Through the collaboration, Microsoft and Orange aim to support 15,000 businesses throughout 2024 by expanding their existing distribution network.
Orange Middle East & Africa is joining forces with Microsoft, looking to offer Microsoft solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 17 countries across the MEA region.
Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange MEA, said, “This collaboration with Microsoft is a significant step in our commitment to support the digital transformation of African businesses. By combining our network and Microsoft’s solutions, we can provide SMEs with the tools and guidance they need to thrive in the digital economy.”
By collaborating with Microsoft, Orange MEA aims to address the growing needs of SMEs as they undergo digital transformation. Orange’s existing distribution network in the MEA region will now provide SMEs with easy access to the likes of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, and Dynamics 365 while facilitating the upskilling of Microsoft experts within each country.
Through the collaboration, Microsoft and Orange aim to support 15,000 businesses throughout 2024, with an ambition to reach one million SMEs by providing access to technology, tools and support to accelerate adoption.
The goal is to promote digital inclusion and enable all economic players in the MEA region to benefit from the advantages of digital transformation. Orange and Microsoft will also collaborate on training, marketing, and sales support programmes to enable SMEs to adopt and benefit from Microsoft Modern Work solutions.
