Adcomtec Becomes First Reseller in Switchcom's Distribution Strategy for Tarana's Revolutionary ngFWA Solutions

Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 April 2023 

In the wake of their partnership announcement with Tarana — pioneers in next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) — innovative ICT distributor Switchcom Distribution has named Adcomtec as its inaugural value-added reseller (VAR) of Tarana solutions in the Southern African market.

As part of Switchcom's strategic deployment and dedication to delivering world-class solutions to the market, the firm has enlisted Adcomtec, a leading consultation service provider for Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators, to offer value-added services alongside Tarana's ground breaking ngFWA broadband platform: Gigabit 1 (G1).

Terry Sanderson, Executive Director of Adcomtec, expressed, "Our alliance with Switchcom and Tarana is a momentous step in bridging the digital divide. We are elated to provide this state-of-the-art wireless technology to our customers and support them in staying connected in an increasingly digital world. Tarana's ngFWA technology is a game changer in the industry, and we are thrilled to join forces with Switchcom to introduce this brand to the market."

Switchcom's General Manager, Mandie van Zyl, was delighted to announce her company's collaboration with Tarana and Adcomtec. "Together, we will supply G1 to the Southern African market and offer both ours and Adcomtec's customers the most effective broadband solutions available."

About Switchcom Distribution

Established in 2015, Switchcom Distribution is a dynamic and inventive ICT distributor with the objective of bringing South Africa the finest quality brands in the wireless, networking, VoIP, surveillance and fibre sectors. Our extensive product range supports our vision of providing our clients with a comprehensive solution. Our services include sales, distribution, technical support and financing for resellers, installers, ISPs, WISPs and end-users. Our product portfolio consists of leading international brands, and we continuously strive to expand our product offering, ensuring cutting-edge technology. Switchcom Distribution can be found online at www.switchcom.co.za or by phone at 010 007 2555.

About Adcomtec

Founded in June 2012, Adcomtec is a value-added solutions provider in the telecommunications infrastructure space. Our core expertise lies in the design, deployment and support of optical transmission networks that cater to the core, metro and access space. Our clientele comprises numerous new operators providing optical transport services to hundreds of corporations, enterprises, and residential customers in the SADC region. To learn more about Adcomtec and its offerings, please visit www.adcomtec.co.za or contact us by phone at 087 135 4917.

About Tarana

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and more than $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has been embraced by more than 200 service providers globally. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Visit www.taranawireless.com for more on G1.