In a move set to reshape Africa’s enterprise technology landscape, Powerfleet, Inc., a global leader in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Business South Africa, part of the MTN Group, the continent’s largest mobile network operator serving 297 million customers across 16 markets.
This collaboration integrates Powerfleet’s Unity AIoT platform with MTN’s extensive connectivity infrastructure to deliver real-time, AI-powered intelligence across entire enterprise ecosystems, from warehouses and logistics fleets to energy systems, safety operations, and sustainability frameworks.
The joint solution unlocks a new era of data-driven decision-making by – Centralizing Visibility, Enhancing Safety, Optimizing Efficiency, Driving Sustainability and Seamless Integration.
The CEO of Powerfleet, Steve Towe, describes partnership as a game-changer, “By merging MTN’s unrivaled connectivity with Powerfleet’s AI-driven, device-agnostic platform, we’re giving African enterprises a single source of truth to optimize performance, safety, and sustainability at scale”.
As part of the agreement, MTN Business will white-label Powerfleet’s Unity platform, embedding it into its enterprise offerings. This makes real-time AI insights instantly available to MTN’s vast business customer base, enabling rapid adoption of next-generation operational intelligence across logistics, mining, transportation, utilities, and manufacturing sectors.
“We’re redefining what’s possible for enterprises in Africa,” said Sudipto Moitra, General Manager of ICT Enterprise Business at MTN.
“This partnership unlocks the full potential of AIoT by combining MTN’s deep connectivity expertise with Powerfleet’s intelligence platform, helping businesses operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably”, he added.
With MTN named the #1 Most Admired African Brand, the partnership sets the stage for a continent-wide digital transformation, putting AI-powered intelligence at the heart of enterprise growth.
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