SEACOM announces cyber security alliance targeting Africa

According to the company, the new service offering also addresses Africa's growing need for cloud computing and cloud-based services.

By taking compliance seriously and working with reputable vendors and framework experts, local firms may convert compliance into a crucial business asset.

Through the partnership, SEACOM will leverage the Artic Wolf platform to offer its valued clients expanded visibility into their attack surface, says the company.

The company says the award comes after its ability to provide consistent connectivity services was tested following the damage of multiple undersea cables.

The company will provide a capacity-building and market access programme to help SMMEs grow their businesses and participate in the digital economy.

Khan is expected to continue driving growth, and the company wishes the telecom industry veteran well as he begins his new role.

Africa's digital economy is growing at an astonishing rate, making dependable and scalable IT infrastructure indispensable.

SEACOM first went live in South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Djibouti in 2009, following the completion of its first undersea cable connecting Asia and Europe.

Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, managing director and CEO of NIGCOMSAT, and Dimension Data's country director, Olugbenga Olabiyi, inked a working agreement in Nigeria yesterday.

The deal will provide low-latency satellite services, and service integration with Liquid Dataport’s core network infrastructure.

Satellite tech is gaining traction on the African continent, with telecoms companies and governments agreeing to its use to achieve connectivity goals.