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New pact to boost telecoms SMMEs

27th September 2024

By: Natasha Odendaal

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Digital infrastructure and managed services provider Seacom and the ICT SMME Chamber have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the growth and development of small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) within the telecommunications sector.

The MoU, which underscores the critical role of SMMEs in driving economic growth and job creation in South Africa, aims to explore collaborative efforts to grow and transform the digital economy through inclusive participation.

The collaboration leverages the synergies between Seacom and the ICT SMME Chamber to enhance the capabilities of small enterprises.

In line with this, SMMEs will gain access to Seacom’s channel partner programme, with the strategic partnership supporting digital infrastructure and facilitating marketing initiatives, inter-business coordination and personnel training.

The MoU outlines Seacom’s commitment to incubating qualifying SMMEs by providing them with access to its digital service offerings, including cloud, connectivity, on-premise network and cybersecurity solutions.

This will enable selected SMMEs to accelerate their digital strategies, enhance operational efficiency and leverage cutting-edge information and communication technology (ICT) technologies.

“This partnership will enable these enterprises to tap into strategic opportunities, particularly within the public sector, while contributing to the creation of a fully digitised, inclusive and equitable nation,” says Seacom public sector accounts head Wandile Gumede.

“The ICT SMME Chamber welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Seacom to make meaningful progress in empowering local entrepreneurs and businesses,” adds ICT SMME Chamber MD Loyiso Tyira.

Members of the ICT SMME Chamber benefit from enterprise supplier development programmes, networking opportunities, access to research and direct engagement with both government and private entities for advocacy and funding purposes.

South Africa’s ICT sector is integral to the daily lives of citizens and presents immense potential for small enterprises seeking to innovate and contribute to national digital transformation.

However, many promising ideas are lost owing to a lack of coordination of SMME development programmes and access to essential support and funding to ensure meaningful impact.

“This MoU represents our ongoing commitment to providing the necessary support for SMMEs in the telecoms sector to realise their full potential and become leaders in this crucial industry,” concludes Seacom South Africa MD Kim Sacree.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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