Heirs Technologies has disclosed that it is equipping tech professionals with cloud networking capacities. The company said it is doing this through its dedicated training academy, i-Academy, which is developing talent, providing skills and certifying young African professionals.
“At Heirs Technologies, we are not just solving today’s tech problems, we’re shaping tomorrow’s talent,” said Ivy Ikpeme-Mbakwem, vice president, i-Academy, Heirs Technologies.
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This initiative is part of a broader commitment by the Heirs Holdings Group to unlock Africa’s potential through youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. This is a major step toward developing the continent’s next generation of tech innovators, the firm stated.
As part of the academy’s Supplementary Technical Engineering Program (STEP), trainees recently visited Cisco Edge Centre to gain first-hand exposure to cutting-edge cloud networking technologies and professional expertise.
The 2025 Cloud and Security Cohort commenced in April with the onboarding of 100 aspiring engineers, carefully selected from over 3,600 applicants across Nigeria.
The program integrates global best practices from CompTIA, a recognised international partner, mentoring and coaching from expert instructors and exposure to industry leaders. During the training, trainees were exposed to Meraki, Cisco’s cloud-based networking solution, renowned for its AI-driven capabilities that allow engineers to rapidly detect, diagnose, and resolve network issues.
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They also explored real-world cybersecurity applications and gained insights into how Meraki is used by 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies, showcasing its impact on global enterprise infrastructure.
