{"id":2000113633,"date":"2026-05-28T20:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000113633"},"modified":"2026-05-28T22:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:00:49","slug":"visiontech-plg-launches-rwanda-operations-with-focus-on-ai-cybersecurity-and-digital-sovereignty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/visiontech-plg-launches-rwanda-operations-with-focus-on-ai-cybersecurity-and-digital-sovereignty\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiontech PLG launches Rwanda operations with focus on AI, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The launch summit, held at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), brought together senior government officials, enterprise leaders, global technology partners, and members of Rwanda\u2019s innovation ecosystem to discuss the future of AI-driven transformation in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event marked a major milestone in Visiontech\u2019s African expansion strategy, with Rwanda as its launchpad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the summit, Visiontech PLG Chief Executive Officer Aliasgar Dohadwala said the company\u2019s decision to establish operations in Rwanda was driven by the country\u2019s strong leadership, progressive digital vision, and growing reputation as a regional technology hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are living in a defining moment where artificial intelligence and intelligent operations are becoming central to everything nations and organisations do,\u201d Dohadwala said. \u201cVisiontech comes with a clear mission, to become Rwanda\u2019s trusted digital and AI partner and help build resilient technology systems that create real impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visiontech PLG CEO Aliasgar Dohadwala said Rwanda was chosen for its strong leadership, progressive digital vision, and rising status as a regional technology hub.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Founded in Dubai in 2003, Visiontech Systems International LLC has expanded across more than 17 countries, delivering digital transformation projects in sectors including healthcare, education, defence, oil and gas, and government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company said Rwanda will serve as its strategic operational base for expansion into Central, East, and West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the summit, Dohadwala announced plans to establish a Centre of Excellence and demonstration centre in Rwanda aimed at developing local technical capacity, showcasing AI and cybersecurity solutions, and supporting regional knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said Visiontech\u2019s long-term focus in Rwanda would include AI-powered public services, intelligent government systems, cybersecurity infrastructure, real-time monitoring solutions, predictive analytics, and secure digital platforms designed to protect national data and strengthen digital sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDigital sovereignty is now a critical priority for every country,\u201d he remarked. \u201cYour data and information must be protected and managed in ways that serve national interests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The launch summit was held at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The launch received strong backing from the Government of Rwanda, with Minister of State for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda describing Visiontech as an important strategic partner in Rwanda\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing participants at the summit, Iradukunda said Rwanda\u2019s investments in connectivity, digital infrastructure, and inclusive technology adoption were designed to improve service delivery and position the country for the next phase of AI-driven growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt the dawn of the AI era, the demands on our infrastructure are growing rapidly,\u201d he stated. \u201cTo achieve true digital sovereignty, we must be able to develop, train, and run AI models right here at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minister of State for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda described Visiontech as an important strategic partner in Rwanda\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He added that Rwanda continues to strengthen its digital ecosystem through resilient infrastructure, interoperable API platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and expanded digital access across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the minister, Rwanda now has more than 95 percent 4G coverage and offers over 250 government services online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Deputy CEO Juliana Muganza welcomed Visiontech PLG\u2019s entry, describing it as a strong signal of investor confidence in Rwanda\u2019s technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor us at RDB, when companies like Visiontech come, explore, register, and establish operations here, it is a huge success,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She emphasised Rwanda\u2019s goal of becoming the easiest and most coordinated market in Africa for technology and innovation investors, supported by a stable regulatory environment, strong public-private coordination, and robust digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur job is to help investors identify opportunities, translate them into projects, and support them to scale regionally and continentally,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RDB Deputy CEO Juliana Muganza welcomed Visiontech PLG\u2019s entry, describing it as a strong signal of investor confidence in Rwanda\u2019s technology ecosystem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Juliana also noted that Rwanda attracted approximately $870 million in foreign direct investment last year, with ICT and ICT-enabled services playing a growing role in that performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit also featured panellists from Hitachi, Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), Irembo, and Visiontech PLG, who highlighted Rwanda\u2019s progress in delivering seamless digital services while exploring how resilience and intelligent infrastructure will power the next phase of national digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit also highlighted Visiontech\u2019s partnerships with several global technology firms expected to support Rwanda\u2019s growing digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian telecommunications company Mitel, cybersecurity firm Sophos, Hitachi Vantara, and cybersecurity solutions provider Netviss all reaffirmed their collaboration with Visiontech during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narayan G, Business Head for Asia Pacific, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Mitel, described Rwanda as one of Africa\u2019s most promising digital economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwanda is far ahead of many markets in terms of digital adoption,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want to be part of Rwanda\u2019s growth story, which is set to become a world-class success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event brought together senior government officials, enterprise leaders, global technology partners, and members of Rwanda\u2019s innovation ecosystem to discuss the future of AI-driven transformation in Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hitachi Vantara Regional Channel and Distribution Head Rehan Shahid said the partnership would combine Visiontech\u2019s local presence with Hitachi\u2019s advanced digital infrastructure and AI technologies to accelerate transformation across both public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis initiative will accelerate Rwanda\u2019s progress by many years,\u201d Shahid said. \u201cIt will also create new opportunities and technology-focused jobs for local youth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophos Senior Sales Engineer for East Africa Dennis Murithi said the partnership would strengthen Rwanda\u2019s cyber resilience as demand for secure digital infrastructure continues to rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe intend to invest heavily in enablement within the country through training, skills development, and collaboration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sophos Senior Sales Engineer for East Africa Dennis Murithi said the partnership would strengthen Rwanda\u2019s cyber resilience as demand for secure digital infrastructure continues to rise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Netviss Founder and CEO Aliasgar Bohra emphasised the growing importance of secure AI adoption and localised cybersecurity systems in Africa\u2019s digital transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur AI operates through a local LLM that does not connect to the internet,\u201d Bohra explained. \u201cThis ensures complete data sovereignty, where customer data never leaves the organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit also underscored the role of collaboration between government, private sector players, and innovators in driving Africa\u2019s digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin Carlos Mwizerwa, Managing Director of Rwanda-based systems integrator Centurion CatSystems, described the Visiontech partnership as aligned with Rwanda\u2019s broader ambition of building a knowledge-based economy capable of serving the wider continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWorking with a company like Visiontech, with over 20 years of experience, can only strengthen our position and help lift everyone up across the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiontech PLG said it has already begun establishing local offices and building a Rwanda-based team, including the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer who will lead local operations as the company scales its activities across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company indicated that it aims to prioritise long-term partnerships, localisation, skills development, and sustainable digital transformation across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panelists from Hitachi, RISA, Irembo, and Visiontech PLG highlighted Rwanda\u2019s progress in delivering seamless digital services while exploring how resilience and intelligent infrastructure will power the next phase of national digital transformation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The event brought together senior government officials, enterprise leaders, global technology partners, and members of Rwanda\u2019s innovation ecosystem to discuss the future of AI-driven transformation in Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dubai-based technology firm Visiontech Systems International LLC officially launched its Rwanda operations on Thursday, May 28, 2026, through its continent-focused subsidiary Visiontech PLG Africa, unveiling ambitious plans to support the country\u2019s digital transformation agenda through artificial intelligence, cybersecurity infrastructure, and digital sovereignty solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000113649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[192],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000113633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-technology","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-wycliffe-nyamasege"],"bylines":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe Nyamasege","slug":"wycliffe-nyamasege","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":131}],"contributors":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe Nyamasege","slug":"wycliffe-nyamasege","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":131}],"featured_image":{"id":2000113649,"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2048,"height":1364,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","width":150,"height":100},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","width":300,"height":200},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","width":768,"height":512},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","width":1024,"height":682},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HJbIp4vX0AQ7Xm6.jpeg","width":2048,"height":1364}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000113633"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000113670,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000113633\/revisions\/2000113670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000113649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000113633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000113633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000113633"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000113633"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000113633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}