Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has announced that Comstor will be participating as a Diamond Sponsor at Cisco Connect 2025 Southern Africa, taking place at the Kyalami Convention Centre on 23 October 2025.
As Cisco’s flagship regional technology event, Cisco Connect brings together IT leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across industries to explore the latest advancements driving digital transformation in the region.
“Cisco Connect is an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our ecosystem and our commitment to enabling partners to thrive in a technology-driven market,” said Dorio Bowes, Comstor Director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “As Cisco’s go-to distributor in the region, we’re focused on empowering our partners with the expertise, scale, and innovation needed to unlock the full value of Cisco solutions.”
In addition to its Diamond sponsorship, Rakesh Parbhoo, CEO of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, will feature as a keynote speaker, sharing insights on the power of partnership in accelerating customer outcomes through Cisco’s portfolio of secure, cloud-first solutions.
As Cisco’s dedicated value-added distributor, Comstor is committed to enabling partners across Southern Africa to deliver the full breadth of Cisco’s solutions with confidence and agility. Through tailored enablement programmes, specialised training, and dedicated pre- and post-sales support, Comstor empowers partners to strengthen their technical capabilities and accelerate business growth.
With a focus on collaboration and shared success, Westcon-Comstor ensures that Cisco partners are equipped with the insights, tools, and expertise needed to capture new opportunities across cloud, networking, and security. This partner-first approach continues to underpin Cisco’s success in the region, driving innovation, customer value, and long-term channel sustainability.
Through its Diamond Sponsorship, Westcon-Comstor will host two Whisper Sessions, a keynote presentation, and an interactive exhibition booth showcasing Cisco’s world-class technologies and channel-led opportunities.