{"id":648047,"date":"2022-12-01T14:52:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T12:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=648047"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:52:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T12:52:39","slug":"africa-to-reap-benefits-of-mtn-groups-partnership-with-microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/648047\/africa-to-reap-benefits-of-mtn-groups-partnership-with-microsoft\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa to reap benefits of MTN Group\u2019s partnership with Microsoft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MTN Group\u2019s new strategic alliance with Microsoft will hugely benefit African businesses.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtnbusiness.co.za\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx?utm_source=BroadMedia&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=December+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn how your business can benefit from this partnership.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MTN Group will also be able to offer African businesses extra functionality across Microsoft\u2019s key business productivity tools \u2013 including Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft will benefit significantly from this partnership, too, as MTN Group\u2019s rich history and commitment to Africa have given it an unrivalled view of the continent\u2019s technological landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, by partnering with Microsoft, MTN Group can help the global company understand how its solutions can serve African companies best.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership with MTN will empower and enable the future growth of Africa through the joint development of innovative solutions,\u201d said Samer Abu-Ltaif, Corporate Vice-President and President of Microsoft Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>MTN Group\u2019s vision for Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The strategic alliance agreement between MTN Group and Microsoft reaffirms MTN\u2019s commitment to accelerating digital transformation throughout Africa.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This viewpoint is evident in the company\u2019s revised group strategy \u2013 titled Ambition 2025 \u2013 which highlights MTN Group\u2019s belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.<\/p>\n<p>As part of its plans to make this a reality, MTN Group has committed itself to \u201cleading digital solutions for Africa\u2019s progress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we will use the power of technology and connectivity to innovate and accelerate the digitalisation and development of the continent,\u201d said MTN Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Chika Ekeji.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Developing the digital economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MTN Group\u2019s focus on leveraging its partnership with Microsoft to empower more Africans is core to unlocking the content\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/data.un.org\/en\/reg\/g2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>According to the UN,<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This only reinforces why partnering with Microsoft is a significant milestone for the company.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtnbusiness.co.za\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx?utm_source=BroadMedia&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=December+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn how your business can benefit from this partnership.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MTN Group\u2019s new strategic alliance with Microsoft will benefit African 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