MBCOM Technologies Africa Summit 2025: driving solutions for sustainable growth

Three day event in Nairobi brings industry leaders together to explore leading cybersecurity & software solutions for innovation & scalability

September 07, 2025

A man in a suit presents to a roomful of people at an IT event — Carlos Arranz - Head of Enterprise Software for AOD/IMS, MBCOM Technologies - speaks at the Africa Summit. Photo credit: MBCOM.com

MBCOM Technologies, Broadcom Representative, recently achieved significant success hosting the Africa Summit 2025 at the Hotel Pullman in Nairobi. From interactive sessions with Broadcom and MBCOM Technologies experts, to real-world case studies and powerful networking opportunities, the Summit, from August 12 to 14, was planned to be a game changer for tech leaders across the region.

The event included panels, strategy sessions, innovation showcases and discussions featuring expert insights on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure, alongside explorations of the latest market trends with top regional IT and business leaders.

A man is seen in close up presenting to an audience - he is gesturing with his hands — Djamil Jaddoo at the Africa Summit. Photo credit: MBCOM Technologies

“A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Africa Summit 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya and contributed to its success!” said Djamil Jaddoo, Territory Manager at MBCOM Technologies. “It was an incredible opportunity to connect, share valuable insights and create greater awareness around our Cyber Security and Enterprise Software solutions.”

A man is seen in close up talking into a mic and gesturing with his hand at an IT event — Sayoum Damtew, Director of Information System Security at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, presents his keynote thoughts at the Africa Summit. Photo credit: MBCOM Technologies

Alongside a welcoming keynote from Djamil Jaddoo, other major speakers and panellists were Seyoum Damtew – Director of Information System Security at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, and from MBCOM Technologies, Andries Lategan – Chief Technology Officer, META Region, Carlos Arranz – Head of Enterprise Software for AOD/IMS, Piyush Vachhani – Practice Manager, Presales META, Kalman Makay – Enterprise IT Security, Arif Sogut – Principal Presales Consultant, Roy Waichanguru – Presales Engineer, Shanil Sonut – Technical Presales Engineer, and Robert Azar – Business Planning and Development.

A man presents in front of a digital screen to an audience at an IT event — Andries Lategan outlines the advantages of MBCOM Technologies in the African marketplace. Photo credit: MBCOM Technologies

The Summit included sessions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and security across various domains. Topics included:

Experience Driven Network Operations with AppNeta
Enhancing Data Loss Protection (DLP) through Automated Security Incident Remediation
Transformation Monitoring into Full Stack Observability
Endpoint Security
Value Stream Management
AIOPS (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations)
Automation
Carbon Black
Network Security
ValueOps

Five men on stage at an IT event are seen in a panel discussion — In one of the panel discussions on Day One, Andries Lategan (MBCOM), on the right, challenges the panel to comment on an issue of the day. Photo credit: MBCOM Technologies

“We truly appreciate the participation of our channel partners, distributors, and our esteemed customers” added Djamil Jaddoo. “We highlighted how Broadcom Software delivers industry-leading solutions in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise software that help organizations innovate, stay secure, and operate at scale. Your engagement has not only helped us to showcase our products but also exchange knowledge that drives us all forward. Here’s to more conversations, collaborations, and innovations ahead – Asante sana!”

About MBCOM Technologies

MBCOM Technologies is a subsidiary of the Midis Group and is the sole distributor for Broadcom Software (including CA and Symantec software solutions) in five substantial territories – the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Eastern Europe and CIS.