Redington Showcases AI At GITEX Kenya 2026

Redington participated in GITEX Kenya 2026 and Ai Everything Kenya 2026, held in Nairobi from May 19 to 21, where the company highlighted its technology ecosystem and strategy for accelerating digital transformation across Africa.

At the event, Redington was joined by several global technology vendors and partners including Adobe, Acer, Amazon Web Services, Dell Technologies, Fortinet, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft, MSI, Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat, Trend Micro, Veeam and channel partner NTT DATA.

The company said the collaboration demonstrated its ecosystem-led approach focused on supporting innovation, resilience, and business growth across the region.

Visitors to the Redington stand experienced several interactive demonstrations, including an AI Solutions Showcase, the Unlock Next Studio, and experiential technology zones such as a virtual Formula One racing simulation powered by Dell Technologies.

As part of the event discussions, Sayantan Dev, Global Head of Software Solutions Group at Redington, participated in a main stage panel session titled “The Control Layer: AI Orchestration for Energy + Connectivity at Scale.” The discussion focused on the role of AI-driven orchestration in transforming infrastructure, connectivity, and digital ecosystems across emerging markets.

“Technology conversations today are no longer centered around individual solutions, but around how ecosystems come together to create meaningful business outcomes,” said Sayantan Dev, Global Head, Software Solutions Group, Redington. “Organizations across emerging markets are looking for greater interoperability, faster decision-making, and stronger digital experiences that can support growth at scale. Events like Ai Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya create an important platform for industry collaboration, new ideas, and conversations that help businesses and partners across the region Unlock Next.”

During the event, Redington also hosted the Redington Ecosystem Awards, recognizing top-performing partners across East Africa for their role in advancing technology adoption and ecosystem development in the region.

Serkan Celik, Chief Executive Officer for Turkey, Africa, Egypt and CIS Countries at Redington, said East Africa continues to emerge as a major growth market for digital technologies.

“East Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic technology growth markets, driven by increasing investments in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and ecosystem-led innovation,” said Serkan Celik, Chief Executive Officer, Turkey, Africa, Egypt and CIS Countries, Redington. “As businesses across the region accelerate transformation, the role of channel partners is also evolving toward higher-value services, deeper specialization, and long-term customer enablement. Our participation at Ai Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya reflects Redington’s commitment to strengthening industry collaboration, enabling technology conversations that matter, and helping partners and customers across Africa continue to Unlock Next.”

Jim Mathew, President, Africa & Egypt at Redington, noted that Africa is increasingly becoming a market where innovation and digital transformation strategies are being developed and implemented in real time.

“Africa is no longer being viewed as an emerging opportunity alone – it is increasingly becoming a market where innovation models, digital adoption, and business transformation are being shaped in real time,” said Jim Mathew, President, Africa & Egypt, Redington. “Across the continent, we are seeing organizations rethink growth, customer engagement, and technology enablement with far greater ambition and speed. Ai Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya provides an important platform for these conversations, bringing together industry leaders and innovators who are helping define what comes next for the region.”

Throughout the event, Redington conducted partner engagement initiatives, technology showcases, and industry discussions aimed at strengthening its regional presence and expanding collaboration with customers, partners, and the wider technology ecosystem across East Africa.