About EarthBend Distribution

Bringing Together People, Technology and Business.

EarthBend Distribution has been distributing IT solutions and telephony peripherals to channel partners since 1993. We provide only the best in technology solutions, while upholding the highest standards of service, support and quality. We deliver:

  • One-stop shopping selection of a broad array of technologies from market-leading vendors.

  • White label, high-margin cloud-based services for resale into target-rich markets.

  • Broad solution offerings in technology areas like unified communications, contact center, networking, IoT, security and cloud computing.

  • A consultative team that does more than take orders, they help you understand solution options and competitive alternatives.

  • A human touch – personable, professional and reliable partner care and support.

  • One-stop online ordering convenience available 24/7 via the EarthBend Distribution Storefront.

  • Nationally competitive pricing and reliable product access – get what you need, when you need it and at the right price.

EarthBend Corporate Values

EarthBend’s corporate values are founded on the belief that superior business performance and high ethical and community standards go hand-in-hand.

We are committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and strive to do the right thing, always.

We believe our people distinguish us, and therefore we respect individual differences and continuously strive to build a supportive work environment.

We endeavor to create an environment of openness and trust both internally and externally with our customers, partners and suppliers.

We are passionate about our customers and their success with our products, services and solutions.

We demonstrate responsibility in all aspects of our business endeavors, and are committed to strengthening and enriching the communities where we work and live.

We build a culture that fosters creativity and innovation, promoting healthy risk-taking to deliver continuous improvement and greater value to our customers.

Company Timeline

1981

ComputerLand is founded in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to provide retail computer products and repair services as a stand-alone business.

1993

ComputerLand is renamed DataNet and refocuses business operations on providing consulting services. Business communications solutions provider Inter-Tel creates its CommSource division to sell third-party preferred vendor products.

1997

Dakota Telecommunications Group (DTG), a provider of local phone services in the southwest South Dakota region, acquires DataNet, the largest local and wide area network integrator in South Dakota at the time.

2000

McLeod USA, a provider of integrated telecommunications services in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states, acquires DTG.

2002

Inter-Tel acquires certain assets of McLeod USA, including the DataNet division.

2007

Canada-based business communications solutions provider Mitel completes its landmark acquisition of Inter-Tel.

2008

Mitel CommSource and DataNet divisions are combined to form Mitel DataNet CommSource, a single premier services distribution business delivering access to key data and voice solutions and services.

2013

Mitel announces in 2012 its decision to pursue the sale of Mitel DataNet CommSource. On March 1, 2013, Mitel sells DataNet CommSource to EarthBend, LLC, resulting in the ultimate creation of EarthBend Distribution.

2016

EarthBend, LLC acquires the phone/data equipment division and cloud contact center platform of SDN Communications, further enhancing its EarthBend360 solutions and services portfolio.

2017

In April, EarthBend, LLC announces the acquisition of Clear2there. In August, EarthBend finalizes the sale of its value-added reseller division to High Point Networks. The divestiture enables EarthBend to place greater focus on its EarthBend360 cloud services business unit.