09 Mar Solid8 Technologies partners with Ping Identity to strengthen cyber identity security in Africa

Solid8 Technologies has announced a new partnership with Ping Identity in a move aimed at enhancing digital identity security and accelerating digital transformation across the region.

The collaboration will see Solid8 Technologies distribute and support Ping Identity’s solutions, helping organisations manage and secure digital identities while delivering seamless online experiences.

Simone Santana, Managing Director of Solid8 Technologies, said identity management plays a crucial role in modern digital ecosystems: “Ping enables and safeguards customer identity journeys around the world enhancing their digital experience. Through continued development and thought leadership Ping equips users with the right access at the right time – regardless of the channels used to connect. Ping solutions are built to support the scale, flexibility and resiliency required by enterprise-level IT teams. With 99.99% uptime and over 3 billion identities under management, Ping is the only identity vendor that’s proven to scale, perform, and secure large enterprises and its customers.”

According to Harold van Graan, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Solid8 Technologies, the company’s strategy has always been centred on creating meaningful value for partners and customers.

He said: “We don’t just move products—we enable secure digital transformation through carefully curated technologies, consultative engagement. Our channel-driven model is designed to unlock long-term success for our partners and customers. This latest partnership with a global pioneer in cyber identity technology development is a perfect fit for our vision and mission.”

Ping Identity said the partnership will strengthen its presence in South Africa while expanding access to its identity security solutions across the region.

Chris Johnson, Channel and Alliance Director for MEA & CEE at Ping Identity, said the company sees Solid8 Technologies as a strong regional partner.

“We’re excited to extend our presence in South Africa with our new distributor, Solid8. Their extensive regional expertise and deep relationships in the local IT ecosystem make them an ideal distributor to help meet the regions identity needs. Together, we look forward to enabling organisations to strengthen their identity security strategies while delivering seamless, trusted digital experiences,” said Johnson.

The partnership is expected to help organisations across Africa strengthen identity security frameworks while supporting the growing demand for secure, scalable digital services.