MTHETHO NYATHI | ALTRON CEO

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Altron combines technical expertise with in-depth customer understanding to provide end-to-end holistic technology solutions.
South African listed Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron), through its principal subsidiaries, Allied Technologies Limited (Altech) and Bytes Technology Group (Pty) Ltd (Bytes), is invested in telecommunications and information technology. The Altron group employs more than 8 500 employees globally.

Founded in 1965, Altron has a direct presence in South Africa, rest of Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. In addition, the group’s strategic partnerships with leading international technology companies gives it access to leading technology capabilities and products from across the world, including Asia, Europe and North America.

Most of the groups revenue and headcount are derived from the local market in South Africa where the group is headquartered. The group’s primary focus is in providing innovative solutions in the fintech, healthtech, safety & security, and learning and development verticals that have a meaningful impact on society by addressing challenges facing communities in South Africa, the continent and beyond, while delivering shared value for all its stakeholders.
26 Jun 2019 9AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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