According to Dederick Venter, marketing manager at @lantic: "The SMC router hardware will be available for outright purchase from @lantic's 190 franchisees and more than 600 service partners nationally, as well as directly from our Web site, www.lantic.net. The agreement between SMC and @lantic opens the door for bundling of quality hardware devices with all our products and will enhance our product offerings to our valued customers."

The router is an ideal solution for both home and small business users. The router allow wireless distribution of the Internet access - provided via ADSL - in the office or at home. This is the ultimate in convenience in offices where mobility is a requirement, eg for moving between the office and boardroom, or between departments. "At home the wireless functionality lets you work in your study as well as next to the pool," said Venter.

"Distribution of the hardware will be managed by Storgate, who is well known for their excellent service in the IT hardware distribution industry. We are privileged to be working with partners like Storgate and SMC, and we believe that the expertise brought to the table by each party will result in a professional product and service to our clients.

"@lantic," he said, "is ideally positioned for this type of product offering via our extended reseller channel. The national footprint of this channel provides @lantic with representation in every area and with our slogan of 'Local Service, National Support', the customer can always be assured that a local representative is available for face-to-face assistance."

More bundled offers like this will follow in the next few months. With @lantic's extended buying power, customers will receive quality products at affordable prices combined with a national support infrastructure.