Softcat PLC Overview
Company Headquarters: UK
Founded: 1993
Workforce: 1,188
Company Working: Softcat PLC is an IT reseller/channel partner and IT infrastructure solution provider. The company offers consultancy, design, procurement and management services to its client. It majorly offers asset management, collaboration, business intelligence, computing, mobility, and data protection regulation solutions to its client. The company provides its services to the public sector, small and medium enterprises, and the central government of UK. According to the company’s annual report for the year 2018, the company was able to add net 500 new customers across its mid-market, enterprise, and public sector segment. The company has partnered with a large number of different hardware and software vendors including HPE, Cisco Inc., Lenovo, Dell EMC, and Microsoft Corporation. The company operates under a single reportable segment which is bifurcated into software, hardware and services. As a part of its service segment, the company provides device as a service (DaaS) wherein it helps its client to manage their IT hardware. It also manages PCs under this offering.
Strategy
Softcat PLC primarily focuses on retaining its existing customers. In order to achieve the same, it has been continuously improving its offerings and delivery services. For instance, it has made its DaaS offering more affordable with flexible financing options for the customers. Moreover, the company has also enhanced its support services so that it can efficiently cater to the requirements of its clients. Second, the company has been allocating budget for investments in the development of new products and services. These help the company expand its reach and hold a strong position in the global market.
