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Westcon-Comstor to boost Juniper ’ s AI Networking for Sub Saharan channel partners
As customers look to transform network management and enhance user experiences with artificial intelligence , AI , Westcon-Comstor , through its strategic partnership with Juniper Networks , can fast-track a customer ’ s journey with Juniper ’ s AI-Native Networking Platform .
As a primary Juniper distributor in Southern Africa , Westcon-Comstor is ideally positioned to help partners mobilise their customers , providing comprehensive , end-to-end AI capabilities across campus , branch , and data centre infrastructures .
“ Juniper Networks is pushing the envelope in secure , AI-driven networking and has once again set the benchmark with its AI-Native Networking Platform launch ,” Cleshenton Britton , Juniper Channel Manager at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa .
“ Westcon-Comstor ’ s partnership with Juniper Networks providing AI-Native Networking Platforms across Southern Africa exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence . We are dedicated to supporting our partners through training , technical support , and strategic insights , ensuring they are well-equipped to use innovative technologies to their fullest potential ,” states Britton .
Cleshenton Britton
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa , SSA is part of the Middle East and Africa subsidiary of the Westcon-Comstor Group . A global technology provider and specialist distributor working in more than 70 countries . It delivers business value and opportunity by connecting the world ’ s IT vendors with a channel of technology resellers , systems integrators and service providers .
This comprehensive application of AI for IT Operations , AIOps across the network spectrum helps deep insights , automated problem resolution , and consistent network assurance , thereby shifting the IT teams ’ focus from basic connectivity maintenance to advancing superior and secure end-user experiences .
The platform ’ s efficacy in enhancing operational efficiency is shown in its ability to provide up to an 85 % reduction in operational expenditures compared to traditional network solutions , alongside a dramatic decrease in network trouble tickets , IT onsite visits , and network incident resolution times by up to 90 %, 85 %, and 50 %, respectively . These figures emphasise the platform ’ s cost-effectiveness and efficiency and highlight its role in significantly improving the user experience .
Orange Digital Centre partners with Coursera to launch , free high-level certification training
Orange Digital Centre , is launching a free high-level certification training programme in partnership with Coursera , the world provider in online learning . This partnership aims to offer young people in Africa and the Middle East the opportunity to get essential skills in digital professions , free of charge and at their own pace .
The Orange Digital Centre is driving digital inclusion for young people and entrepreneurs across Africa and the Middle East through its 16 centres . It is launching this initiative to provide young people in the
For illustration only region with key skills in essential areas such as artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , digital marketing , and entrepreneurship . young people with the knowledge and skills they need to enter the job market , develop their careers , or encourage them to become digital entrepreneurs .
Orange Digital Centres are physical structures designed to be hubs of innovation and learning , free and open to all , providing a dynamic environment where young people can develop their skills , explore new technologies , and stimulate their creativity .
Equipped with the latest technologies , they support young people throughout the entire technological innovation and entrepreneurship value chain . This innovation ecosystem consists of several spaces that offer free learning programmes : a Code School , a Solidarity FabLab , an ‘ Orange Fab ’ startup accelerator , and Orange Ventures Middle East and Africa , the Orange Group ’ s investment fund that invests in the most promising startups .
These programmes are designed to meet the needs of the ever-evolving job market , providing talented
Asma Ennaifer , Executive Director CSR , Orange Digital Centres and Communication , Orange Africa and Middle East , says : “ At Orange , we believe that digital inclusion is the key to creating a fairer and more prosperous future for everyone . In partnership with Coursera and through the Orange Digital Centres , we are opening the doors of certification training to all our beneficiaries .”
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