Other World Computing

Overview

Other World Computing (OWC) is a private American company founded in 1988 by Larry O'Connor. Based in Woodstock, Illinois, with additional campuses in Texas and Nevada, OWC specializes in computer hardware and software products for the Macintosh marketplace. The company is a leading provider of upgrade and expansion products for Mac and iOS devices worldwide.

OWC operates an extensive online catalog featuring a wide range of products including memory upgrades, storage solutions, optical drives, and accelerators. The company designs and manufactures proprietary product lines and offers expert technical support for Macintosh users, including exclusive licensing rights for specialized utilities. Committed to sustainability, OWC is the first U.S. technology manufacturer powered entirely by on-site wind energy and has achieved LEED Platinum certification for its corporate campus. Their offerings also serve tech enthusiasts and professionals with compatibility across macOS and Windows platforms.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-275-4576
• Website: macsales.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/other-world-computing

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Mac and iOS device upgrades and expansion products
• Computer hardware and software for the Macintosh marketplace
• Certified refurbished Macs and Apple accessories
• Environmentally sustainable technology and renewable energy initiatives
• Expert technical support for Macintosh users
• Online shopping and e-commerce solutions
• Solid state drives (SSDs), memory modules, and storage products
• B2C and B2B retail of consumer electronics
• Windows PC and macOS cross-compatibility
• Proprietary product lines such as Mercury™ and Neptune™
• LEED Platinum certified, wind-powered corporate campus

Technologies Used

• Adobe Coldfusion
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Akamai
• Akamai DNS
• Amadesa
• Atlassian Cloud
• Autotask
• Bing Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• Braintree
• Cedexis Radar
• Cloudinary
• CrazyEgg
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Eventbrite
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• FedEx
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Hotjar
• KISSmetrics
• Listrak
• LiveRamp
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Paypal
• Salesforce
• Salesforce Live Agent
• SearchSpring
• The Trade Desk
• Trustpilot
• Upsellit
• Vimeo
• Visual Website Optimizer
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• iTunes
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• LumaForge