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    Dimension Data offers design, development, and management solutions for IT networks and applications. The Company focuses on services including network integration, security and data centers. It is placing its primary focus on four service areas. These include: digital infrastructure, hybrid cloud, workspaces for tomorrow, and cybersecurity. In addition to offering the sale of physical data centers, it provides operation, management, transformation, and relocation of such data centers.

    Revenue(FY, 2016)
    $7.4 B
    Total Funding
    $450 K

    Employee Rating

    3.3More
    TypePrivate
    HQJohannesburg, ZA
    Founded1983
    Size (employees)28,183 (est)
    Websitedimensiondata.com
    Dimension Data was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA
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    Key People/Management at Dimension Data

    Jason Goodall

    Jason Goodall

    Group Chief Executive Officer
    David Sherriffs

    David Sherriffs

    CFO
    Neil Louw

    Neil Louw

    Group CIO
    Ettienne Reinecke

    Ettienne Reinecke

    CTO
    Bill Padfield

    Bill Padfield

    Group COO
    Andrew Briggs

    Andrew Briggs

    Director of Sales
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    Dimension Data Office Locations

    Dimension Data has offices in Johannesburg, Vila Cordeiro, Las Condes, Scottsdale and in 141 other locations
    Johannesburg, (HQ)
    The Campus 57 Sloane Street
    Bloemfontein,
    49 President Steyn Ave
    Cape Town,
    2 Fir St
    East London,
    34 Bonza Bay Rd
    Port Elizabeth,
    Overbaakens
    Sandton,
    57 Sloane St
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    Dimension Data Financials and Metrics

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    Founding Date

    		1983

    Dimension Data total Funding

    		$450 k

    Dimension Data investors

    		LaunchVic, Convergence Partners

    Dimension Data Revenue

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    Dimension Data's revenue was reported to be $7.36 b in FY, 2016 which is a 2.3% decrease from the previous period.
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    Revenue (FY, 2016)

    		7.4b

    Revenue growth (FY, 2015 - FY, 2016), %

    		(2.3%)

    Gross profit (FY, 2016)

    		1.3b

    Gross profit margin (FY, 2016), %

    		18%

    Net income (FY, 2016)

    		(279.2m)

    EBIT (FY, 2016)

    		(107.5m)

    Cash (30-Sep-2016)

    		247.7m
    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016

    Revenue

    		6.4b7.5b7.4b

    Revenue growth, %

    		18%(2%)

    Cost of goods sold

    		5.0b6.1b6.0b

    Gross profit

    		1.4b1.5b1.3b
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    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016

    Cash

    		464.4m282.0m247.7m

    Accounts Receivable

    		1.7b1.9b1.8b

    Prepaid Expenses

    		331.3m346.9m415.1m

    Inventories

    		176.7m169.2m181.5m
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    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016

    Inventories

    		(44.5m)(21.3m)(13.6m)

    Accounts Payable

    		196.2m364.1m111.6m

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		141.9m72.7m43.6m

    Purchases of PP&E

    		(178.9m)(178.7m)(175.1m)
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    USDY, 2016

    Revenue/Employee

    		417.5k

    Debt/Equity

    		6.2 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.4 x

    Financial Leverage

    		17.2 x
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    Dimension Data Operating Metrics

    Dimension Data's Enterprise Customers was reported to be 6 k in FY, 2016.
    FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016

    Enterprise Customers

    		6 k

    IT Assets Managed

    		45 m45 m

    Partners

    		100

    Countries

    		57 57 49
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    Dimension Data Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

    Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
    CeryxApril 04, 2016
    BritehouseOctober 07, 2015
    OaktonAugust 13, 2014$171 m
    Nexus ISApril 23, 2014
    NextiraOneDecember 03, 2013
    XigoFebruary 07, 2012
    OpSourceJune 30, 2011
    Magenta ComputaciónApril 07, 2010
    TeksysFebruary 08, 2009

    Dimension Data Revenue Breakdown

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    Dimension Data revenue breakdown by business segment: 35.5% from Managed Services, 13.3% from Professional Services and 51.2% from Product

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    Competitors

    Red River
    Business Products & Services - Private
    CXtec
    Retail - Private
    PC Connection
    Technology - Public
    FusionStorm
    Technology - Private
    CDW
    Business Products & Services - Public
    Computacenter
    Technology - Public
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    Dimension Data News and Updates

    November 15, 2018

    Managed Services Market Service, Development Process, Application, Growth 2023 Key players like Dimension Data, Ericsson, Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, Ibm, Cisco, Unisys, Dxc Technology

    Qurate Business Intelligence Adds “Managed Services Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023” To Its Research Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    November 01, 2018

    Dimension Data Launches Annual 'Tech Trends' Forecast for 2019

    NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimension Data, the USD 8 billion global technology integrator and managed services provider, today launched its Tech Trends 2019 report developed by its team of technology experts. It identifies fundamental industry trends that will come to define...
    October 23, 2018

    Dimension Data wins TSIA STAR Award for Transformation of Support Services

    LONDON and JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimension Data, the USD 8 billion global technology integrator and managed services provider, today announced that it has won the 2018 Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) STAR Award for Transformation of Support Services....
    June 29, 2017

    Dimension Data brings machine learning to the Tour de France

    Predictive analytics functionality is also going to be tested out for the first time. The post Dimension Data brings machine learning to the Tour de France appeared first on Computer Business Review.
    June 29, 2017

    Tour de France 2017: Dimension Data brings machine learning to the world’s greatest race

    Dimension Data expands Tour de France partnership to make 2017 event the most informative yet.
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    Dimension Data Company Life and Culture

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     Dimension Data Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Dimension Data founded?

      Dimension Data was founded in 1983.

    • Who are Dimension Data key executives?

      Dimension Data's key executives are Jason Goodall, David Sherriffs and Neil Louw.

    • How many employees does Dimension Data have?

      Dimension Data has 28,183 employees.

    • What is Dimension Data revenue?

      Latest Dimension Data annual revenue is $7.4 b.

    • What is Dimension Data revenue per employee?

      Latest Dimension Data revenue per employee is $261.3 k.

    • Who are Dimension Data competitors?

      Competitors of Dimension Data include Red River, CXtec and PC Connection.

    • Where is Dimension Data headquarters?

      Dimension Data headquarters is located at The Campus 57 Sloane Street , Johannesburg.

    • Where are Dimension Data offices?

      Dimension Data has offices in Johannesburg, Vila Cordeiro, Las Condes, Scottsdale and in 141 other locations.

    • How many offices does Dimension Data have?

      Dimension Data has 159 offices.