DATAKEY GROUP PROFILE:
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Short History:
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DATAKEY Communication Systems:
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Datakey Communication Systems was established in 1992 as one of the first manufacturers in South Africa of “Fibre optic cable management” systems and related products. DCS is our primary holding company of the group divisions. DCS also owns all assets of the group such as the “Datakey Business Park” in Kempton Park. The business park has floor space of just over 1700m2 and consists of five rental units plus storage facilities. It currently houses our two technical centres, computer shop and administration offices as well as two tenants, Momentum Insurance and the J-LK Group. The premises are valued at 6 Million Rand.(See image)
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DATAKEY Group:
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In 1997 we established “Datakey Group” to diversify and focus our product offering to the Information Technology market.
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Datakey Group established the following key divisions:

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DATAKEY Nova:
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Datakey Nova is our corporate synergy division. Derived from the Latin word Nova means: "New Latin nova (stella) new (star), from Latin novus new", this clearly describes Datakey Nova's goals for the IT industry, to re-new and improve service levels and support systems. Nova provides corporate clients with a exceptional turnkey solution to their in-house and outsource IT requirements. Nova offers SLA's (Service Level Agreements), off-site service contracts, out of warranty repair contracts, corporate first line support, call centre contracts and courier services. Under Nova corporate clients are able to make use of all our key service divisions that Datakey Group has to offer as a single point of contact.

Nova is also our in-house brand application that describes the process that we implement to "supercharge" existing "box drop" notebook or desktop system. A Datakey Nova process provide a custom set-up system that incorporates a wide range a user friendly, fully installed and registered software applications, technical tweak settings to enhance and improve system performance and to provide a fully integrated "Plug and Play" user friendly and ready system.

With Nova you will find ethical, hard working and driven people that will ensure that your business is always our top priority. We understand that after sales service and client goodwill is just as important as marketing and initial client interaction to get the sale. We also understand that our core business is not necessarily yours but that our service offering will enhance and assist your business to achieve its goals.

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We offer the following; 

a. a single point of contact for all your internal and external IT requirements,
b. a “in an out-of warranty” repair services to extend your service offering,
c. data recovery and protection services that may not form part of your initial offer,
d. to provide technical experts, well equipped workshops and many years of experience,
e. professional fast turn services,
f. to extend your technical after sales service capability,
g. to assist you to increase your company service status and goodwill in the market,
h. to reduce your overhead cost, administration load and increase client satisfaction,
i. to reduce time consuming repetitive actions that adversely affect your bottom line,
j. a repair services for desktop computer systems, notebooks, laptops, printers and LCD/LED monitors/TV’s.
k. to take care of your clients as if they were our own,
l. to take out-of-warranty repair problems off your hands, just refer the client to us and we will take the necessary action.

        

DATAKEY Computers:
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Datakey_COMP_banner_400.png (63073 bytes)Datakey computers provide a fully equipped technical desktop computer repair centre, Our Datakey PC Distribution shop is aimed at our SOHO and walk-in client market. The shop stocks over a 1400 parts, components and accessories. Additional services include; cable reticulation, CCTV and access control systems, international product souring and IT technical training.

Datakey PC Distribution is the largest supplier of computer accessories such as cables, adapters, cards, internal and external add-on devices, and components in Kempton Park. We directly import our own range computer cases, mouse, keyboards, power supplies and a wide range of accessories into SA.

Our “Best-Of-Breed” product range include Dell and MSI notebooks, MSI - Desktop computers and Notebooks, HP - Compaq Notebooks, Samsung and LG – Monitors, Seagate Hard drives, Samsung, HP and LG LG CD-ROM/ DVD Writers, Corex - Peripherals,  nVidea and Radion graphic cards, SMC and C-Net wireless networking, Intel and AMD - Processors, Hinix, Trendnet and A-open – Memory (RAM) and Flash drives, Genius - Peripherals, Olympia - Dual Phones, Microsoft – Hardware and Software, Avast and Symantec - Software, these products are either the market leaders or known to be the best in the world. In the 10 years of operation in Kempton Park, Datakey PC Distribution has had less than 0.3% returns on faulty parts! (To view images of our Computer Shop click here),

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DATAKEY Notebook Solutions:
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DNS-LAB is a state of the art Notebook and Laptop repair centre and laboratory. Our repair capabilities are enhanced with high-end microscopes, imported from the USA, precision tooling imported from Switzerland and a highly skilled technical staff set. DNS-LAB not only provides standard fault-find and replacement options, but also we also repair equipment down to board and chip level. DNS-LAB is equipped to repair LCD / LED Monitors and television sets. DNS also provides a wide range of accessories and replacement parts such as batteries, chargers and memory modules. As an added service DNS refurbish and sell LAB tested Notebooks at bargain pricing.

DNS-LAB offers small, medium and large retailers, Insurance companies and independent dealers a business opportunity to enhance their service offering and to become a DNS-LAB registered agent. Becoming a DNS-LAB agent will provide you with the ability to make use of our internal experience, technical staff and laboratory equipment as if is an extension of your own business. Agents will receive a referral bonus and a percentage of parts and components required to repair a client system, and thus also create and additional cash flow into their business. (For more information on this business opportunity click here), or (To view images of our DNS LAB click here),

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DATAKEY Software Systems:
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DSS is also a registered Microsoft software partner service. DSS develop “boutique” style, industry specific software for the estate and retail market. DSS also also our website and software development division. Over the years Datakey has designed and developed some turn-key software packages and websites. We specialise in Boutique style software and websites for our more demanding clients. (To view some of our latest web developments click here).
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DATAKEY Manufacturing:
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DPS is our latest service offering to which enables Datakey Group to expand and enhance our "key solution" services offering to our existing clients and that of our Nova corporate clients. The strategic alliance between Datakey Group and Printegration now offers clients printer repairs and services either on-site or through our technical workshops. DPS offer corporate clients our Nova Service contract options. DPS has a national footprint and provide professional and a affordable service offering in the following provinces: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and the Garden Route. From Parys to Pretoria, from Polokwane to Port Shepstone we offer technical printer services and repairs with an extensive partner network. DPS also offers a wide range of printer solutions such as software management, consumables, printer stands etc. (To view more information regarding our Printegration offering click here).
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DATAKEY Manufacturing:
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Our manufacturing division specialises in the manufacturing and packaging of our own “Proudly South African” locally designed fibre optic cable management range of equipment under the trademark names of Stacker and Phoenix. (To view our Phoenix Fibre optic management products click here or to view our Stacker Fibre optic management products click here)
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DATAKEY Warranty:
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a. We provide a 7 day warranty on all software repair, OS repair, Virus removal, Software installation, Data recovery.

b. We provide a 14 day warranty on all hardware repairs; this includes solder, part replacement and electronic component replacement.

c. We provide a 12 month manufacturer’s warranty on all components and parts supplied.

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DATAKEY Printer Repair Services:
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Our focus is to provide expert and specialised services in the field of desktop computer systems, notebooks, laptops, printers and LCD/LED monitors/TV repairs. We do not currently provide an in-house printer repair services, Nova has however partnered up with a reputable and certified, HP, Canon, Lexmark, Oki  etc printer repair company with a national footprint to assist and extend our key service offering. Nova endeavours to take care of all your printer problems under our company assurance and Quality Control systems. The agreement is also structured in such a way that we will be price competitive.
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DATAKEY Shipping:
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We provide nation-wide collection and delivery shipping facilities;

 a.        Gauteng and Pretoria regions at R45.00 up to 15Kg per trip,

b.       National at R190 or up to 70Kg per trip.

c.        * Prices are subject to change due to new legislation and a Nova agreement.

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DATAKEY Mission Statement:
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To become the first choice key solution provider and service centre for IT equipment in South Africa.
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DATAKEY Motto:
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Our motto is “With Datakey you will always make the informed choice, to this we aim we take time to explain to clients the benefits and features of an existing or new product, we do not support the “Box-Drop” business model that chain stores adhere to. We strive to provide our clients with personal service and real value for money solutions and we still believe that "Honesty is still the best policy" to build a business, earn respect and to provide a professional and ethical service to our clients.
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DATAKEY Target Market:
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Our focus is on companies that wish to enhance their product offering, after sales service and good will to their clients. Our corporate target market is IT distribution companies, Wholesalers and Retailers of computer equipment such as Notebooks / laptops Television and LCD / LED Monitors and printers. Our Computer dealer market includes smaller outlets and independent retailers.

Our local markets consist of mainly SMBE’s (Small to Medium Business Enterprises), and Home / Home office users that require professional and personal service with a no-nonsense product warranty and after sales service attitude. Some of our more recent business clients are: Denel African Aircraft Corporation, Goodies For Gardens, Noag’s Market, LGA, Nightingales Jewellers, Steers, AIDA, Private Property, Estpto Real Estates, Remax Properties, Wizards, C&J Bags & Twines, Ellen Pharmacy, Old Mutual, Sanlam, Huge Printing, Coca-Cola, ITTS Africa, ASG Computers, South African Defence Force, Telkom, Eskom, Transtel, Sasol,  … to name but a view.

Our international market consist of network designers and fibre optic cable installers. We export our trademark locally designed and manufactured Stacker and Phoenix fibre optic cable management systems to more than 27 countries across the world.

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DATAKEY Experience:
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Our technical personnel have a combined experience of over 30 years in the IT industry. Our DNS LAB technical divisional Manger has over 9 Years experience in Notebook / Laptop repair industry and is one of the most experienced trainers in SA. John Streicher (CEO) has been in the IT industry since 1989 and has worked in companies such as Olivetti SA, Phillips SA, Blue-Sky Networks SA, Management Information Technology, Metro Cash & Carry MIS Services, Aberdare Fibre Optic Cables and Computer Alliance.
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DATAKEY In Closing:
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We pride ourselves that we are a highly competent and service orientated company with exceptionally skilled personnel. We are committed to improve our industry standards and to raise the bar on service delivery in South Africa. We look forward to receive your feedback and to be of service to you in the not to distant future.
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