About Us
A leading provider of IT products and services for the UK
Equanet is the specialist business to business channel of DSGi Business for large and medium sized managed customers and the public sector. We work closely with our business and public sector partners to identify, develop and deliver IT solutions with the vast array of services that we can provide. We also offer bespoke eProcurement systems and pride ourselves in delivering excellent account management.
At Equanet we've got IT covered
Equanet provide a high level account management service for the following areas:
- National accounts
- Small and medium sized businesses who want the benefits of a managed account
- Public Sector, including local and central government, healthcare, education establishments and defence agencies and departments
So, whether you are looking for hardware, configuration or project management; our team of experts can help you satisfy all your IT needs.
We are not aligned to any one technology manufacturer or vendor and tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs. We have the highest level of accreditation from IT industry leading partners such as HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Dell and Apple.
Equanet in a nutshell
- Equanet part of DSGi – one of Europe's leading specialist electrical retailers
- Founded in 1979, originally called DNCS headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester with satellite site at Borehamwood, London
- Revenues exceeding £300 million
- Over 500 employees across the UK
- One of Europe’s largest IT resellers with extensive Licence Management Services
- Over 60,000 brand name products online (check out our online catalogue)
- Established manufacturer alliances
- Specialist Software, Services & Leasing divisions
- Apple No. 1 UK reseller
Our history
- 1979 – DN Computer services formed in Middleton, Gt. Manchester
- 1983 – Moved to Heywood offices and warehouse
- 1996 – Operating revenue of £20 million
- 1997 – DNCS purchased by PC World Business
- 1999 – PC World Business launches it's online Internet catalogue
- 2000 – PCWB Head Office moves from Heywood to Waterfold Park, Bury
- 2004 – Microwarehouse acquired operating from Borehamwood (Inmac, Technomatic, MacWarehouse)
- 2005 – Equanet acquired in Surbiton
- 2006 – Quad-brand strategy developed PCWB, Equanet, MacWarehouse, Microwarehouse under DSGi Business Operating revenue of £450 million
- 2009 – Launched dual site strategy, sales operations from Bury & Borehamwood
- 2010 - Phil Birbeck appointed MD for DSGi Business
Corporate Solutions from Equanet
We are much more than an IT reseller. With many years experience of delivering outstanding service excellence to our customers, we help them to identify possibilities and secure the best possible results from their IT spend. We have a well-earned reputation for:
- Exceptional supply chain management
- Configuring and installing large numbers of PCs and equipment, which can be carried out within a secure facility
- Managing complex logistics programmes
- Managing all your IT requirements with Equanet Managed Services
- Having world class bespoke e-procurement solutions
- Being an industry leading provider of customer management reports
Public Sector Expertise
Equanet understands how public money is spent and knows the importance of providing the right mix of value and efficiency. Equally important, Equanet provides the assurance that its delivery will be rock solid. 
- Multiple government framework accreditations
- Proven excellence in handling the specific needs of the public sector
- Dedicated specialist sales and support teams aligned to Local and Central Government, NHS and Education
- Dedicated programmes to enable public sector bodies to handle centralised purchasing while offering local purchasing points nationwide
Investors in People
Here at Equanet we take continuous improvement and development seriously as we consider this to be vital in providing the very best service and experience for our customers.
Equanet are proud to hold the Investors in People accreditation and it is an excellent way for us to identify ways of ensuring that we continue to improve our organisations performance. The standards set out in Investors in People provide the framework for Equanet to be able to do that.
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