Network · Security · Infrastructure

Connected. Protected. Ready for what’s next.

VL&F IT Services provides network services, cyber security, hardware and software distribution, cabling, fibre, VoIP and IT support for public enterprise, private sector, SMMEs and international clients.

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Since 2008Level 1 BBBEE contributorJohannesburg · Soweto30-day quote validity

NetworksLAN · WAN · Wireless

InfrastructureCopper · Fibre · VoIP

SystemsHardware · Software · Servers

SecurityEndpoint · Cloud · Identity

How can VL&F help your business?

Choose the network, security, infrastructure or IT support service that matches what your organisation needs.

Network Services

Network design and management, routers, switches, wireless LAN, WAN acceleration, servers, storage and virtual environments.

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Cyber Security

Security governance, perimeter and network protection, endpoint and email security, cloud security, identity management and cyber defence.

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Hardware & Software

Supply and installation of business hardware, software, appliances and desktop equipment with licensing and asset support.

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Cabling & Fibre

Structured network cabling for Ethernet, RJ11/RJ45 and fibre installations supporting reliable business connectivity.

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VoIP & Communications

IP telephony and supporting network services designed around connected teams and dependable business communication.

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IT Support

Incident management, desktop support, PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printing, peripherals, backups and storage.

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Structured cabling & fibreEthernet, RJ11/RJ45 and fibre installations.

Network infrastructureSwitches, routers, racks, cabinets and connectivity.

End-to-end IT services

Technology support from infrastructure to security.

Network design, cyber security, hardware, software, communications and support services for organisations that need reliable IT.

Provide Network Services

Network Design and Management services.
Asset and Licensing services.
Supply and installation of routers, switches, wireless equipment, storage systems, servers, virtual machines, appliances, etc.
Provide network cabling (Ethernet, RJ11 & RJ45, fibre).
Supply applications, hardware and software services.
Provide WAN accelerations (Internet, Riverbed).
Supply, design and management of wireless LAN networks.
IP telephony (VoIP) services.
Incident Management.
Desktop services (PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printing and peripherals).
Backups and storage.

Network IT Security (Cyber Security)

Information Security design and management (Security governance & policies).
Cyber Defence.
Penetration testing.
Ethical Hacking.
Identity Management.
Perimeter Security.
Cloud Security.
Database Security.
Network Infrastructure security (LAN, WAN, Wireless, IPT).
Endpoint Security.
Email Security.
Application Security

Distribution Reseller of IT Software and Hardware Totals

Reseller of IT Software and Application Services.
Dell, Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, IBM, VMware, Cisco, Brother, Canon, Faronics, SolarWinds, Lenovo, Huawei, Mecer, NetApp, Fortinet, Proline, Symantec, Kaspersky.
Reseller of IT Hardware brands Laptops, PCs, Cabling accessories (Network Points, RJ45, Fibre, GBICS, Patch Panels, Brush Panels, network racks, cabinets, Network Points, Network Connectors, etc.), Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Access Points, etc.
Hosting services

Infrastructure visibility

Server Health & Infrastructure Monitoring.

A clear view of server, network, storage and uptime health across critical infrastructure.

Server and network infrastructure monitoring dashboard

Infrastructure monitoringServer Health

Network Protection Identity Endpoint Cloud Security

Network IT Security (Cyber Security)

SECURITY SERVICES

Cyber Defence, Penetration testing, Ethical Hacking, Identity Management, Perimeter Security, Cloud Security, Database Security, Network infrastructure security (LAN, WAN, Wireless, IPT), Endpoint Security, Email Security, Application Security.

Cyber Defence
Penetration testing
Ethical Hacking
Identity Management
Perimeter Security
Cloud Security
Database Security
Network infrastructure security
Endpoint Security
Email Security
Application Security
Security governance & policies

About VL&F

IT experience built around reliable service.

VL&F IT SERVICES

We are a start-up IT company, founded by a young, passionate and highly ambitious African male in 2008. We are a BBBEE rated level 1 company that provides world-class IT solutions with a distinct African flavour. Our target customers include government institutions, private companies and academic institutions. Our team consists of highly skilled and internationally qualified experts in key areas of information and communication technologies.

Company name is VL&F IT SERVICES (PTY) LTD, a level 1 BBBEE contributor. The company was founded in year 2008 by Lawrence Vonani Mhlongo as a close corporation and later converted to PTY LTD in 2019. The name of the company is VL&F IT SERVICES. The main focus is to provide best reliable IT solutions to our customers nationally and internationally. The private company is a reseller of IT hardware and software, and a solutions provider for network design, installations, maintenance and support. The business is located in Johannesburg. The main focus is to provide best reliable IT solutions to our customers nationally and internationally. The private company is a reseller of IT hardware and software, and a solutions provider for network design, installations, maintenance and support.

Mission Statement

To consistently skill and empower our staff advancing them with the latest technologies.
To be socially responsible.
To deliver profitable growth for all our stakeholders.
To provide cost-effective solutions to meet our customer’s budget needs.

Vision

To build an organisation that delivers high-quality, internationally rated IT network and security solutions to our customers by taking full advantage of the new and most effective IT technologies.

Objectives

To grow the ICT market share.
To expand VL&F IT SERVICES as a preferred company.
To provide best efficient service to public enterprise and private sector.
To provide fast, reliable and resilient IT solutions.
To provide job opportunities in the IT sector.
To provide highly secure and fast networking solutions.
To provide reliable and high availability of data across the streamline.

Market

Public Enterprise.
Private Sector.
SMME.
International

MOTTO

“We are PROVIDING solutions to the world-class networks and ICT Security”

The Founder Profile — Lawrence Vonani Mhlongo

Lawrence Vonani Mhlongo is the founder of VL & F IT SERVICES which was initially registered as VL AND F GENERAL TRADING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD, He was born at Xihoko Village in Tzaneen town of Limpopo province in South Africa. He was introduced to IT in 2003 when he studied MCSE 2003, N+, A+ in Advanced Concepts in Pretoria then Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (Routing and Switching). Lawrence is internationally certified with valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Routing and Switching) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing and Switching).

Lawrence Vonani Mhlongo has acquired hands-on experience in ICT from 2006 to date, he provided IT services to different organisations in the country where he worked for public and private sectors, In 2006 he worked as a Network Engineer at Masana Technologies in Plan, design, implement, monitor and troubleshoot City of Johannesburg wireless LAN network until 2008 and Dimension Data in 2009 as a Network Engineer/Administrator in Plan, design, implement, monitor and troubleshoot City of Johannesburg WAN and LAN network. Routers, wireless devices and switch configurations, remote and site support. Network management and monitoring. Maintaining SLAs and performing standby until 2011 and EOH Managed Services in Plan, design, implement, monitor and troubleshoot City of Johannesburg WAN and LAN network. Routers, wireless devices and switch configurations, remote and site support. Network management and monitoring. Maintaining SLAs and performing standby until 2017.

Lawrence is currently full-time Executive Director of VL&F IT SERVICES in charge of daily technical operation at Institutions such as CETA (Construction Education & Training Authority), Zion Tech Group, Best Value Foods, Lammbtech PTY LTD, Laphinda Security Services, Ridgevale Primary School, Department of Public Works, TMS (Timbavati Medical Services), and Drs Mkhawana, Rammutla, Makamu and Mmotla.

Clients VL&F supports