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In order to achieve and sustain that success , it has become increasingly important for companies to form key partnerships to accelerate their development . Ecobank has collaborated with Business Computers Services Malawi to provide them with IT servers and Mkandawire believes these strategic partnerships are vital to continued success .

“ We ’ ve successfully developed products that pose a real benefit to our customers , clients and other businesses ,” explains Mkandawire . “ Strategic partnerships fuel your business growth which is why Ecobank works proactively to create and sustain them . Each partner takes a proactive interest in the others company and we work together to bring about our shared success .”

With the meteoric rise of financial technology in the banking sector in Africa , it is clear that the region ’ s future is heavily focused on technologybased products . As far as Ecobank and Mkandawire are concerned , the challenge is ensuring that the company embraces digital transformation head on . “ We want to ensure the investment improves our bottom line and profitable

— Lusungu Mkandawire Country Head of Information Security , Ecobank Transnational

growth , this also applies to our business strategic partners . By entering into mutually beneficial partnerships , we have the opportunity to spur digital transformation at a level we couldn ’ t achieve on our own , differentiating ourselves through innovative products and business models that drive our competitive edge .”

NOVEMBER 2018