Seamless network management with CMC Fusion

CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has launched its CMC Fusion networking platform, extending its reach to 51 countries in Africa and 11 in the Middle East

This platform allows carriers, service providers, and enterprises to provision and manage network services across these regions from any location, making it easier for businesses to expand in dynamic markets.

CMC Fusion is a cloud-based solution that integrates various network services and analytics into a unified portal and marketplace. This includes MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), multi-cloud connect, SD-WAN, service monitoring, assurance, security, and management. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and is built on Africa’s largest application-aware, AI-enabled, and software-defined network (SDN). It adheres to global industry standards for interoperability and compliance support.

Connecting Africa and Middle East

According to Marisa Trisolino, CEO at CMC Networks, “CMC Fusion is transforming what was once a complex, costly and fragmented market into one unified networking ecosystem. We are developing a platform that is making it easier than ever to do business across Africa and the Middle East.”

The platform delivers reliable and consistent performance for customers connecting across multiple countries and clouds in these regions. It consolidates information and analytics, enabling users to easily track orders, tickets, and services. Its 24/7 network monitoring ensures rapid detection and resolution of potential issues, allowing carriers, service providers, and enterprises to act swiftly and capitalise on new growth opportunities across markets.

Geoff Dornan, chief technical officer at CMC Networks, remarked, “In an increasingly cloud-centric world, we are removing the borders and barriers to growth in Africa and the Middle East and innovating to directly address on-the-ground challenges where we operate. We’re looking forward to making it even easier for our customers to grow their businesses across these regions.”

One of the offerings within CMC Fusion is CMC Cloud, which provides high-performance edge computing across Africa. This IaaS solution is designed to bring workloads closer to users, enhancing application and service performance without requiring investment in physical hardware. CMC Networks operates the largest pan-African network, serving 51 of Africa's 54 countries, along with 11 countries in the Middle East, and maintains regional hubs in key interconnection points across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.