SolarWinds World Tour Nairobi
Driving Partner Growth and AI-Powered Observability in East Africa
On 20 May 2026, ATS Network Management, in partnership with SolarWinds, successfully hosted the SolarWinds World Tour – Partner Session at the prestigious Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi.
The event delivered a full-house experience, bringing together partners from across East Africa for an engaging day of insights, innovation, and collaboration. From thought-provoking sessions to networking over dinner and a celebratory partner awards ceremony, the event reinforced a shared commitment to growth and innovation in the region.
A Strong Partner Turnout and Engagement
We were thrilled to welcome a packed room of partners and industry professionals, highlighting the growing demand for modern IT observability and AI-driven solutions across East Africa.
The event created an ideal platform for partners to:
- Connect with SolarWinds leadership and technical experts
- Explore new growth opportunities
- Deepen their understanding of SolarWinds’ evolving portfolio
Spotlight on Innovation: From Automation to Agentic AI
A major focus of the event was the introduction and deep dive into SolarWinds SW1, the company’s new agentic AI-powered observability solution.
Building on what was previously shared ahead of the event, attendees got a closer look at how SW1 is transforming IT operations by:
- Moving organisations from reactive monitoring to proactive and predictive resilience
- Leveraging AI-driven insights and automation
- Simplifying complex hybrid environments through intelligent correlation and natural language explanations
The session on “From Automation to Agentic AI: SW1 Agentic AI Architecture” generated significant interest, reinforcing the excitement around how AI is reshaping IT operations.
Enabling Partner Success
The event also placed strong emphasis on empowering partners to grow and succeed with SolarWinds.
Key sessions included:
- Built to Win Together
- The Next Chapter of SolarWinds Partner Success
- 2026 Partner Enablement
- Enabling Partner Success: Skills, Certifications, and Growth
- Positioning SolarWinds – Stay on Target
These sessions provided actionable strategies on:
- Strengthening technical capabilities
- Expanding service offerings
- Positioning SolarWinds solutions effectively in the market
The message was clear: partner success is central to SolarWinds’ growth strategy in the region.
Expert Voices and Industry Leadership
The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
- Abdul Rehman – Regional Sales Director, SolarWinds
- Glenn Lazarus – CEO, ATS Network Management
- Hassan Mohammed – Solutions Architect
- Prineel Padayachy – CTO, ATS Network Management
- Shaifali Saini – Senior Solutions Engineer
- Sheetal Kalra – Channel Account Manager
Their combined expertise provided both strategic vision and practical insights, ensuring that partners left with valuable knowledge they can immediately apply.
Celebrating Excellence: Partner Awards
A highlight of the evening was the Partner Awards Ceremony, recognising outstanding achievements across the East African partner ecosystem.
Congratulations to our winners:
East African Regional Growth Partner Award
SasaIT Limited
East African Partner of the Year
Eastra Solutions Limited
Emerging East African Partner of the Year
Softnet Technologies Limited
These awards celebrate the innovation, commitment, and success of partners who continue to drive value for customers across the region
Strengthening the Partner Ecosystem
The Nairobi event reaffirmed the strong momentum behind SolarWinds and ATS Network Management’s mission to support partners in navigating an increasingly complex IT landscape.
With solutions like SW1 leading the shift to AI-driven observability, partners are better equipped to:
- Deliver enhanced operational resilience
- Provide proactive, value-driven services
- Become trusted advisors to their customers
Looking Ahead
The success of the SolarWinds World Tour Nairobi Partner Session marks another important step in strengthening the East African partner ecosystem.
As organisations continue to embrace hybrid IT environments and AI-driven innovation, ATS Network Management and SolarWinds remain committed to:
- Enabling partner growth
- Driving digital transformation
- Delivering cutting-edge observability solutions
Thank you to all our partners who joined us in Nairobi — we look forward to continuing this journey together.
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