ARED Group: Edge infrastructure and Services Partner  Program (2025)

🔹 Executive Summary

ARED Group is a deeptech company revolutionizing digital access across Africa through AI-powered, edge-based infrastructure. Our edge gateway combines computing, storage, and Wi-Fi into a single device designed for underserved markets with limited connectivity. Our goal is to build a distributed network of partners who deploy, manage, and monetize our edge infrastructure across diverse sectors.

This Strategic Deployment Partner Program outlines how Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ICT deployers, and technical resellers can work with ARED to unlock recurring revenue and bring critical digital services to SMEs, public infrastructure, and remote communities.

🌍 About ARED

ARED Group delivers a new class of digital infrastructure through its edge gateway platform, purpose-built for developing economies. Unlike traditional cloud data centers, our edge platform brings localized compute power closer to end users, significantly reducing costs and increasing service availability.

ARED Offers:

• Modular edge gateway (with compute, storage, and Wi-Fi)

• Full OS management, monitoring, and updates

• Business and utility applications (POS, loyalty, queueing, surveys)

• AI modules (camera analytics, NLP-based AI assistant)

• Public Wi-Fi + advertising + user engagement features

• Developer marketplace with 3rd-party or custom apps

💼 Partner Profiles We’re Seeking

We are recruiting regional deployment partners that already have strong field operations, access to local clients, and technical capacity. Ideal partners include:

Primary Partner Profiles:

• Managed Service Providers (MSPs): Provide support, monitoring, and digital services to enterprise and government clients

• Value-Added Resellers (VARs): Sell and bundle hardware/software with added support or vertical customization

• Systems Integrators: Experienced in deploying ICT, networking, security, or IoT infrastructure

• ISP and Telecom Resellers: Able to distribute bundled Wi-Fi + edge services to business clients

• Infrastructure Contractors: Those who deploy microwave links, fiber networks, towers, or digital kiosks

✨ Use Cases & Monetization Opportunities

Our edge infrastructure enables a wide range of solutions across verticals. Each edge gateway deployed becomes a recurring revenue generator through SaaS, ads, analytics, and Wi-Fi services.

✈️ Deployment Journey: From Onboarding to Scale

Phase 1: Readiness & Alignment

• Intro Call: Validate strategic fit, tech capacity, and market access

• Test Unit Purchase: Buy 1 edge device for field testing

• Team Review: Confirm tech (Linux/networking) and sales readiness

• POC Planning: Define goals, budget (~$5–10K), and 3–5 initial sites

Phase 2: Proof of Concept (5–10 Units)

• Pilot Deployment: Deploy devices in target sectors (e.g., transport, SMEs, estates)

• Service Activation: Choose apps: POS, camera analytics, AI, Wi-Fi

• Data Collection: Monitor performance, user engagement, and monetization

• Remote Support: ARED provides cloud and OS-level assistance

Phase 3: Commercialization & Agreement

• Market Sizing: Assess local addressable markets by sector

• Business Case: Define per-unit revenue strategy and scale plan

• Model Selection: Choose between:

  • Technology Licensing: Full ownership, pay-per-device

  • Joint Venture (JV): Shared costs/revenues, co-branding

• MOU Signing: Finalize pricing, rollout plan, support requirements

Phase 4: Scaling & Recurring Revenue

• Bulk Purchase Forecasting: Plan for phased rollout (10+, 50+, 100+ sites)

• Team Expansion: Train field teams to install, support, and maintain

• Service Bundling: Create vertical-specific app packages

• Growth Reviews: Quarterly strategy sessions with ARED

💰 Revenue & ROI Examples

Revenue streams include:

• Business app subscriptions (POS, surveys, queueing)

• Wi-Fi monetization (ads, survey access, data plans)

• AI analytics (camera + chatbot)

• Enterprise tier pricing (SMEs, schools, hospitals)

• Partner’s own hosted or localized apps

✅ ARED’s Commitments

We provide full technology support and innovation so you can focus on deployment, sales, and support:

• Remote OS updates and patches

• Monitoring dashboard and alerting tools

• AI and app updates

• Documentation and training

• Marketplace access for new apps

• Co-development opportunities (custom use cases)

⚡ Partner Benefits

• Recurring Revenue: Earn $50–100+/month per site deployed

• Early Access: Be first in your region with edge-AI infrastructure

• Exclusive Territory: Preferred access to city, sector, or region

• Tech Differentiation: Offer AI and edge services your competitors don’t

• Channel Growth: Attract SMEs, telcos, or governments with bundled offerings

ℹ Expression of Interest

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to build the future of digital infrastructure with ARED, we invite you to apply.

✏ Minimum Requirements Checklist:

• ✅ Purchase 1 test edge gateway

• ✅ Fund 5–10 unit POC within 60 days

• ✅ 1+ technical staff (Linux / networking)

• ✅ Sales or business development capacity

• ✅ Serve one or more sectors: SMEs, Gov, Health, Education, Transport

• ✅ Ready to scale deployment over 6–12 months

✉ Email Instructions

Send an email to partners@aredgroup.com with subject:

Expression of Interest – [Your Company Name]

Include the following:

• Company name, website, and country

• Years of operation and sectors served

• Team structure (technical + sales)

• Funding readiness for test and POC

• Preferred model: Licensing or Joint Venture

• Why ARED fits your strategy or market needs

• Complete the checklist: ✅ Yes / ❌ No for each

Short Answer Questions:

1. What market problem do you aim to solve with ARED?

2. How do you plan to monetize edge deployments?

3. What is your plan to scale after a successful POC?

Shortlisted partners will be contacted for next steps and onboarding.

ARED is pioneering decentralized digital access in Africa. Become a partner and own a piece of the infrastructure revolution.