Incredible Connection
Encyclopedia
Incredible Connection Ltd is the largest consumer electronics
and IT retailer in South Africa
. On December 15, 1998, Incredible Connection was acquired by Connection Group Holdings Limited and now operates as subsidiary of that company, itself a subsidiary of JD Group Limited. As of 2005, Incredible Connection has 34 retail outlets in South Africa, and in 2002 it was reported to hold 45% of the IT retail market in the country.
announced that it would makes its products available to Incredible Connection.
In late 2010 it began offering ADSL data bundles to customers purchasing PCs or notebooks through surplus of its redundant internet backbone
from SAT3
and Seacom.
In 2011, Lenovo announced that its revitalized ThinkPad
laptops would be available at Incredible Connection.
reported that Incredible Connection had collected 106 tons of e-waste for recycling, as part of an annual recycling initiative and raising awareness about the environmental effects of such waste. Old hardware which was returned was redeemed as discounts for Incredible Connection products leading to a sale of 16,000 discounted items. Equipment which was considered reusable was refurbished and donated to schools and non-profit organisations.
Consumer electronics
Consumer electronics are electronic equipment intended for everyday use, most often in entertainment, communications and office productivity. Radio broadcasting in the early 20th century brought the first major consumer product, the broadcast receiver...
and IT retailer in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. On December 15, 1998, Incredible Connection was acquired by Connection Group Holdings Limited and now operates as subsidiary of that company, itself a subsidiary of JD Group Limited. As of 2005, Incredible Connection has 34 retail outlets in South Africa, and in 2002 it was reported to hold 45% of the IT retail market in the country.
Products
In 2009 DellDell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
announced that it would makes its products available to Incredible Connection.
In late 2010 it began offering ADSL data bundles to customers purchasing PCs or notebooks through surplus of its redundant internet backbone
Internet backbone
The Internet backbone refers to the principal data routes between large, strategically interconnected networks and core routers in the Internet...
from SAT3
SAT-3/WASC (cable system)
SAT-3/WASC or South Atlantic 3/West Africa Submarine Cable is a submarine communications cable linking Portugal and Spain to South Africa, with connections to several West African countries along the route. It forms part of the SAT-3/WASC/SAFE cable system, where the SAFE cable links South Africa...
and Seacom.
In 2011, Lenovo announced that its revitalized ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad is line of laptop computers originally sold by IBM but now produced by Lenovo. They are known for their boxy black design, which was modeled after a traditional Japanese lunchbox...
laptops would be available at Incredible Connection.
Social Responsibility
On March 30, 2011, News24News24
News24 is a South African online news resource. It is accessible via the web, on DStv, and mobile phones. The main news sections are South Africa, Africa, World, Sport, Sci-Tech and Entertainment. News24 also reports business news through Fin24...
reported that Incredible Connection had collected 106 tons of e-waste for recycling, as part of an annual recycling initiative and raising awareness about the environmental effects of such waste. Old hardware which was returned was redeemed as discounts for Incredible Connection products leading to a sale of 16,000 discounted items. Equipment which was considered reusable was refurbished and donated to schools and non-profit organisations.