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WSO2 opens first African office in Johannesburg
WSO2, an enterprise digital infrastructure provider, has opened its first African office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The move aims to support regional digital modernization, legacy system upgrades, and AI infrastructure adoption. The company reported that its African business has seen approximately 30% year-on-year revenue growth over the last two years, with its customer base expanding from 40 to over 65 organizations across 25 countries.
In addition to its physical expansion, WSO2 has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management. The company's platform is designed to manage and govern APIs, AI services, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers across various cloud environments. WSO2 intends to further its presence in Africa by hosting WSO2Con Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 22 to 24, focusing on topics such as digital sovereignty and agentic AI.
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Derric Gilling · Gartner · Johannesburg · Nairobi · WSO2
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Gartner named WSO2 a Leader in the 2026 Magic Quadrant for API Management. www.bizpreneurme.com · technosports.co.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] WSO2 opened its first African office in Johannesburg, South Africa. arabianreseller.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] WSO2 plans to expand into East, West, and North African markets in the coming years. arabianreseller.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] WSO2's African customer base grew from approximately 40 to more than 65 organizations. arabianreseller.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] WSO2's African business grew approximately 30% year-on-year over the last two years. arabianreseller.com