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Axiz is an IT infrastructure and software distributor that unites cutting-edge hardware and software solutions . The VAD recently joined the Cradlepoint Partner Programme to drive enterprise wireless WAN adoption across the African continent .
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AXIZ JOINS CRADLEPOINT PARTNER PROGRAMME TO FUEL ENTERPRISE WIRELESS WAN ADOPTION

South Africa-based Axiz Advanced Technologies , announced a partnership with Cradlepoint , a global provider of cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions , to introduce an advanced new solution expected to fuel wireless wide area network ( WAN ) adoption across South Africa and the rest of Africa .

According to Axiz , the new opportunities for resellers will offer future-proof Wi-Fi to new regions and markets on the African continent . Axiz joins the Cradlepoint Partner Programme , which features industry leaders in positioning and selling Cradlepoint ’ s wireless WAN business solutions by meeting a series of sales , technical and business proficiency criteria .
Through the distribution partnership , Axiz will support CradlePoint ’ s goal of offering the industry ’ s most comprehensive portfolio of wireless WAN solutions to meet the surging need for agile , secure and reliable connectivity .
Neil Jackson , Manager , New Technology Business Unit , Axiz , said the partnership brings exciting new opportunities to Axiz partners in South Africa and the rest of Africa . “ This completes the puzzle in taking affordable , high performance and futureproof Wi-Fi to areas lacking copper and fibre , or where it was previously not feasible to roll out Wi-Fi ,” he said .
The Cradlepoint partnership opens new business opportunities in IoT , mobile and brand connectivity , he said . With Cradlepoint solutions , there are now opportunities to connect buses and taxis securely , take better connectivity to ambulances , police cars and security patrols or quickly roll out WANs at new developments and unconnected rural areas , Jackson explained .
“ With its single pane of glass management and the fact that it is 5G ready , Cradlepoint is simple to manage and provision . Cradlepoint has also worked very hard to ensure that we are price sensitive and deliver significant value to customers , making it ideal for the local market ,” he added .
Jackson noted that partners gain value adds such as training and access to a global community for information on use cases and success stories , to help them extract as much value as possible . •
With its single pane of glass management and the fact that it is 5G ready , Cradlepoint is simple to manage and provision .
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