Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate Africa’s AI and Cloud Transformation
Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft are investing in new initiatives to empower African partners with the skills and tools to drive AI, cloud..
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Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft have announced a partnership to implement new investments and programs aimed at accelerating Africa's adoption of AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. This initiative was unveiled at the Westcon Microsoft Partner Summit 2025 in Nairobi, themed "Transformation that Builds Tomorrow," bringing together key IT partners and Microsoft stakeholders from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The partnership focuses on equipping African IT partners with knowledge and resources to innovate confidently and build sustainable revenue models around Microsoft AI, cloud, and security solutions.
- Vincent Entonu, Managing Director for Africa at Westcon-Comstor, emphasized simplifying digital transformation for partners and converting global trends into local opportunities.
- Elaine Van Der Plank, Senior Partner Development Manager for Africa at Microsoft, highlighted Kenya's role as a leader in digital innovation in Africa, aiming to empower partners to drive impactful transformation.
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