Silicon Overdrive

🌍 AfricArena Grand Summit 2024 is off to a roaring start! 🚀   Silicon Overdrive is proud to be back as a sponsor alongside AWS for this incredible celebration of innovation, insights, and groundbreaking ideas.   Day 2 promises even more AWSome discussions and final pitches from visionary founders and trailblazing startups. 🎯✨   A big shoutout to all the Startups, Founders, and Entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of possibility—you are inspiring us all!    Thank you, AfricArena and Amazon Web Services (AWS), for hosting yet another unforgettable event. 💡💛   Henri Zietsman, Christophe Viarnaud, Dan Mabbyalas, Nafisah Abrahams, Ross Davie, Renstan White, Chuka Ezenwalie, Jerusiah Pather, Michael Baker, Qanita Laws #siliconoverdrive #aws #awscloud #amazonwebservices #techstartups #africarena #africanmarkets #startups

From a platter of hot topics, a fine choice of speakers, and real buffet breaks, the recently concluded Tech in Ghana 14th edition in Accra was a well-organized cocktail 🍹 of stakeholders in the tech ecosystem in Ghana. 💡 Innovators and professionals in risk and governance, tech training, fintech, IoT, and artificial intelligence shared insights, case studies, and...wait for it...needs! Yes, they included highlights on challenges they are facing and invited tech innovations to address pressing industry needs. A key objective was to collectively innovate to make Ghana a leader in technology in Africa. 🌍 🔐 Security and governance were big—just as they should be! "Markets that are orderly are properly regulated, and they last longer." ~ Kwame Oppong, Bank of Ghana 🚀 Silicon Overdrive is always excited to be a part of initiatives to build digital bridges between enterprises, consumers, and the vibrant start-up community in Africa. 🤝 During the event, we engaged with public sector, enterprise, and startups alike to leverage the inherent advantages of availability, performance, and agility of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud ☁️ to innovate fast and securely. 🔒 As Africa's first AWS Premier Services partner, we shared insights with companies already innovating through AWS technology on tools and approaches to achieve cost-optimized cloud environments. 💰 Proper governance is integrated into each of our solutions to enable innovation within industry regulation. ✅ We build by compliance and remedy non-compliance to align with best practices. 🌱 And at the heart of it is sustainability. And that is just the beginning of our story in Ghana! A big thank you to Akosua Annobil and AB2020 UK/Ghana for organizing this event with the skills of a master chef. 👏😊 Henri Zietsman, Ross Davie, Renstan White,Tracy .A Kiraki, Erick Odipo   #siliconoverdrive #aws #awscloud #amazonwebservices #technology #techingh24 #14thEdition #storytelling #security

Day 2 at Tech in Ghana was a blast! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who visited Silicon Overdrive’s booth for exciting tech insights and innovations. Erick Odipo Tracy .A Kiraki #techingh24

Silicon Overdrive is at Tech in Ghana. Come pay us a visit! Erick Odipo Tracy .A Kiraki #techingh24

Calling all startups! Join Silicon Overdrive at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit on December 3-4 at the Cape Town International Convention Center. 🌍✨ 📅 Save the date and come visit the AfricArena Summit to engage with industry leaders and tech experts for insightful conversations and cutting-edge ideas.

On 14th November 2024, Silicon Overdrive, in collaboration with Trend Micro and Amazon Web Services (AWS), hosted an engaging event at GemSuites Riverside Serviced Apartments, Nairobi. 🌍 The focus? Maximizing your security posture with AWS Shield Advanced and Trend Micro Vision One. 🌟 Key Takeaways: 🔹 AWS Shield Advanced: Maureen Kathure from AWS demonstrated its ability to protect businesses from DDoS attacks and other threats. 🔹 Trend Micro Vision One: Willem Barnard showcased its capabilities and a live demo of Trend Micro Conformity, simplifying compliance and security best practices. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships: Erick Odipo and Bily Marion from Silicon Overdrive emphasized the value of working with AWS Partners to enhance security, optimize costs, and adopt cloud solutions effectively. 💬 What attendees are saying: 👉 FRANCIS MWANGI,CISSP, CC (Platcorp Group): “We were skeptical about working with partners, but Silicon Overdrive proved its value with cost savings and improved security through the Well-Architected Framework engagement.” 👉 Geoffrey Kimani (Volane International): “Through Silicon Overdrive, we achieved a 35% cost saving, and AWS credits enabled us to explore new services effectively.” This event highlighted the powerful synergy between AWS, Trend Micro, and expert partners like Silicon Overdrive in driving innovation, enhancing security, and ensuring compliance. Thank you to all who joined us for this insightful session! ✨ Zipporah Wachira, Brian Maiyo, Deborah Momanyi, Tracy .A Kiraki, David Owino, Hilda N. Karani, Fred Mumo, Lorna Misoi, MBA, Technology Associates East Africa Ltd #siliconoverdrive #aws #awsshield #awscloud #amazonwebservices #trendmicro #cloudsecurity #trendmicrovisionone #technology #kenya

Celebrating Success at the OCFO Founders Conference 2024! 🌟 Silicon Overdrive was honored to be a Diamond Sponsor at this year’s OCFO Founders Conference, held on November 14th at Innovation City in Cape Town. This incredible event brought together Africa's boldest entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, all united by the themes of Innovation, Impact, and Global Growth. 💡✨ From inspiring talks by dynamic speakers to interesting networking opportunities, the evening was a celebration of ideas, collaboration, and ambition. We are always grateful for insights shared and meaningful connections! Kudos to the OCFO team and all the participants for a great event. It is all about driving innovation and creating a lasting impact—together! 💼🌍 #siliconoverdrive #OCFOFoundersConference #Innovation #Impact #GlobalGrowth #Networking #Entrepreneurship #AWS #awscloud

What an unforgettable night at the Tech Safari Cape Town Mixer! 🌍 We were proud to join over 300 passionate individuals from Africa’s thriving tech community at this vibrant event! Huge thanks to Caleb Maru and the Tech Safari team for organizing such a fantastic gathering. 🙌 Our very own Chuka Ezenwalie hit the stage to share how Silicon Overdrive can simplify your Amazon Web Services (AWS) journey—whether you are just starting out in the cloud or optimizing your current AWS setup, we are here to make it seamless. ☁️✨ The energy, innovation, and commitment to growth in the African tech ecosystem were truly inspiring. Let us keep building the future together! 💡 #siliconoverdrive #aws #awscloud #amazonwebservices #TechSafariCT #AfricanTech #Innovation 

🎉 Exciting moments from the Heitsa Spring General Institutional Meeting 2024!   Silicon Overdrive was honored to sponsor this impactful event, hosted at the University of the Western Cape on October 30-31, 2024.    It was a privilege to connect with public sector leaders and dive into conversations about the future of technology in the public sector.   A huge thank you to Dietrich Keller, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Sector Account Manager, for delivering an inspiring presentation that fueled meaningful discussions. 🙌   Shoutout to the incredible CIOs, heads of IT, and our gracious hosts at UWC for making this event a success. Together, we are driving innovation and collaboration in the public sector!   Here is to more game-changing events ahead! 💡✨   #siliconoverdrive #aws #awscloud #amazonwebservices #Heitsa

Connect | Collaborate | Elevate   Always great catching up with customers and partners over dinner. Thanks, Kogan Moonsamy and Kyle Van Der Merwe, for making time to discuss and share insights on future projects and growth at SwitchOne. We are excited to be part of the journey to see your expansion.   Renstan White, Peter Littlefield