Redington, a leading technology distributor, has announced a strategic partnership with Zoho, a global software company, to enhance access to Zoho’s cloud-based business solutions across emerging markets in Africa. This collaboration aims to bring Zoho’s extensive suite of tools to businesses of all sizes, facilitating improved customer experiences, enhanced collaboration, and streamlined operations.
The agreement covers key African countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon. By simplifying access to Zoho’s offerings, this partnership is set to drive significant advancements in how businesses operate and compete within the region.
Nehal Sharma, Vice President of Cloud Solutions at Redington MEA, has lauded the partnership as a transformative opportunity for African businesses. She highlighted that Zoho’s solutions, such as Zoho Workplace for enterprise collaboration, Bigin CRM for small businesses, and ZeptoMail for reliable transactional email, will significantly bolster the continent’s business competitiveness.
Viswanath Pallasena, CEO of Redington MEA, emphasized the critical role this collaboration plays in equipping African businesses to thrive on the global stage. He noted that the partnership marks a pivotal milestone in Redington’s journey and expressed enthusiasm about advancing businesses across Africa towards a more digitally empowered future.
Bishan Singh, Director of Zoho’s Global Partner Program, reaffirmed Zoho’s commitment to the African market. Singh shared that Zoho is expanding its presence in Africa by establishing local offices, hiring locally, and integrating solutions with regional payment gateways. The company also offers localized pricing in several African countries.
Singh believes that the partnership with Redington will enhance the accessibility of Zoho’s 55+ cloud-based business products, supporting African businesses in their digital transformation efforts. Together with Redington’s extensive network and local expertise, Zoho aims to help businesses across the region achieve their digital transformation goals.