The Intellinks team was proud to participate in the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, one of the continent's premier technology conferences. The event brought together over 2,000 technology leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond.
Key Takeaways
Several themes dominated the conversations at this year's summit:
Cybersecurity Remains Top of Mind
Across every sector, cybersecurity was the number one concern for CIOs and IT directors. The increasing sophistication of attacks, combined with regulatory pressure from data protection authorities, means that organisations are investing more than ever in security infrastructure and expertise.
Cloud Adoption is Accelerating
While many Kenyan organisations still operate on-premises infrastructure, cloud adoption is growing rapidly. Hybrid cloud models that combine the control of on-premises systems with the scalability of public cloud are emerging as the preferred approach for enterprises in the region.
The Skills Gap Persists
The shortage of skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals remains a significant challenge. Managed services and outsourced security operations are becoming increasingly popular as organisations seek to bridge this gap without the overhead of building large internal teams.
Our Perspective
These trends align directly with the solutions Intellinks provides. From FortiGate and CrowdStrike security to Acronis backup and OpenShift virtualisation, our portfolio addresses the exact challenges that summit attendees identified as priorities.
We look forward to continuing the conversations started at this event and welcoming new partners and clients into the Intellinks ecosystem.