IBM is ramping up its investment in Africa dramatically, with plans to open offices in six new markets, extending its presence across the continent to eight countries.
It is establishing three regional hubs — one in Kenya to serve the East African market, another in Nigeria, which will serve West Africa, and the third in Angola, to serve the Southern African Development Community countries.
The expansion, which is being spearheaded by IBM sub-Saharan Africa GM Oliver Fortuin (pictured) and his colleague, long-time IBMer Gary Carroll, forms part of a renewed focus on emerging markets by the US-headquartered technology and services company.
IBM has spent US$120m in expanding in the region in the past two years, with more investment to come, Fortuin says.
The markets where IBM is setting up or expanding its presence are Kenya, Nigeria, Angola, Senegal, Ghana and Tanzania. Senegal will serve as the base from which to serve French-speaking African markets; Angola will be used as a springboard into Portuguese Africa.
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Author: Duncan McLeod
