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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU Technology has the power to
transform businesses and societies. Our team of experts is passionate about delivering solutions that enable our clients to achieve their goals and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We invite you to partner with us on your digital transformation journey. Our team of experts is ready to work with you to design and implement solutions that meet your unique needs and help you achieve your business objectives. Thank you for considering NEC XON as your technology solutions partner.
NEC XON helping to carry Africa’s IT baton
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A s a leading Pan-African technology solutions integrator, NEC XON has a rich history of providing innovative solutions to customers across the continent. I am proud to present the continuation of that tradition in the latest edition of The Baton. PAN-AFRICAN GROWTH NEC has been doing business in Africa since 1963, and the XON journey began in 1996 when the South African-based ICT services and solutions provider was formed. NEC has grown a majority stake in XON, starting with an initial minority share acquisition in 2015. NEC XON has positioned itself to support its customers across the continent through its South African head office and East and West African regional hubs. This support happens either directly, or through strategic partnerships and together we have provided solutions in 54 African countries. Our unwavering commitment to quality solutions and services has earned us trusted partner status with key customers in industries like telecommunications, financial services, government, and retail. NEC XON’s strong African presence is built on a growing continental network of expertise positioning us to continue to grow in the African market and beyond. END-TO-END EXPERTISE - DELIVERING SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO AFRICA At NEC XON, we pride ourselves on our broad expertise, which extends beyond networking to include energy and infrastructure, safety and security, national identity, next- generation AI-managed surveillance
and cybersecurity solutions. We have also invested significantly in building local capabilities in professional services, human capital services, and data management, enabling us to provide end-to-end solutions irrespective of the technology used. We design, implement and manage large-scale projects across various technologies and industries, making us the go-to technology solutions integrator across Africa. Our passion for the continent is evident in our involvement in alternative energy systems and backup energy solutions. NEC XON’s comprehensive range of products and services includes solar energy solutions, hybrid power systems, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. These solutions are particularly relevant where access to reliable, affordable energy remains challenging.
Sincerely, Johann Coetzee Executive VP of NEC XON
A ccording to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the African continent will be home to the world’s fastest-growing economies over the next 10 years, with GDP growth of an estimated 5.4%. The future of technology in Africa simultaneously holds immense potential. With the exponential growth in mobile connectivity, mobile data usage, and the increasing adoption of 5G networks, Africa is at the forefront of the digital revolution. In particular, the
needs of African customers, with a particular emphasis on high-speed, reliable performance. The solutions we discuss in this issue include networking equipment and the added monitoring and analytics to help customers better understand the behaviour of their networks. When it comes to cyber security, you will find examples of NEC XON providing finely-tuned solutions that incorporate multi-factor authentication, identity management and more. 5G ORAN is another area where we are particularly active, offering a range of services designed to support the deployment of mobile networks in Africa. We are a part of Africa’s telecoms engine room with innovative services helping African customers make the most of their telecoms infrastructure. From the digitalisation of their operations to the development of new products and services, businesses now have access to a range of tools and services that can help them become more competitive in the global market. NEC XON is here to help them do so. We hope you find this edition of The Baton relevant and informative. Please reach out to me if you have any thoughts you’d like to discuss.
advent of OpenRAN and Meta’s Telecom Infra Project (TIP)
will be instrumental in accelerating the development and deployment of open,
disaggregated, and standards- based technology solutions.
In this context, NEC XON is excited to be at the forefront of innovative telecoms solutions in Africa, as is demonstrated in this third issue of
The Baton. We offer bespoke solutions
Kind regards Carel Coetzee CEO of NEC XON
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