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Siemens and Redington Partner to Deliver Xcelerator Software Suite Across Six African Markets
On September 10, 2026, Siemens Digital Industries Software and technology aggregator Redington announced a partnership to ship the full Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software to six African markets—Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Morocco, and Tanzania. The deal is designed to give engineers and designers across the continent access to advanced product‑lifecycle management, design, and simulation tools, positioning local firms for faster digital transformation.
The Xcelerator suite bundles three core applications. Teamcenter, a product‑lifecycle‑management system, centralizes data and streamlines collaboration. Designcenter is a CAD solution that supports both 3‑D and 2‑D product design, while Simcenter lets users run virtual tests on mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance. Together, they provide a seamless workflow from concept to production.
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a unit of Siemens AG that emerged after the company bought UGS in 2007, has long specialized in 3‑D and 2‑D PLM, CAD, and simulation software. Its products help manufacturers worldwide cut time‑to‑market and raise product quality. Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich and Berlin, posted roughly €78 billion in revenue in 2023 and operates through divisions focused on digital industries, smart infrastructure, mobility, and financial services.
Redington Group, founded in 1997, operates through subsidiaries Redington India, Redington Gulf, and Redington Singapore. The group supplies mobile handsets, accessories, and IT services, and offers solutions in AI, big data, 5G, the Internet of Things, and supply‑chain management. With a partner network that spans OEMs, system integrators, and service providers in more than 70 countries, Redington brings deep local expertise to Africa and the Middle East.
The Xcelerator platform is an open ecosystem that hosts a catalog of solutions and a marketplace for industrial innovation. It supports integration across design, simulation, manufacturing, and digital‑factory modules. The platform was showcased at InnoTrans 2026, where Siemens highlighted how data and AI can transform rail operations, and at other industry events where companies such as ION Mobility have used Xcelerator to launch electric vehicles in Southeast Asia.
Digital Twin technology—an essential part of the Xcelerator portfolio—creates detailed virtual replicas of physical assets that can be monitored and analyzed in real time. When paired with industrial AI, the technology can predict equipment failures, optimize production schedules, and enable rapid prototyping, thereby reducing downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and accelerating product‑development cycles.
Digital adoption in Africa has accelerated in recent years, driven by the need for greater efficiency, resilience, and economic growth. Industry reports indicate that manufacturing output in several African countries grew between 3 % and 5 % annually from 2023 to 2025. Yet many firms still lack access to advanced PLM, CAD, and simulation tools, limiting their competitiveness in global supply chains.
The partnership will roll out the software in phased pilots, starting with Egypt and Kenya where Redington already has distribution channels and support infrastructure. Companies that adopt the Xcelerator suite can expect to cut design‑cycle times by up to 30 % and lower simulation costs through cloud‑based services. Training and integration support will be supplied by Redington’s local teams and Siemens’ technical partners.
Both Siemens and Redington have signaled intentions to broaden the collaboration beyond the initial six markets. The agreement aligns with regional initiatives that promote digital‑skills development and industrial growth, such as the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy. By combining Siemens’ world‑class software with Redington’s local expertise, the partnership aims to strengthen industrial innovation across the continent.
At present, the agreement does not disclose specific pricing, deployment timelines, or detailed market‑penetration targets. Siemens and Redington have not announced a public roadmap beyond the initial pilot phase. The collaboration represents a strategic effort to enhance industrial digitalization in Africa, and its impact will become clearer as the rollout progresses and more firms begin to adopt the Xcelerator portfolio.
The Xcelerator suite bundles three core applications. Teamcenter, a product‑lifecycle‑management system, centralizes data and streamlines collaboration. Designcenter is a CAD solution that supports both 3‑D and 2‑D product design, while Simcenter lets users run virtual tests on mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance. Together, they provide a seamless workflow from concept to production.
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a unit of Siemens AG that emerged after the company bought UGS in 2007, has long specialized in 3‑D and 2‑D PLM, CAD, and simulation software. Its products help manufacturers worldwide cut time‑to‑market and raise product quality. Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich and Berlin, posted roughly €78 billion in revenue in 2023 and operates through divisions focused on digital industries, smart infrastructure, mobility, and financial services.
Redington Group, founded in 1997, operates through subsidiaries Redington India, Redington Gulf, and Redington Singapore. The group supplies mobile handsets, accessories, and IT services, and offers solutions in AI, big data, 5G, the Internet of Things, and supply‑chain management. With a partner network that spans OEMs, system integrators, and service providers in more than 70 countries, Redington brings deep local expertise to Africa and the Middle East.
The Xcelerator platform is an open ecosystem that hosts a catalog of solutions and a marketplace for industrial innovation. It supports integration across design, simulation, manufacturing, and digital‑factory modules. The platform was showcased at InnoTrans 2026, where Siemens highlighted how data and AI can transform rail operations, and at other industry events where companies such as ION Mobility have used Xcelerator to launch electric vehicles in Southeast Asia.
Digital Twin technology—an essential part of the Xcelerator portfolio—creates detailed virtual replicas of physical assets that can be monitored and analyzed in real time. When paired with industrial AI, the technology can predict equipment failures, optimize production schedules, and enable rapid prototyping, thereby reducing downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and accelerating product‑development cycles.
Digital adoption in Africa has accelerated in recent years, driven by the need for greater efficiency, resilience, and economic growth. Industry reports indicate that manufacturing output in several African countries grew between 3 % and 5 % annually from 2023 to 2025. Yet many firms still lack access to advanced PLM, CAD, and simulation tools, limiting their competitiveness in global supply chains.
The partnership will roll out the software in phased pilots, starting with Egypt and Kenya where Redington already has distribution channels and support infrastructure. Companies that adopt the Xcelerator suite can expect to cut design‑cycle times by up to 30 % and lower simulation costs through cloud‑based services. Training and integration support will be supplied by Redington’s local teams and Siemens’ technical partners.
Both Siemens and Redington have signaled intentions to broaden the collaboration beyond the initial six markets. The agreement aligns with regional initiatives that promote digital‑skills development and industrial growth, such as the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy. By combining Siemens’ world‑class software with Redington’s local expertise, the partnership aims to strengthen industrial innovation across the continent.
At present, the agreement does not disclose specific pricing, deployment timelines, or detailed market‑penetration targets. Siemens and Redington have not announced a public roadmap beyond the initial pilot phase. The collaboration represents a strategic effort to enhance industrial digitalization in Africa, and its impact will become clearer as the rollout progresses and more firms begin to adopt the Xcelerator portfolio.
