ARED Plans to Expand its Impact to Uganda

With plans to deploy 20,000 edge gateways across Africa in the next five years, ARED is poised to become a cornerstone of Africa’s digital future.
Henri Nyakarundi (right) founder of ARED and his colleague assembling a Shiriki Hub. COURTESY PHOTO/Philippe Nyirimihigo Henri Nyakarundi (right) founder of ARED and his colleague assembling a Shiriki Hub. COURTESY PHOTO/Philippe Nyirimihigo
Henri Nyakarundi (right) founder of ARED and his colleague assembling a Shiriki Hub. COURTESY PHOTO/Philippe Nyirimihigo

RED Group is at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution, delivering innovative, AI-powered infrastructure that combines storage, computing power, and Wi-Fi to bridge the digital divide. With a mission to make digital transformation affordable and accessible, ARED is empowering businesses and communities across Africa.

ARED’s AI-driven edge computing technology is reshaping how businesses and communities access digital services. By bringing critical infrastructure closer to users, ARED reduces latency, cuts costs, and enables offline access to essential applications. Their solution is built for sectors like healthcare, education, and small businesses that need robust yet affordable tech infrastructure.

Key Innovations:

  1. Affordable Digital Access: ARED’s edge infrastructure allows users to access applications offline via Wi-Fi, making digital services available even in areas with poor or expensive internet connectivity.
  2. AI-Powered Infrastructure: ARED’s platform enables local processing of data, reducing reliance on costly data centers. From security systems with AI-powered analytics to business applications for restaurants, schools, and clinics, ARED is driving digital transformation across industries.
  3. Marketplace for Innovation: ARED’s developer marketplace offers a range of business applications, empowering SMEs to deploy tech solutions tailored to their needs. From IoT deployment to AI-driven customer behavior tracking, ARED supports businesses in adopting the digital tools they need to thrive.

By combining cutting-edge technology with a low-cost infrastructure model, ARED is enabling telecoms, ISPs, SMEs, and residential users to join the digital ecosystem. With plans to deploy 20,000 edge gateways across Africa in the next five years, ARED is poised to become a cornerstone of Africa’s digital future.

ARED’s impact is being expanded to Uganda —and as they expand, they’re inviting businesses and communities to be part of the next wave of Africa’s digital transformation.

“We are currently talking to two partners including MTN Uganda, and we plan to launch in January 2025 a proof of concept first,” Henri Nyakarundi, ARED founder and CEO told PC Tech Magazine.

With their scalable, AI-powered infrastructure, ARED is not just leveling the playing field —they’re creating new opportunities for growth and innovation across Africa.