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Belgium Strengthens Africa’s Digital Future with ATOMNIA Partnership
Belgium is expanding its digital footprint in Africa with the launch of ATOMNIA’s OMNIA solution, backed by the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and Belgian technology incubator IGNITY. The partnership aims to accelerate the rollout of secure, scalable, and flexible digital infrastructure across the continent.
Unveiled at the AfricaCom reception at the Belgian Consulate in Cape Town, the initiative supports ATOMNIA’s Africa-wide deployment through distribution partner Smart Hands Africa, focusing on secure connectivity for underserved businesses.
OMNIA Targets Africa’s Connectivity and Cybersecurity Gaps
The OMNIA solution, delivered through a pay-as-you-go model, tackles persistent challenges faced by African small and medium enterprises, including:
- Remote locations
- Unreliable internet access
- Intermittent electricity
- High-cost, inflexible contracts from global vendors
ATOMNIA CEO and co-founder Anthony Senter praised the partnership for accelerating its African strategy:
“Our collaborations with IGNITY and AWEX have been invaluable. We look forward to expanding our partner network and contributing meaningfully to Africa’s digital growth.”
Belgium–Africa Trade Relationship Continues to Grow
Belgium’s growing involvement in Africa’s digital ecosystem aligns with the broader EU–Africa investment trend:
- EU member states account for 41% of total FDI in South Africa
- Over 2,000 EU companies operate in South Africa, supporting more than 500,000 jobs
- Belgium ranks 5th biggest EU supplier to South Africa
- In 2024, Belgian exports to South Africa hit €1.5 billion, while imports reached €2.9 billion
AWEX Trade & Investment Counsellor Catherine Bauwens noted Africa’s booming digital transformation and the success of Belgium’s digital trade mission earlier in the year.
A Smart, All-In-One SASE Solution Built for African Realities
OMNIA is engineered as a Smart SASE and SD-WAN solution combining:
- Multi-layered cybersecurity
- High-performance connectivity
- AI-driven threat detection
- Flexible financing and monthly subscriptions
Key features include:
- Multiple connection types: fibre, LTE/5G, satellite (including Starlink)
- 12-volt battery backup for power-unstable regions
- No long-term contracts or lock-ins, unlike traditional vendor models
CEO of Smart Hands Africa Anton Jacobsz emphasized OMNIA’s mission:
“This is how we build a connected, empowered, tech-enabled Africa—by lowering costs and eliminating inflexible contracts.”
IGNITY and ATOMNIA Strengthen Long-Term Collaboration
IGNITY has worked closely with ATOMNIA for five years and continues supporting its global expansion. IGNITY liaison Nicolas Vanhaelen commended ATOMNIA’s commitment to delivering independent, secure connectivity to underserved regions worldwide.
He highlighted ATOMNIA’s disruptive stance against traditional industry giants, celebrating their focus on accessibility, affordability, and resilience.
