K4 Computers

General information

Company History
The company gets its unique name because of a piece of software developed by a young inspired entrepreneur. Having an interest in programming, he wrote up a script for IRC which was called K1, based on his IRC nickname which was KiNg. A few months later, he created add-ons and integrated a music player into the IRC script which was then called K2. The next version K3 was called The Triple Alliance and had many additional options and features and was more script based! The following program was a combination of the 3 previous programs together with a linked database!

This was the origins of the name K4!

The business itself - K4 Computers was established in 2002 in a garage in Laudium, a suburb of Pretoria West. This business started off by providing various IT services to the people in the neighborhood who needed support. These services included the building of machines, loading of software, software problem solving, and some network related work.

Business growth a year later required a move to a small office in the Laudium CBD to run the business in a more professional manner. This also allowed K4 to increase the amount repairs and services done. Soon, an internet café was also established. The popularity of this business required the procurement of several additional computers to meet the demand of a growing client base. Clients were offered services such as Skype, email, internet messaging and browsing at high speeds – a service hitherto not available in the area.

The business grew, as did the services provided. K4 was now offering networking, call-out services and sales of software and hardware.

In 2005 K4 Computers moved to much bigger premises, with a retail front, to accommodate the growing market. Other services, including wireless internet, web hosting and fax to email were then introduced, along with a wide range of branded products, accessories and consumables to cater for all users.

Computer training, online sales, web hosting and web design were offered to clients in 2008. As more services were introduced to the company, it began growing rapidly and saw an increase in the customer base.

Much of the growth and popularity of the K4 beyond the shores of Laudium came from a consistent and prosperous presence of a stall at the Pretoria show since 2003. The business was growing!

Directors and Staff
Our team is young, dynamic, and growing in talent!

Aadil Adam, founder of k4 computers started the business at the young age of 20 in a garage at the back of his house. He did a course on information technology and software development which enhanced his love for technology. The bug bit!

Soon, Aadil found work as a computer technician for a company in Randburg. This was quickly following with a sting at teaching at a school in Melrose-Johannesburg. Working two jobs encouraged Aadil to quickly start something of his own; and with R3000 in his pocket he bought a couple of computer components and started business!

Sadik Patel, originally from India, is a brilliant IT technician who has worked in the IT industry for over 10 years. His knowledge stretches beyond hardware assembly and PC repairs. Sadik also has an extensive knowledge in a number of programming languages. A definite asset to our team!

Amina Gutta, a BCom Honours graduate from the University of Witwatersrand joined our team at K4 computers a year ago. Being a service orientated firm, she concentrated on customer relations. Later, she started online sales and marketing of products and the company.

Company overview and strategy
The company has targeted the business, end-user and gaming communities. Hence, we offer services such as Sales, Repairs ,upgrades, maintenance, support, training, networking, internet solutions such as internet access and hosting, web designing, Fax 2 Email services, Pc & Console gaming.

What sets us apart is our ability to give each client individual attention. This is what gave the company a high level of customer satisfaction. K4 Computers is the only computer store servicing a community of more than 30 000 people! Over the years, the company has grown from strength to strength and is now well established. Today K4 Computer has become confident enough to also venture into offering businesses customized solutions.

BEE Status
K4 Computers is 100% black-owned, staffed and managed. The company also has a policy of 100% BEE procurement in sourcing its goods, services and materials.

Finances
K4 computers started off with savings of R3000 and despite its growth never applied for any credit facilities or financing from the bank or any other source. The company to date has no debt and prefers to buy only with cash. This has meant that management had become financially astute with a sound basis to manage the finances of the business and gear it for growth.

K4 computers average business per month exceeds R100 000; and growing.

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