Cisco and Axian Telecom have formally announced a strategic alliance to hasten Africa’s digital revolution.
Axian Telecom introduced the Next Generation Secure Business Connect Portfolio through its enterprise brand Yas, which is already operational in several markets and is intended to support businesses in thriving in a world that is becoming more interconnected by the day.
Through this partnership, Cisco’s global leadership in networking and security is combined with AXIAN Telecom’s managed services and network infrastructure capabilities to provide Africa with the infrastructure it needs to support inclusive growth and innovation.
“Together, we’re bringing next-generation secure connectivity to businesses and governments across the continent, empowering them with scalable, reliable, and future-ready solutions,” Axian Telecom announced.
It added, “Stay tuned as we share more about this exciting partnership and what it means for Africa’s digital economy.”
About Axian Telecom
Axian Telecom is a pan-African telecommunications service provider that serves nine markets via its subsidiaries and affiliates in Tanzania, Madagascar, Togo, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Réunion, Mayotte, and the Comoros. Through its three main business segments, it provides mobile and fixed networks, digital infrastructure, and mobile financial services.
With 36 million customers, AXIAN Telecom is the seventh-largest mobile operator in Africa. Since 2015, it has grown through aggressive acquisitions and significant network investments, making it a market disruptor. It takes steps to ensure that its operations have a positive and long-lasting effect on millions of people’s daily lives.
About Cisco
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