FUJITSU-SIEMENS (ELITE PARTNER)

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company and offers one of the world's most complete product and solution portfolios. Its world-leading technology and innovative IT products span the entire range of personal computing and enterprise computing needs. With extensive European manufacturing facilities and about 7,000 employees serving our customers, the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and has individual companies in most countries. 

It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG.

SMARTBOARD (PREMIER PARTNER)

SMART Technologies Inc. is the industry pioneer and worldwide market leader in versatile, intuitive Roomware tools, including interactive whiteboards, multimedia furniture, whiteboard cameras and software. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, SMART also has offices in Japan, Germany and Washington, DC. SMART is ISO 9001 certified and currently distributes its products in more than 55 countries around the world.

SMART has been promoting the SMART Board interactive whiteboard in the UK since 1993. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is the leading interactive whiteboard in the UK's education, corporate and government markets. 

TOSHIBA (VALUE ADDED RESELLER)

Committed to excellence in design and engineering, Toshiba’s UK Personal Computer Division offers a comprehensive range of ultra-light, state of the art notebooks. Through the combined resources of Toshiba and Western our customers are guaranteed access to market leading products and technology.

The outstanding product performance and reliability of their designs and advanced quality systems show a dedication to the principals of continuous improvement and “Right First Time” Production.

Toshiba UK Personal Computer Division, based in Weybridge, Surrey, was founded in 1985 as part of Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, due to a consistent approach to quality and its commitment to offering optimum value for money.

HEWLETT PACKARD / COMPAQ (PARTNER)

Hewlett-Packard is one of the world's largest computer companies and the foremost producer of test and measurement instruments. The company has more than 29,000 products that are used by people for personal use and in industry, business, engineering, science, medicine and education.

In addition, the company makes networking products, medical electronic equipment, instruments and systems for chemical analysis, hand held calculators and electronic components.

Today, most of HP's revenue comes from computers -- ranging in size from palmtops to supercomputers -- plus peripherals and services. HP is the fastest-growing personal computer company in the world. HP also manufactures and services networking products to help customers connect HP computers as well as those of other manufacturers.

ACER  (RESELLER)

Established in 1976, Acer is a world-leading PC manufacturer offering a broad range of PC products from industry-leading high-end PC servers and multimedia desktop computers, to notebooks, computer peripherals and components. Acer is also a leading Internet-enabler, offering Internet component technologies, devices, and services, as well as providing end-to-end solutions, mobile phones, plasma displays, TFT screens, projectors, wireless communications, and e-corp solutions.

The Acer Group has nearly 34,000 employees supporting 232 enterprises in 41 countries. It has dealers and distributors located in more than 100 countries, contributing to annual revenues that in 1999 amounted to US$8.4 billion.

NEC (RESELLER)

A leading global manufacturer and service provider of telecommunication, computer and electronic devices, NEC began business in Europe in the early 1970s. Since then, NEC’s activities have steadily increased to include sales, manufacturing and R&D functions.

Today, NEC has 21 affiliated companies, employing over 5000 personnel, located across Europe. NEC’s net European sales are in excess of 4000 million euros (FY 2000-2001).

NEC offers its customers high quality products, services and system solutions to facilitate greater business development opportunities.

BUFFALO (VALUE ADDED RESELLER)

Buffalo Technology, based in Berkshire, is the European Subsidiary of Melco Inc. of Japan and is one of the leading manufacturers of wireless technology. Their Wireless LAN solution means that PCs and notebooks can be connected in the classroom so that you can share and exchange information but without the restrictions of cables, so offering more flexibility.

LAPSAFE (BUSINESS PARTNER)

When it comes to quality LapSafe® products are in a league of their own. Standard features include Ultra safe recharging leads, network connectivity, and mobility all designed and manufactured within the UK to high specifications conforming to the British CE standards.

What's more, the LapSafe® product range is the only non Microsoft product to be awarded the AAL accreditation!

SONY ELECTRONICS (IT & Displays Certified Partner)

Sony is a company which is renowned for its commitment to Research & Development. It provides innovative yet affordable notebooks, which are particularly suitable for the Education environment. The Sony Mavica camera are particularly useful with their floppy disk technology means you can just take your photographs and plug straight into your PC. Sony also do a complete range of projectors.

3COM (SILVER PARTNER)

Western are an authorised 3COM Silver Partner, we can provide educational prices on all there networking products

Founded by the inventor of Ethernet technology, Bob Metcalfe, 3Com Corporation was incorporated in 1979. The three Cs in the name 3Com are denoted as Computer, Communications, and Compatibility. Since delivering the industry's first Ethernet network interface card (NIC) connecting computing devices 30 years ago, 3Com has seen the world embrace its vision of pervasive networking

3Com has offices and sales capabilities in 41 countries & 69 locations worldwide.

Employees
At the end of November 2004, 3Com had approximately 1,800 employees worldwide.

CISCO (RESELLER)

Since 1986 when Cisco shipped its first product it has become one of America’s greatest corporate success stories. Cisco’s annual revenues have increased from 69 million dollars in 1990 to 18.9 billion dollars in the last fiscal year.

Cisco develops its products and solutions around widely accepted industry standards and is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet.

Together with Western, Cisco’s networking solutions allow people to access or transfer information without differences in time, place or computer system.