Lagos, Nigeria, July 25th, 2023 – inq. Group, a leading global edge-solutions provider, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fueling the growth of AI and technological capacities in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of simpler, seamless solutions. The company’s vision for empowering Africa’s technology sector was unveiled during a media roundtable discussion held on Tuesday, July 25, in Lagos. With the Group Chairman, Andile Ngcaba, and the Group CEO, Glad Dibetso in attendance, the event served as an opportunity for inq. Group to share its strategic plans for driving innovation and shaping the future of edge solutions and AI on the continent.
Speaking during the session under the overarching theme, “Leading with Edge: The Future Of Edge Solutions in Nigeria”, the company’s Group CEO, Glad Dibetso emphasized how inq. Group is working meticulously to build Africa’s technology capacities and advance the continent’s technology landscape, “We firmly believe that inq. is poised to revolutionize the education landscape across the continent,” remarked Dibetso. “Connectivity serves as the gateway to transforming education in our schools, enabling children to learn robotics, AI, and software development. By empowering more students with these essential skills, we envision a rise in tech-driven small businesses, ultimately leading to the emergence of more African unicorns.”
In his keynote address, the company’s Executive Chairman, Andile Ngcaba further elaborated on inq. Group’s mission to play a pivotal role in shaping and fueling the growth of AI in Africa, particularly in Nigeria’s energy sector, “Our vision is to introduce artificial intelligence to Nigeria, empowering the country to actively participate in the global AI landscape. In pursuit of this objective, we aim to establish Nigeria as a center of excellence for developing customized AI solutions in the energy sector,” he stated. Our efforts will center around providing state-of-the-art AI solutions tailored specifically for the energy industry. Through this initiative, energy generation and distribution companies in Nigeria will gain access to real-time electricity consumption analytics for designated locations, enabling them to identify and address leakages throughout the entire electricity value chain.
Ngcaba also expressed optimism regarding Nigeria’s technology potential and its profound impact on the African continent, stating, “Nigeria stands as the foremost driver of growth in Africa, not only within ECOWAS but across the entire continent. We firmly believe that Nigeria serves as the hub not only for Africa but also for emerging markets. The future growth of the African continent largely hinges on the dynamism of this country.”
As inq. Group continues to make significant strides in shaping Africa’s technology landscape, the company remains dedicated to empowering businesses and communities through innovative, relevant, and accessible cloud-based technology solutions.
About inq. Group:
inq. group is a global leading-edge solutions provider that prides itself in providing innovative, business-relevant services in Edge AI and IoT, Fabric, SDN/NFV for Edge Cloud, Secure Access Services Edge, and Elastic Edge. A key factor behind their success is their exceptional team, boasting experts in Edge technologies, who excel in delivering internationally acclaimed methodologies tailored to the unique requirements of each local market we serve. The company’s unwavering commitment is to guide clients in various industries, such as Banking, Oil and Gas, FMCG, Mining, Health, Real Estate, IT, Public Sector, and Logistics, on their transformative digital journey.
Established in 2013, inq. Group is headquartered in Mauritius and is proudly affiliated with Convergence Partners. With a strong presence in 16 African cities, including Johannesburg, Gaborone, Lusaka, Ndola, Blantyre, Lilongwe, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kanu, Abidjan, and Yaoundé, the company ensures accessibility and responsiveness to clients. Their pledge to both clients and stakeholders is to deliver streamlined, seamless solutions that simplify complex challenges.