Unified State Group (USG) and Rise and Shift, a Valtree Corporation Company, Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Transformative Change Across Africa and the Middle East
Unified State Group (USG) and Rise and Shift, a Valtree Corporation company, are delighted to announce a strategic partnership aimed at driving transformative growth and innovation in Africa and the Middle East. This collaboration combines the extensive expertise of both organizations to leverage Amazon AWS as the premier cloud provider for billions of users, enabling digital transformation and sustainable development across these dynamic regions.
The agreement was finalized by key Rise and Shift leaders, Chris Howe (CEO) and Alok Magan (CRO), alongside USG leaders Isaac Barnes (CEO) and Tyreek Moore (COO).
This partnership will focus on large-scale program management coordination, aligning technology partners, investment strategies, and key interdependencies to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions. Through this collaboration, AWS and ecosystem consulting services will be provided to support the mobilization of small and medium-sized enterprises across Africa. Furthermore, a Digital Transformation Hub will be established to develop local talent, uplift communities, and offer long-term managed services for core digital platforms.
The partnership will also launch digital transformation consulting services for integrated supply chain and manufacturing processes, with a particular emphasis on green initiatives. Working in partnership with Powermers Smart Industries (PSI), USG and Rise and Shift will create a catalog of standardized technology and integration patterns to ensure rapid delivery of innovative solutions. Additionally, marketplace and service-based recurring revenue streams will be developed using IoT data for continuous improvement. This collective effort aims to foster workforce development, economic growth, and sustainable progress.
Together, USG, Rise and Shift, and Amazon AWS are set to drive significant digital innovation and create a positive economic impact on the communities of Africa and the Middle East.
About Unified State Group (USG)
Unified State Group (USG) is a global leader in economic development, impact investment, and strategic advisory services. USG focuses on the digital, energy, and economic transformation of Africa, while accelerating growth in emerging markets and fostering collaboration with Fortune 500 organizations. With over three decades of expertise spanning industries such as finance, healthcare, education, mining, agriculture, sports, media, and technology, USG is composed of accomplished innovators and market leaders. Learn more at unifiedstategroup.com.
About Rise and Shift
Rise and Shift, a Valtree Corporation company, is a globally recognized leader in AWS cloud transformation. Combining deep technical expertise with broad business insights, Rise and Shift empowers organizations to achieve rapid, impactful results that exceed industry standards. The company specializes in large-scale digital transformation programs, program management, and the execution of cutting-edge solutions. Learn more at riseandshift.com.
About Valtree Corporation
Valtree Corporation is a premier business and technology consulting firm renowned for its excellence in strategy execution. With expertise in business innovation, digital transformation, and AI-driven insights, Valtree Corporation helps organizations achieve their most ambitious goals. Learn more at valtressolutions.com.
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