LinkShadow, Redington form pan-African cybersecurity distribution deal

LinkShadow has partnered with Redington to distribute its AI-powered cybersecurity platform across Africa, expanding access for enterprises, governments and critical infrastructure operators. The deal comes as the region faces rising cyber risk from cloud adoption, AI, digital banking and connected services. Why it matters: - The partnership gives LinkShadow a wider route into African markets at a time when demand for unified cybersecurity is rising. - Enterprises across Africa are facing more sophisticated attacks, larger digital footprints and tighter regulatory requirements. - Redington’s channel reach could help speed adoption of LinkShadow’s threat detection, data security and identity protection tools. What happened: - LinkShadow announced a strategic pan-African distribution partnership with Redington on June 17, 2026. - Redington will distribute LinkShadow’s cybersecurity platform across Africa. - The partnership targets enterprises, government entities, critical infrastructure providers and managed security service providers. - LinkShadow said the deal is part of its global growth strategy. The details: - LinkShadow’s platform, CyberMeshX (CMX), combines network, data and identity security in a single framework. - CMX includes Network Detection and Response (NDR), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). - LinkShadow said NDR gives visibility into network activity and threat behavior. - DSPM is designed to discover, classify, monitor and protect sensitive data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. - ITDR is designed to help organizations address identity compromise, privilege abuse, insider threats and account takeover risks. - LinkShadow is positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR , reinforcing its position in AI-driven detection and response. - Redington’s regional channel ecosystem and market reach are central to the rollout. - LinkShadow said the partnership will help customers identify threats faster, reduce security blind spots and improve incident response. Between the lines: - The deal reflects a broader shift in African cybersecurity demand toward platforms that can correlate signals across network, data and identity layers. - LinkShadow is using the Redington relationship to expand through partners rather than relying only on direct sales. - Redington is adding a cybersecurity platform that fits its digital transformation and distribution business. - Both companies are positioning the partnership around digital trust and cyber resilience, not just product sales. What’s next: - Redington will bring LinkShadow into its cybersecurity portfolio and enable partners across its ecosystem to sell the platform. - LinkShadow expects the partnership to expand channel-led growth across Africa. - The companies will focus on helping customers secure cloud, AI and connected digital services as adoption accelerates. The bottom line: - LinkShadow is betting on African demand for integrated cyber defense, and Redington gives it a faster path to market.