IBM continues to expand its operations across Africa as part of an increased presence in key growth markets. With the recent opening of offices in Mauritius, Tanzania, Senegal and Angola and with established business hubs in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt, IBM today is present in more than 20 African countries. IBM's increased presence is part of a broad program of investment the company is making across Africa through the creation of new facilities, offices, training, staffing and recruitment, sales and marketing and corporate citizenship.
IBM has been present in Africa for over 60 years, but is now taking its business to the next level in recognition of the huge potential of the African market and the role of smarter systems in transforming business, government and society across the continent.
IBM’s Commitment to Africa: Point of View Essay
http://asmarterplanet.com/files/2011/06/IBMs-Commitment-to-Africa1.pdf
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IBM Client and Innovation Center Opens in East Africa
Date added: 08 May 2013
IBM Country General Manager for East Africa Tony Mwai demonstrates a visualization of the city's traffic patterns to Jessica Colaco, Managing Director iHub, a Kenyan startup incubator at the opening of the IBM Client and Innovation Center for East Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday May 8, 2013. The Smarter Cities technology, part of the IBM Intelligent Operations Center, is integral to the center's efforts to help the region's IT businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and academics drive innovation and growth. (Dai Kurokawa/Feature Photo Service for IBM)
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IBM in dialogue with local stakeholders to help turn Accra, Ghana into a Smarter City
Date added: 11 Apr 2013
Joe Mensah, Country General Manager, IBM Ghana (left) presents report on the city of Accra, to Alfred Vanderpujie, Mayor of Accra (Credit: IBM)
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IBM's new WaterWatchers app helps citizens contribute to the health of their local water supply
Date added: 22 Mar 2013
By combining Big Data, mobile technology and crowdsourcing, IBM helps cities gain a better understanding of their water systems. (Credit: IBM)
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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty Addresses African Business Leaders
Date added: 05 Feb 2013
IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty speaks to more than 200 South African business leaders about IBM's commitment to Africa at the IBM CIO Leadership Exchange in Johannesburg, South Africa on February 5, 2013. IBM has been doing business in Africa for more than 90 years. Most recently, the company has been expanding its presence by focusing investments in more than 20 African countries. (Graham Carlow/Feature Photo Service for IBM) For more information, contact Lisa Rautenbach, IBM, tel. 082 901 4298.
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IBM CEO Meets with African Business Leaders in Kenya
Date added: 06 Feb 2013
100 business leaders from across Africa gathered at IBM's Smarter Planet Leadership Forum in Nairobi, Kenya on February 6, 2013 for a dialogue with IBM senior executives about building smarter systems to support the continent's growth. IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty (second from left) joined Dr. James Mwangi, Chairman & CEO of Equity Bank Kenya (left), Mr. Edward Effah, CEO of Fidelity Bank Ghana and Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, CEO of Galaxy Backbone Nigeria. (Graham Carlow/Feature Photo Service for IBM)
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IBM Research Leader Speaks with University Students in Kenya
Date added: 07 Feb 2013
IBM Senior Vice President of Research Dr. John Kelly talks with students from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa after delivering a lecture about the role of technology in addressing Africa's challenges and opportunities, Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya. The university is home to IBM's 12th global research laboratory, which will develop next generation technologies in such areas as healthcare, traffic management, e-government and mobile computing. IBM has been doing business in Africa for more than 90 years. Most recently, it has expanded its presence by focusing investments in more than 20 African countries. (Feature Photo Service for IBM) More info: Jonathan Batty, 48-693-93-5403, jonathan.Batty@pl.ibm.com
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McDonald's South Africa taps IBM to adopt social business
Date added: 31 Jan 2013
McDonald's staff member in Johannesburg, South Africa, signing up to social networking to communicate faster. (Credit: IBM)
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Universities in Kenya have partnered with IBM
Date added: 31 Jan 2013
Three major Universities in Kenya have partnered with IBM in an initiative that will help universities strengthen their educational programs so graduates can compete at the top of any industry. The IBM Country General Manager for East Africa, Tony Mwai (right) and Strathmore University's @iLabAfrica Director Dr. Joseph Sevilla (left) exchange the partnership agreement. (Credit: IBM)
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RAWBANK in the Congo Expands Banking services to include SMS
Date added: 20 Nov 2012
RAWBANK has deployed IBM's Smarter Computing Solutions including a mix of IBM software and hardware that enables the bank to extend the range of products and services offered to its clients. RAWBANK clients can now access banking services on their mobile phones via text messages. (Credit: IBM)
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Smarter Banking Solutions in Ghana
Date added: 29 Nov 2012
Fidelity Bank in Ghana - the Head Office in Accra's Central Business District (credit: Fidelity Bank)
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IBM CSC Team at Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA).
Date added: 10 Oct 2012
The IBM CSC team presents their recommendations to the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA). Photo Courtesy: IBM and DOT
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IBM CSC Kenya Team
Date added: 26 Sep 2012
A student at Multimedia University in Nairobi, Kenya interviews an IBM CSC team member during their recent pro bono engagement in support of the Creative Industry. (Credit: IBM)
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IBM Opens First Research Lab in Africa
Date added: 13 Aug 2012
On the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, IBM business consultant Shadrack Kioko captures data on road conditions and traffic congestion in the capital city. IBM announced its first research lab in Africa, which will collaborate with government, academia and industry on smarter ways to manage critical city services such as transportation and water, which remain the biggest challenges facing African cities. The new IBM research lab will develop public sector solutions based on social networking, mobile computing and analytics technologies, as well as foster local technology skills in the region. (Source: Nichole Sobecki/Feature Photo Service for IBM - NAIROBI, KENYA)
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Africa: The Next Frontier for IBM Research Innovation
Date added: 13 Aug 2012
Africa: The Next Frontier for IBM Research Innovation
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IBM Africa Technical Institute
Date added: 25 Jul 2012
The first session of the IBM Africa Technical Institute gets underway in Port Louis Mauritius. (Credit photo: IBM)
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CMT is working with IBM to transform the operation of its clothing business
Date added: 14 Mar 2012
IBM Territory Manager Yusuf Assenjee and client Mr Francois Woo, Managing Director of CMT at the CMT Spinning Mill in Mauritius.
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Photo of Tony Mwai and Dr. Bitange Ndemo
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Tony Mwai, CGM IBM East Africa (left) and Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Permanent Secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Information at the launch of the Nairobi Smarter Cities report.
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Nairobi Traffic
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Traffic congestion is one of the key areas to be addressed in Nairobi as the city strives to cope with the pressures of urbanization
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Nairobi Security
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Public Safety is one of the key areas to be addressed in Nairobi as the city strives to cope with the pressures of urbanization
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Nairobi Mobile Technology
Date added: 07 Mar 2012
Kenya has an opportunity to leverage its leadership in mobile technologies to address some of the challenges or rapidly increasing urbanization
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Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Permanent Secretary for Information, Kenya Government at the Nairobi Smarter Cities Roundtable
Date added: 07 Oct 2011
Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Permanent Secretary for Information, Kenya Government at the Nairobi Smarter Cities Roundtable
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Tony Mwai
Date added: 07 Oct 2011
Tony Mwai, CGM IBM East Africa and other leaders from public and private sector at the Nairobi Smarter Cities Roundtable.
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Angolan Deputy Minister for Telecommunication and Information Technology, Aristides Safeca addresses reporters at the IBM press conference.
Date added: 26 Sep 2011
Angolan Deputy Minister for Telecommunication and Information Technology, Aristides Safeca addresses reporters at the IBM press conference.
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Preparations for the Luanda office opening.
Date added: 26 Sep 2011
Preparations for the Luanda office opening.
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Simon Pierre Thiaw inspecting an IBM Mainframe System
Date added: 16 May 2011
Simon Pierre Thiaw, CIO of the Senegal Customs Directorate inspecting the IBM mainframe system installed at the Senegal Ministry of Finance.
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IBM Employees at the Office in Dakar 1960
Date added: 14 Jun 2011
IBM Employees at the Office in Dakar 1960
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IBM Employee at the start of a typical day in Dakar 1960
Date added: 14 Jun 2011
IBM Employee at the start of a typical day in Dakar 1960
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IBM Employee on way to work in Dakar 1960
Date added: 14 Jun 2011
IBM Employee on way to work in Dakar 1960
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IBM Mainframe at the Senegal Ministry of Finance
Date added: 16 May 2011
Mamadou Ndiaye, Country General Manager, IBM Senegal (left) and Simon Pierre Thiaw, CIO Senegal Customs Directorate, with the IBM mainframe system at the Senegal Ministry of Finance.
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Senegal Installs First 1401 system at Banque Senegalaise de Development 1964
Date added: 14 Jun 2011
Senegal Installs First 1401 system at Banque Senegalaise de Development 1964
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Women and children are amongst those to benefit from IBM's work in Cross River State, Nigeria
Date added: 16 Jun 2011
Women and children are amongst those to benefit from IBM's work in Cross River State, Nigeria
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IBM is helping to bring smarter healthcare Cross River State, Nigeria
Date added: 16 Jun 2011
IBM is helping to bring smarter healthcare Cross River State, Nigeria
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Women and children are amongst those to benefit from IBM's work in Cross River State, Nigeria II
Date added: 16 Jun 2011
Women and children are amongst those to benefit from IBM's work in Cross River State, Nigeria II
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IBM is laying the foundations for a Smarter Planet across Africa
Date added: 16 Jun 2011
IBM is laying the foundations for a Smarter Planet across Africa
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IBM technology is helping to transform banking in Tanzania (outside NMB Dar es Salaam)
Date added: 16 Jun 2011
IBM technology is helping to transform banking in Tanzania (outside NMB Dar es Salaam)
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Mamadou Ndiaye with an IBM Mainframe at the Senegal Ministry of Finance
Date added: 16 May 2011
Mamadou Ndiaye, Country General Manager, IBM Senegal with the IBM mainframe system installed at the Customs Directorate, Senegal Ministry of Finance.
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New Tech Era in Africa
Date added: 28 Jun 2011
IBM Chairman and CEO Samuel J. Palmisano (right) and Bharti Airtel Chairman and Managing Director Sunil Bharti Mittal participate in a press conference on Friday, September 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya to announce the selection of IBM to manage Bharti Airtel’s mobile communications network in Africa. The agreement was finalized in December 2010. The move is anticipated to accelerate Africa's emerging mobile communications market.
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Esso Standard inaugurates the first IBM 1401, Nairobi, 1964
Date added: 23 Jun 2011
Esso Standard inaugurates the first IBM 1401, Nairobi, 1964
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IBM System 360 exhibit in Nairobi, 1965
Date added: 23 Jun 2011
IBM System 360 exhibit in Nairobi, 1965
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Tony Mwai, CGM IBM East Africa
Date added: 27 Jun 2011
Tony Mwai, CGM IBM East Africa
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The first Sales Representative for IBM in Ethiopia 1965
Date added: 27 Jun 2011
The first Sales Representative for IBM in Ethiopia 1965
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IBM RAMAC 305 System loaded at Durban heading for offices of Max Pollak and Freemantel, stock brokerage firm, first RAMAC in South Africa, 1960
Date added: 27 Jun 2011
IBM RAMAC 305 System loaded at Durban heading for offices of Max Pollak and Freemantel, stock brokerage firm, first RAMAC in South Africa, 1960
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Additional resources
Site links
YouTube Video: Smarter Cities Challenge: Nairobi, Kenya
PDF documents
IBM Africa Backgrounder (86 KB)
Mamadou Ndiaye, CGM Senegal biography (52 KB)
Tony Mwai, CGM East Africa biography (45 KB)
David Sawe, CGM Tanzania biography (51 KB)