Africa to reap benefits of MTN Group’s partnership with Microsoft

MTN Group’s new strategic alliance with Microsoft will hugely benefit African businesses.

The agreement will allow MTN Group to offer new value to its customers while modernising and improving its existing communications and technology infrastructure, said the company.

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MTN Group will also be able to offer African businesses extra functionality across Microsoft’s key business productivity tools – including Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft will benefit significantly from this partnership, too, as MTN Group’s rich history and commitment to Africa have given it an unrivalled view of the continent’s technological landscape.

Therefore, by partnering with Microsoft, MTN Group can help the global company understand how its solutions can serve African companies best.

“Our partnership with MTN will empower and enable the future growth of Africa through the joint development of innovative solutions,” said Samer Abu-Ltaif, Corporate Vice-President and President of Microsoft Middle East and Africa.

MTN Group’s vision for Africa

The strategic alliance agreement between MTN Group and Microsoft reaffirms MTN’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation throughout Africa.

MTN Group believes that technological growth in Africa is key to growing the economies of all African nations, and this will ultimately result in a better life for all.

This viewpoint is evident in the company’s revised group strategy – titled Ambition 2025 – which highlights MTN Group’s belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.

As part of its plans to make this a reality, MTN Group has committed itself to “leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.”

“Together, we will use the power of technology and connectivity to innovate and accelerate the digitalisation and development of the continent,” said MTN Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Chika Ekeji.

Developing the digital economy

MTN Group’s focus on leveraging its partnership with Microsoft to empower more Africans is core to unlocking the content’s potential.

According to the UN, only 33% of the African population used the Internet last year, showing that approximately 871 million African citizens are still on the wrong side of the digital divide.

MTN Group believes that by empowering African businesses with the best digital technologies and resources, it can make a tangible difference towards bridging this digital divide.

This only reinforces why partnering with Microsoft is a significant milestone for the company.

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Africa to reap benefits of MTN Group’s partnership with Microsoft