Sponsored: Contributing to South Africa’s technology renaissance
TrueMark is an AWS Certified Advanced Partner, with a strong relationship with AWS in the US.
01 February 2024
Although the socio-democratic conditions in South Africa have contributed to an outflow of skills and a drop in international investment, one company is confident that there are still real opportunities in this country. Utah-based TrueMark has established a branch here to have a presence that aims to empower local enterprises, enhance global competitiveness, contribute to the country’s technology renaissance and provide a hub that will play a pivotal role in driving Africa’s digital transformation.
TrueMark has developed a solid reputation in America, and now brings its expertise in top-tier Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions to South Africa and the African market. Founded in the US over a decade ago, TrueMark has become a leader in assisting businesses with application migrations, modernisation, and management – with a primarily cloud first, cloud-native approach.
“We believe South Africa’s rich cultural diversity and burgeoning technology landscape present a wealth of opportunities for businesses,” says TrueMark SA CEO, Dale Slabbert. “We believe we can help address South Africa’s pressing issues through teaching and enabling people to tackle these, simultaneously having a positive knock-on effect that takes knowledge into as many corners as possible. “TrueMark’s presence in South Africa is strategic, and we envision extending our services to other areas in Africa.”
Local talent
TrueMark operates across various vertical sectors, with tailored services that address the challenges of such industries as finance, healthcare and manufacturing. The company’s key differentiators lie in its security-first posture, commitment to innovation, and deep AWS expertise.
“We prioritise security at every stage, continuously train our certified AWS specialists, and collaborate closely with businesses to create inclusive solutions,” says TrueMark’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Louw. “We are also committed to providing the same high-quality skills, services, and products in South Africa as we do in the US, empowering businesses in this region with the full spectrum of AWS solutions.”
TrueMark is an AWS Certified Advanced Partner, with a strong relationship with AWS in the US. The company plans to leverage this relationship in South Africa to deliver cutting-edge solutions and stay updated on the latest technologies. It also contributes to the local economy by primarily hiring local talent, but as it needs, it may adopt a hybrid approach, combining local expertise with the extensive experience of its highly skilled global team to ensure a diverse workforce. Talent discovery and development in South Africa and into Africa is very important for TrueMark and it recognises the need to build up the continent’s wealth of available skills to help fill the pool of ICT resources, so much in demand.
“TrueMark is committed to inclusion,” continues Slabbert. “We are actively working towards meeting local BBBEE and gender diversity expectations. Our plans include investment in talent development through training initiatives. Our vision is to nurture local talent, providing them with cutting-edge AWS skills and actively participating in higher-educational partnerships to contribute to the cultivation of a tech-savvy generation of future technology leaders.”
Adds Louw: “TrueMark’s objective is to play a significant role in building a connected and sustainable digital future in South Africa. Our website has specific contact details for our South African branch, ensuring clear communication and accessibility for our local stakeholders.”
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