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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organisations aiming to stay competitive and relevant. For African enterprises, the potential of digital transformation to unlock growth and innovation is immense. However, significant challenges—from ageing legacy systems to limited resources—often impede progress. All these challenges can, however, be overcome with the right partnerships.
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Why digital transformation matters
Digital transformation is the cornerstone of business modernisation. It involves leveraging digital technologies to enhance processes, deliver better customer experiences, and create new revenue streams. In Africa, where markets are diverse and opportunities abound, the ability to adapt and innovate through digital transformation can empower businesses to leapfrog traditional barriers and thrive in the global economy.
Mandla Mbonambi, CEO, Africonology
However, the path to transformation is fraught with challenges. One of the most significant obstacles is the prevalence of legacy systems. These outdated infrastructures are often deeply ingrained in business operations, making them difficult—and expensive—to replace. Organisations are left grappling with inefficiencies, high maintenance costs, and limited scalability, all of which hinder their ability to meet the demands of today’s digital-first environment.
Addressing legacy system challenges
Our partnership with Adaptigent is a game-changer in addressing these issues. Adaptigent’s innovative technology allows businesses to modernise their legacy systems without the need for costly and disruptive replacements. By unlocking and integrating data trapped in these systems, Adaptigent enables organisations to optimise existing investments and extend the lifespan and utility of trusted legacy systems by enhancing their capabilities with modern technologies. It also minimises the risk and operational disruption associated with large-scale system overhauls while allowing real-time access to critical data, thereby enabling faster decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
Steve Lopez, CEO of Adaptigent, encapsulates the value of this collaboration: “Our solutions, which enable connecting and re-hosting trusted applications by accessing and/or rehosting cloud or on-premise systems including mainframes, combined with Africonology’s deep understanding of the local landscape, will enable organisations to seamlessly integrate and modernise core systems with minimised risk and cost.”
This partnership represents a significant milestone in our mission to drive meaningful digital transformation across various industries. As I’ve often said, “Innovation is not just about adopting new technologies; it’s about enabling organisations to harness these technologies to achieve tangible business outcomes.”
Overcoming barriers to digital transformation
The complexity of integrating legacy systems into modern IT environments often deters organisations from embarking on their transformation journeys. Yet, the cost of inaction is far greater. Businesses that fail to modernise risk falling behind competitors and missing out on opportunities to innovate and grow.
With Adaptigent’s solutions and our deep understanding of Africa’s unique business landscape, we are breaking down these barriers by seamlessly connecting disparate systems to enable unified access to critical information, unlocking the data trapped in legacy systems to develop innovative solutions that meet the expectations of today’s customers, and streamlining processes and reducing overhead costs through enhanced system integration and data access.
A vision for the future
As African enterprises navigate the complexities of digital transformation, Africonology Solutions remains committed to being a trusted partner in their journey. Together with Adaptigent, we are delivering solutions that enable organisations to adapt, innovate, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
The future of business in Africa is digital, and the time to act is now. By leveraging our partnership with Adaptigent, we are simplifying the path to digital transformation, empowering enterprises to unlock their full potential, and driving sustainable growth across the continent.
