Bytes Document Solutions
Printer in Kimberley

Bytes Document Solutions is a leading document management and technology solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa.

With R1.956 billion of revenue and operating profit of R179million, BDS consolidated its position as the key contributor to the Bytes group. The Xerox exclusive distribution agreement is renewed for a further 10 years. BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS (BDS) is the world's largest Xerox distributor and Africa's leading technology and services company. It markets and services the complete range of Xerox document equipment, software solutions and services to 26 sub-Saharan Africa countries. Project Qhakaza was first launched in Gauteng in 2004 when a school in Orange Farm became the first school to receive a multi-media centre. From there the project moved to Langa in the Western Cape before turning its attention to KZN. In addition, Bytes trained educators to make optimal use of the equipment for teaching purposes, and refurbished classrooms to create comfortable learning environments in which the learners can explore the wonders of technology. The project aimed to help a group of unemployed young people to start their own small business in the community, built around a machine known as a SoyCow, which produces a variety of nutritious, soy-based products. The project was managed by Joint Aid Management (JAM), which provided the emerging entrepreneurs with business advice and the necessary training. Instead of having to repay a loan for the equipment, the entrepreneurs were required to donate a portion of their total production to crèches in Orange Farm each week during the project period. When the project period ended, the 10 crèches that were part of the programme had received more than 2 000 litres of soy milk, the equivalent of more than R20 000 worth of sales. As the entrepreneurs were receiving a small stipend during the year, they decided not to use any of their revenue for salaries. Yet, most companies don’t know how much time and money they spend on document processes and printing devices. We’ll help you gain control of your documents and save as much as 30% in the process. Customers gain control of their document processes through our proven, three-step approach, which is based on helping thousands of organisations get more out of their print infrastructure investment. We use an analytics-based approach that will help you understand the full scope of your print environment across both Xerox and non-Xerox devices. We’ve created a tools architecture that incorporates thin, thick and cloud-based technology for local, regional and global support. This means we can work in whatever environment you have. Accurate savings analytics start with detailed knowledge of your current operating environment and a thorough assessment of your document workflow. Evaluating current operating costs and performance of any in-place Xerox three-tier meter devices and the potential savings opportunities introduced using Xerox three-tier meter devices. Our approach integrates onto your existing IT environment and network with minimal disruption, so Managed Print Services (MPS) becomes a more welcome part of your business. With the right technology now in place and securely integrated into your IT environment, we look at what it takes to improve productivity in your document-related workflows. We offer services and technology that take workflow automation beyond just scanning and digitising paper documents into real business transformation. We also collect qualitative information about why documents are printed, shared and moved through your business.