JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (XOL Africa) — AI-powered cybersecurity company LinkShadow has entered into a strategic pan-African distribution partnership with technology solutions provider Redington to expand its cybersecurity offerings across the continent amid growing demand for advanced digital protection.
The agreement will allow Redington to distribute LinkShadow’s cybersecurity platform to enterprises, government agencies, critical infrastructure operators and managed security service providers (MSSPs) across Africa.
The companies said the partnership comes as African organizations accelerate adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital banking and connected technologies, increasing the need for stronger cyber defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Under the partnership, Redington will leverage its regional channel network to deliver LinkShadow’s AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, including threat detection, data security and identity protection, to customers across the continent.
“Trust has become one of the most valuable currencies of the digital economy,” said Jim Mathew, President for Africa and Egypt at Redington.
“As organizations across Africa continue to invest in cloud, AI and connected digital services, cybersecurity must remain at the heart of that journey. Through our partnership with LinkShadow, we are empowering our ecosystem with the intelligence, visibility and expertise needed to support sustainable digital growth across the continent.”
Hishamul Hasheel, Vice President of the Software Solutions Group for Africa at Redington, said organizations increasingly require security platforms capable of detecting and responding to evolving cyber threats in real time.
“By bringing LinkShadow into our cybersecurity portfolio, we are enabling partners throughout our regional ecosystem to deliver advanced threat detection and security analytics capabilities that help customers improve resilience, strengthen operations and secure their digital transformation initiatives,” Hasheel said.
LinkShadow said its cybersecurity portfolio has evolved from its AI-powered Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform to include Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). The technologies are integrated into CyberMeshX (CMX), the company’s unified cyber intelligence platform, which combines network, data and identity security to improve threat visibility and incident response.
The company said it was recognized in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, reflecting its focus on AI-driven cybersecurity innovation.
Sajin Yousuff Kutty, Chief Partner Officer at LinkShadow, said the partnership represents an important step in the company’s regional growth strategy.
“Redington’s appointment as LinkShadow’s distributor for Africa is a significant step in expanding our channel-led growth across the region,” Kutty said.
“With Redington’s strong partner ecosystem, market reach and value-added distribution capabilities, we will enable more partners to deliver LinkShadow’s AI CyberMesh Platform for Digital Trust to enterprises and governments, helping them strengthen cyber resilience and address evolving threats across Africa.”
The companies said the partnership reflects increasing demand for integrated cybersecurity solutions as African businesses continue investing in digital transformation, cloud-first strategies and critical infrastructure modernization.
LinkShadow is a U.S.-registered cybersecurity company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven threat detection and response technologies. Redington is a technology solutions provider operating across emerging markets, supporting businesses through digital transformation and technology distribution.
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