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Business Scope
Overberg supplies and maintains most types of computer
systems and software. Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000,
Windows XP, Novell and Unix networks are installed and
administrated - including the required network cabling
backbone. Our workshop also repairs many types of
printers and other peripherals. We develop business
database systems and currently have packages installed
in the abalone, wine and security industries. Several of
our clients are also provided with unique and
specialized maintenance i.e. ADT Security and the
National Research Foundation.
History
Two ex-Denel employees, Johan Shultz and James Sleigh
formed Overberg Computers CC in April of 1995. At that
time both Johan and James were consulting independently.
After joining forces they moved into the first premises
at no. 6 Harbour Road in Hermanus. Overberg Computers CC
quickly expanded and, being the first professional
computer business in the area, the list of clients grew
rapidly. In December of the same year the first employee
was appointed to help with the large amount of technical
work. In July of 1996 Johan returned to Denel and James
became the sole member of the corporation. The business
continued to grow and the staff compliment increased. In
May of 1999 the entire corporation was bought by Jaco
Visagie, who immediately embarked on a new expansion
drive. Overberg also moved into the area of providing
customized solutions for back up, Internet access, email
and data storage.
Infrastructure
During April 2001 the corporation moved into its current
premises at Unit 3, Eastcliff Village in Hermanus’ Main
Road. The floor space measures 150 square meters and
contains our retail area, workshop, offices, servers and
Internet technology. The offices are fully networked,
incorporating three servers, and serve as an example of
the quality of our installations. Our dedicated ¼
Terabyte Network Attached Ghost Server enable us to
image our client’s data before a repair commences,
thereby eliminating the possibility of data loss. The
Corporation currently has three vehicles, which are used
to service clients from Cape Town to Riviersonderend.
Employees
Overberg Computers CC currently employs two consultants,
six full-time technicians, a sales assistant, office
administrator, receptionist and cleaner. Several of our
employees are Microsoft Certified Professionals and many
also have A+ certification. A presence is also
maintained in the Stanford / Gansbaai area with a
semi-permanent technician based in Stanford.
Customers
Since 1995 Hermanus has grown dramatically and there has
been a strong inflow of new customers. Overberg
Computers CC has clients ranging from large businesses
to private individuals, including schools, hospitals,
factories, hotels, municipalities, etc. We take great
pride in our unrivalled levels of technical expertise
and the high quality of hardware and services provided.
Suppliers
Overberg Computers CC has excellent relations with all
of the Cape Town hardware and software suppliers as well
as many Johannesburg based suppliers. We are authorised
Microsoft resellers and importers/distributors of
Deerfield, MicroWorld, Dovico and Mansfield software
products. We are the sole distributors of Psion products
in the Overberg region. Due to our strong track record
we have good credit terms with our suppliers and our
technical competence has earned us their respect.
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