MakwaIT and Hitachi forge stronger ties to drive digital transformation in Africa
MakwaIT Technologies, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing digital technology companies, has been appointed as a Hitachi Vantara Master Reseller for 31 countries in Africa. This is the latest in a series of partnership agreements to expand MakwaIT’s solution portfolio on the continent and follows the recent announcement of its collaboration with Workday.
Rishi Birbal, Chief Strategy, Partnerships, M&A and Sustainability Officer at MakwaIT, says the Master Reseller agreement strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies, which has supported enterprise storage and computing infrastructure for some of South Africa’s biggest banks over the past three years. “This partnership advances our growth strategy by improving our technological capabilities, giving us a competitive edge and enabling us to offer cost-effective, value-driven solutions to our customers. It also positions us to better address evolving customer needs and assist organisations across Africa with private, public, and hybrid cloud solutions.”
He adds that the agreement aligns with MakwaIT’s AI-driven digital strategy. “With increased demand for data sovereignty and privacy, we can now provide on-premises solutions that enable enterprises to implement secure private clouds while leveraging AI-driven innovation.”
“We’re excited to expand our relationship with MakwaIT Technologies, a trusted partner for clients who depend on critical infrastructure and AI solutions. This partnership is a natural fit – together, we deliver the reliability, innovation and expertise businesses need to accelerate digital transformation,” shares Gerald Painter, General Manager for Hitachi Africa.
“Integrating Hitachi’s solutions into our broader technology portfolio expands our ability to support the transformation of banks and enterprises across the continent,” concludes Birbal.
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