NTT DATA and Cisco have partnered to release an IDC InfoBrief titled Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking and AI, highlighting the critical need for modern network infrastructure to support the growing demands of AI integration across various industries.

• Over 78% of companies consider networking capabilities important when selecting providers for GenAI infrastructure.
• Dilip Kumar, Global Head, Technology Solutions, NTT DATA, Inc. and Hani Nofal, SVP Technology Solution in Middle East and Africa for NTT DATA, emphasized the partnership's importance in enabling AI-driven business transformation.
• East Africa is embracing AI rapidly, underscoring the relevance of secure, AI-ready infrastructure for regional growth.
• NTT DATA offers comprehensive services, including advisory, professional services, and managed network services, to modernize digital infrastructure for the AI era.

Westcon-Comstor announced a deepened relationship with Microsoft to accelerate partner and customer transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa through further investment. This news was shared at the Westcon Microsoft Partner Summit 2025 in a bid to help organizations modernize, adopt cloud and AI solutions, and strengthen security.

• Westcon-Comstor is positioning itself as a primary transformation distributor in the region by reinforcing its Microsoft-focused capabilities.
• Louise Taute, Managing Director of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, highlighted that this collaboration will help partners navigate the AI, cloud, and software-first world.
• The summit explored Microsoft’s FY26 priorities: AI business solutions, cloud and AI platforms, and security, identifying opportunities for partners to build new services and grow recurring revenue.

Samsung has announced that its 2025 lineup of TVs and Smart Monitors will integrate Microsoft Copilot, enhancing personalized and intelligent features through Samsung Vision AI.

• Users can access Copilot via voice commands or remote control, making it easier to search and engage with content directly from their screens.
• The integration expands on Samsung’s Click to Search feature and Bixby, providing a richer smart display experience and enabling conversational AI in Samsung Daily+.
• Copilot will be accessible through the Samsung Tizen OS home, Samsung Daily+, and Click to Search, offering personalized recommendations, information, and interactive learning experiences.