CXtec sells and supports new and refurbished computer and communications equipment like networking hardware, testing equipment, mainframe products, cables and connectors, and wiring. It also provides such services as asset recovery, consulting, project management, systems integration, and technical support. CXtec distributes its products primarily in North America and serves various sectors, including education, financial services, government, and health care. It sells products made by such companies as 3Com, Hewlett-Packard, and Nortel. CEO William Pomeroy founded the company in 1978 as a distributor of used IBM mainframe cables and computer parts from his home.