- Specialises in SD-WAN and cloud networking solutions that reduce enterprise connectivity costs by up to 40%
- Has successfully deployed infrastructure solutions across 14 African countries since 2018
Netovate’s African networking revolution
Netovate (PTY) LTD has established itself as a pioneer in Africa’s digital infrastructure space, addressing the continent’s unique connectivity challenges. The company’s software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions enable businesses to seamlessly manage multiple internet service providers, a critical capability in regions with unreliable last-mile connections. “Our technology has helped pan-African enterprises reduce network downtime by 60%,” revealed CEO Thandiwe Mbeki in a recent ITWeb Africa interview.
The company’s proprietary network monitoring platform provides real-time visibility across hybrid cloud environments, particularly benefiting financial institutions with branch networks across multiple countries. Netovate’s recent partnership with Microsoft Azure has enhanced its ability to deliver secure, low-latency connections for cloud applications – a growing need as African enterprises accelerate digital transformation.
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Netovate’s impact on Africa’s digital economy
Operating in one of the world’s most challenging connectivity environments, Netovate has developed solutions tailored to Africa’s infrastructure gaps. The company addresses three critical pain points:
- Cost efficiency: Their bandwidth aggregation technology helps enterprises optimize spending across multiple ISPs, with clients reporting 35-40% reductions in connectivity costs
- Network resilience: Automated failover systems maintain operations during frequent outages, crucial for sectors like banking and healthcare
- Security: Advanced threat protection secures data across unstable networks where traditional perimeter defenses often fail
While Africa’s internet penetration grows (currently 43% according to GSMA), enterprise-grade connectivity remains scarce outside major cities. Netovate’s work with telecom providers to extend reliable infrastructure could help bridge this gap, though challenges like power instability and regulatory fragmentation persist across the 54-nation continent.
