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Leading ICT Group Altron achieves significant Microsoft designation milestone

Altron, a prominent information and communication technology group based in South Africa, has reached a notable milestone by attaining all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations in Africa. This achievement aligns with the Group's recently declared ambition to establish itself as the leading platform and IT services provider in its chosen markets. This accomplishment reinforces Altron's

Leading ICT Group Altron achieves significant Microsoft designation milestone

Leading ICT Group Altron achieves significant Microsoft designation milestone

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Altron, a prominent information and communication technology group based in South Africa, has reached a notable milestone by attaining all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations in Africa. This achievement aligns with the Group’s recently declared ambition to establish itself as the leading platform and IT services provider in its chosen markets.

This accomplishment reinforces Altron’s standing as one of the most respected and trusted top-tier partners not only in South Africa but across the entire continent. Building on its previous designations, including Microsoft Analytics for Microsoft Azure, Infra and Database Migration to Azure, and Threat Protection specializations, this milestone supports Altron’s mission to consistently deliver exceptional innovation and business value to customers utilizing the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem.

Collin Govender, Managing Director of Altron Karabina and Altron Systems Integration, where he has spearheaded remarkable turnarounds, attributes this achievement to the businesses’ customer-centric approach. He emphasizes their singular focus on innovating and delivering value for customers through advising, deploying, and managing Microsoft solutions. Govender notes that the latest designations, with more in the pipeline, enable Altron to unlock value across the entire spectrum of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Govender highlights the significance of upskilling and specialization in ensuring that Altron customers have a single partner to transact, deploy, and support all their Microsoft Cloud investments. This strategic approach transforms Altron from being technology partners only to trusted advisors, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.

Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations are a recognition of organizations committed to ongoing skills development and successful customer deployments. Altron proudly holds designations in Business Applications, Data and AI in Azure, Digital and App Innovation in Azure, Infrastructure in Azure, Modern Work, and Security. Businesses both in South Africa and internationally can leverage Altron’s deep specialization in these fundamental pillars as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.

Govender reiterates Altron’s commitment to continuous skills development, emphasizing the company’s dedication to partnering with businesses for transformative initiatives. He stresses that beyond managing digital fundamentals, Altron is obsessed with delivering innovation that brings meaningful and measurable value to customers’ businesses. With specialist skills across the Microsoft ecosystem, Altron is well-positioned to sustain growth across industries and borders.

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