Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 71 | Page 10

NEWS

Vertiv opens office and customer experience centre in Kenya

Vertiv ’ s critical infrastructure solutions for applications from the edge of the network to the cloud . This facility will not only provide pre-sales , sales , and product training , but full-service certification courses for Vertiv ’ s authorised service partner network as well .

Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has announced the opening of its new office and state-of-the-art Customer Experience Centre in Nairobi . With an increasing demand for high efficiency critical infrastructure in East Africa , this centre supports Vertiv ’ s efforts in offering digital infrastructure solutions to local customers .

The centre ’ s experts offer first-hand knowledge of the technologies , and showcasing of the products gives users a chance to get close to the diverse range of
“ This opening marks our growing presence in Kenya and the East African region , and we are excited and proud to be part of this historic digital journey . We are investing in facilities and people to grow our footprint in the East African market as internet penetration , data usage and digitalisation continues to expand across the length and breadth of the region ,” said Rohan Patil , Vertiv ’ s regional manager for East Africa .
“ This hub is a key investment from Vertiv , in an effort to offer critical digital infrastructure for local telecommunication networks , data centers and commercial facilities ,” said Patil .

Quadriga Systems Limited to be acquired by HSG Holding

HSG Holding has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Quadriga Systems Limited ( QSL ), a market-leader in cloudbased IT solutions and infrastructure , in Europe , Africa and the Middle East . With the acquisition , HSG Holding will strengthen its position in the hospitality arena as an investment vehicle to support the development of companies within the industry in the post COVID-19 period .

HSG Holding was established to focus on investment opportunities within the hospitality sector . The company believes in investing over the long-term as it sees great opportunities for growth in the EMEA region and beyond .
Quadriga has been supplying interactive TV platforms , property-wide connectivity solutions and network integration to global hospitality chains since the early days of the industry and has consistently been an industry leader of innovation and development .
“ The acquisition brings to the group product and solution capabilities , and demonstrates continued commitment to clients , and helps them navigate their digital convergence and transformation journey . Quadriga also brings comprehensive service management portfolio , in-house platform development , including next generation networks and integration with partner services over converged network infrastructure ,” said Jean- Philippe Delouis , CEO , Quadriga Systems Ltd .
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