Mindware has announced a series of strategic partnerships with top global technology vendors — Forcepoint, Citrix, Ubiquity, Everfox, and Eaton. These new alliances mark a major milestone in Mindware’s East Africa expansion, empowering businesses across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia with cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, digital workspaces, networking, and power management.
In just six months since establishing operations in East Africa, Mindware has tripled its vendor portfolio and doubled the number of transacting partners, underscoring the region’s booming demand for advanced IT infrastructure and digital transformation solutions. The company is also hosting weekly training sessions and enablement programs to upskill local partners and ensure they can deliver measurable business value.
Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation Across East Africa
Through its new strategic partnerships, Mindware is addressing East Africa’s fast-growing demand for secure, scalable, and future-ready technologies. The collaboration brings together leading global vendors to empower enterprises and governments with end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Forcepoint will enhance cybersecurity defenses through advanced threat protection and data security systems, while Citrix will deliver secure digital workspaces and virtualization tools to support hybrid and remote work environments.
“These partnerships underscore Mindware’s commitment to bridging the gap between global innovation and local technology needs in East Africa. By introducing world-class vendors and enabling strong channel partnerships, we aim to help organizations across the region boost resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness in today’s digital economy,” said Spiros Rafailovits, Territory Manager, East Africa, Mindware.
Ubiquity will strengthen enterprise networking with high-performance connectivity solutions, and Everfox will focus on safeguarding government and critical infrastructure through next-generation cybersecurity systems. Complementing these efforts, Eaton will provide robust power management and sustainable energy efficiency solutions to boost operational resilience and ensure business continuity across the region.
Mindware will roll out a comprehensive partner engagement plan that includes:
- Mindware Connect Roadshows to showcase partner technologies and local success stories.
- Specialized enablement programs and certifications to build regional ICT expertise.
- Pilot projects in Kenya and Uganda, which have already generated high demand for cybersecurity and power management solutions.
To strengthen the local IT ecosystem, Mindware will also offer financial assistance and credit facilities for resellers and system integrators, helping them scale faster. In addition, the company is enhancing its supply chain infrastructure to ensure faster delivery and better support across East Africa.
This expansion forms a key part of Mindware’s Africa Growth Strategy, focused on cloud computing, AI adoption, cybersecurity transformation, and ICT skills development. With its regional hub in Nairobi, Mindware is establishing itself as East Africa’s most trusted IT distribution partner, driving the region’s transition toward a secure, connected, and digitally empowered future.
