Axiz has announced a strategic alliance with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi.
Through the collaboration, Hitachi Vantara’s partners and customers will gain improved access to sustainable, advanced technologies including Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) One solutions, data centre modernisation, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and cloud services, enabling them to scale and innovate in Africa’s fast-growing digital economy.
“Our strategic partnership with Hitachi Vantara enables us to significantly expand our digital infrastructure offerings,” says Craig Brunsden, CEO of Axiz. “By combining our extensive distribution network with Hitachi Vantara’s industry-leading solutions, we can better support our channel partners in delivering modern, scalable, and secure data solutions that address the unique needs of businesses across Africa.”
The partnership allows Axiz’s channel partners to leverage Hitachi Vantara’s extensive services capabilities, including data migration, managed services, and consulting. These services will support partners in helping customers modernise and manage complex data environments more effectively.
Hitachi Vantara and Axiz will offer training, certifications, and incentives to enable Axiz’s channel partners to effectively integrate Hitachi Vantara’s solutions.
Partner enablement programmes will focus on building deep technical knowledge in key solutions areas such as VSP One and Hitachi Vantara’s cloud offerings, allowing Axiz’s partners to address emerging customer needs and capitalise on growth opportunities within the infrastructure space.
“With Axiz as a trusted partner, we can increase our footprint and strengthen our customer relationships in the region,” says Brendan Tobin, Hitachi Vantara’s channel and alliances lead for Africa.
“This alliance not only extends our market reach but also reinforces our commitment to a channel-driven approach in Africa, empowering partners to deliver sustainable growth and greater value to their customers.”