Airtel Africa has partnered Cisco in a deal aimed at empowering businesses to seamlessly embark on digital transformation.
The agreement will see the firms offering Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions across various service platforms.
In a statement announcing the partnership, Airtel Africa says the NaaS offerings include an array of services such as enhanced security, surveillance, connectivity, and cloud solutions, all delivered through a secure cloud platform.
“Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) represents a paradigm shift in how organisations consume network infrastructure, allowing users to operate networks efficiently without the need to own, build or maintain physical infrastructure.
“This innovative approach reduces the challenges associated with traditional network models, including capital expenses, manual service provisioning and lengthy issue resolution processes,” the statement reads.
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The service will be accessible to all business customers, including small businesses, as well as global customers with operations worldwide.
“Airtel Africa and Cisco Systems are committed to facilitating a smooth digital transition for businesses, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world,” the statement reads.
In the statement, Airtel Business Africa Chief Executive Officer Oliver Fortuin says Airtel Africa NaaS also allows a managed service option, enabling Airtel Africa to fully manage the daily operational requirements of supporting such infrastructure as growth accelerates.”
Cisco President Vish Iyer said organisations would benefit from simplifying powerful technology.
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“Together with Airtel Africa, we are reducing networking complexities and securely connecting the world through Network-as-a-Service.
“This innovative approach is a great option for businesses wanting to shift to a cloud operating model without a heavy lift,” Iyer says.
