MakwaIT has achieved a major milestone by being recognised as Hitachi Vantara’s Partner of the Year 2025, a prestigious honour that celebrates innovation, sustainability, and shared progress in the world of enterprise technology. The award highlights the deep collaboration between both organisations and their mutual goal to create a smarter, greener, and more connected digital future.
Celebrating Partnership and Purpose
The recognition goes beyond just business success — it reflects a partnership built on values of resilience, sustainability, and technology leadership. MakwaIT and Hitachi Vantara have consistently worked together to deliver enterprise-grade, hybrid cloud solutions that create measurable value for clients across industries.
Their joint vision includes:
- Delivering future-ready hybrid cloud systems with a focus on measurable impact.
- Embedding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles in every stage of innovation.
- Making technology more accessible globally while empowering local communities and talent.
This award highlights how MakwaIT is not only transforming businesses but also redefining how sustainability can be integrated into every layer of digital infrastructure.
A Strong Sustainability Vision at the Thaba Eco Hotel Conference
At the recent Hitachi Vantara Partner Conference, held at the Thaba Eco Hotel, MakwaIT showcased its strong sustainability agenda. The session was led by Dr. Roelof Bruintjes, MakwaIT’s global industry expert and sustainability leader.
Dr. Bruintjes shared valuable insights into responsible innovation and climate intelligence, explaining how data-driven science can guide Africa’s transition toward a sustainable digital future. He presented real-world models on various weather and climate phenomena, highlighting how advanced data analytics can help predict and manage environmental challenges.
These insights align perfectly with Hitachi’s 100% data guarantee and its range of ESG-driven solutions, demonstrating how data and sustainability can work hand-in-hand to build resilient systems.
“Sustainability Is the Foundation of Resilience”
During the conference, Dr. Bruintjes made a powerful statement that reflects MakwaIT’s core philosophy:
“Sustainability isn’t a side project – it’s the foundation of long-term resilience. When technology and purpose converge, we don’t just connect systems; we connect futures.”
His message reinforced the idea that technology should not only drive progress but also serve the planet and its people. At MakwaIT, every innovation is guided by the belief that responsible technology can create a meaningful difference for businesses and communities alike.
Expanding Global Collaboration for Local Impact
MakwaIT’s leadership team further strengthened their partnership with Hitachi Vantara by visiting the Global Center of Excellence in Zaltbommel, Netherlands. The visit focused on deeper collaboration in developing ESG-led solutions that can be implemented locally for greater environmental and social impact.
This step reflects MakwaIT’s long-term strategy to combine global expertise with regional innovation, ensuring that sustainability becomes an achievable goal for every organisation it serves.
MakwaIT’s Commitment to Sustainable Growth
Rishi Birbal, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer at MakwaIT, emphasised the importance of partnerships and sustainability in driving the company’s growth strategy.
He said:
“Strategic partnerships, with a focus on sustainability, will be a key enabler of our long-term business goals. Teaming up with a global leader like Hitachi Vantara empowers us to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers’ sustainability 2030 plans. We aspire towards innovative outcomes that truly make a difference – for the planet, its people, and the businesses that want to leave a better future for our next generation.”
Through this continued collaboration, MakwaIT aims to build intelligent, secure, and sustainable ecosystems that help clients thrive confidently in an increasingly digital and environmentally aware world.
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Conclusion: A Partnership Shaping the Future
The Hitachi Vantara Partner of the Year 2025 recognition is more than an award for MakwaIT — it’s a symbol of trust, innovation, and responsibility. Together, both companies are proving that technology can go beyond efficiency and profit, driving real change for the planet, people, and progress.
With its dedication to sustainable innovation, MakwaIT continues to lead the way in redefining what responsible digital transformation looks like in the modern world.
