In keeping with the spirit that won its parent company the company of the year award*, Computer Exchange is a monument to innovative ideas that have the community at heart. Pax South Africa launched Computer Exchange as part of its main-stream IT focus. Computer Exchange stocks computers, notebooks, printers and other IT accessories.
Having to operate under less-than-sunny financial weather, the company's management has had to adapt and the experience has taken a turn set to benefit South Africans and businesses across the board. The ever-increasing legislation and duty of care obligations surrounding IT asset disposal means that organisations now need an effective, reliable and financially secure service to man-age and dispose of end-of-life IT equipment. CEO Mr. Chris Edeh believes the success of an IT business is predicated on price and customer services no matter the market condition. He is proud to herald the arm extended to the public because of the rewards on either side of that key word price.
Computer Exchange is under the Microsoft Secondary PC program, which has a bright outlook for middle to low income users. This program gives the larger companies an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their old pc's instead of having them pile up in corridors or collect dust in garages. "As a Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher, we can work with companies to donate to organizations not just the computer hardware they wish to donate, but also, the Windows operating system already installed. We provide the legal framework for an original owner of a Microsoft operating system to pass on the rights for use of this software to the recipient of the computer. This recipient is then licensed and does not need to purchase a new copy of the software for use on the computer. This pro-gram is run by Microsoft to help deliver the benefits of IT to educational institutions, charities and end users."
Edeh is quick to explain the benefits, noticing a frown that silently questions the difference between the refurbished and ordinary second hand pc. "Our refurbished computer is armed with genuine Microsoft XP. Computer Exchange opens to its customers the keys to software updates whenever they need them." A visit to their offices always has somebody saying something about "I bought a computer..." suggesting a fully functional support terminal even after the sale is complete. Most important for the excited CEO is what it means for South Africans across the disposable cash spectrum; a complete PC for R999. "It's about affordability," he says. He has a particular interest in previously disadvantaged South Africans, SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and end users.
Determined that the current turmoil in the markets does not impede the progress in the growth and development of this demographic, he has set it so that they too can benefit from the refurbishment program. Whereas a pc of the quality, in both hard-ware and software, that Computer Exchange is offering would ordinarily cost in excess of R3000 and even R4000 (genuine Microsoft XP software costs approximately R2000 on its own), Computer Exchanges Licenses are more than 50% less "without sacrificing quality" he emphasizes."
Computer Exchange is located on 18 Rissik Street, behind the Ghandi Square Bus Terminal. They are also online at www.computerexchange.co.za or Tel: 086 111 5579 Pax South Africa won the KLM Company of the Year Award in February 2009.
Contact information:
Chris Edeh
CEO
Computer Exchange
www.computerexchange.co.za
086 111 5576
