts

For Nology

Jennifer Eksteen

marketing@nology.co.za

For Epsidon Technology Holdings

Bronwen Jacobs

bronwen.jacobs@epsidon.co.za

JOHANNESBURG (February 6, 2020) – Nology, a leading value-added distributor of converged IP solutions, today announces a partnership with Minim to offer AI-driven Wi-Fi management and security services to network operators, Internet service providers and systems integrators across South Africa. Nology will demonstrate the new service offering at the MikroTik User Meeting (MUM) South Africa, taking place on 7 February 2020, at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.

“We are looking forward to showcasing Minim, the latest addition to our product portfolio,” said Karel Leuschner, Managing Director of Nology. “Nology recognizes the increasing support burden that service providers face as a result of expanding Wi-Fi utilisation and connected devices in homes and offices. We believe Minim’s platform will be a gateway for our partners to lower these ballooning expenses and better compete on value-added services. Choosing Minim is in line with our mission to provide comprehensive, best-of-breed solutions to the industry.”

Minim is the only AI-driven Wi-Fi management and IoT security platform that delivers freedom-of-choice on Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Now a Made for MikroTik software partner, Minim offers a Care Portal with unprecedented visibility and tools, leading to efficient customer service and operations. The company also delivers a mobile app for home users — available for white labeling— with intuitive features, including: guided Wi-Fi system setup, self-care, parental controls, ad blocking, privacy settings, security checks, and network improvement recommendations.

“We are excited to launch this partnership,” said John D’Amato, SVP Sales at Minim. “Nology is a trusted distributor of MikroTik hardware and innovative IP solutions. Minim’s AI-driven platform empowers service providers to better compete and retain customers. Together, we will provide top-notch consultation, support, and services to Nology’s network of partners and clients.”

Founded in 2001, Nology distributes and supports some of the top international Broadband, Wireless, Networking and VoIP brands, and has established itself as the leading CPE device management provider to some of the largest ISPs and Network Operators in Southern Africa. Nology is a channel-focused company that exclusively partners with ICT resellers, installers, and service providers. For more information, visit the Nology booth at MUM South Africa.

About Nology

Founded in 2001, Nology is a specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions to service providers, network operators, systems integrators and resellers across Southern Africa.

Minim

Minim is a cloud WiFi management platform that enables and secures a better connected home. Minim's Software as a Service (SaaS) helps operators increase revenue and reduce support costs by offering a premium managed WiFi service to their subscribers via customer premise equipment of their choosing. Subscribers benefit from best-in-class customer support, an easy-to-use mobile app, parental controls, AI-powered network recommendations, and more. The company is now partnering with service providers and consumer device manufacturers who want to help make home connectivity as safe and reliable as drinking water. To learn more, visit www.minim.co.

Contacts

For Nology

Grant Robertson, +27 10 980 0000

grant@nology.co.za

For Minim

Nicole Hayward, 1.833.96.MINIM x 7001

nicole@minim.co

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