Edge Deployment Partner Program

Expand Your Service Portfolio with ARED Edge Deployments

Deploy micro-edge gateways that host apps, AI and digital tools locally — while ARED manages the OS, platform and updates in the background.

Recurring revenue from every node — without building your own edge platform.
Run ARED apps and your customers’ own applications on the same gateway.
Designed for African realities: offline-first, resilient and low-OPEX.

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We work with a limited number of strategic partners per country to protect territory and unit economics.

What You Get as an ARED Deployment Partner

You focus on deployment, operations and customers. ARED provides the edge OS, app ecosystem, AI capabilities and remote management.

Per Node

Wi-Fi, apps, AI & local services

Ideal Targets

SMEs, buses, schools, arenas, homes

Your Role

Deploy, operate and monetize

ARED’s Role

Platform, security & updates

Edge-only (not a satellite provider) Open app hosting Made for African markets

Who the program is for

For integrators, operators and entrepreneurs building recurring edge revenue

ARED partners are companies and operators who already serve local markets and want to add a resilient digital infrastructure layer — without building their own edge stack.

ICT & network integrators

Bundle ARED nodes into projects like public Wi-Fi, government portals, smart buildings and industrial sites — under your brand.

ISPs, MSPs & transport operators

Turn connectivity into a service layer by adding apps, analytics and local hosting for buses, stations, offices and venues.

Digital entrepreneurs & social innovators

Launch local digital services faster in education, health, NGO hubs or smart-home pilots using ARED as your infrastructure base.

What ARED provides

Edge infrastructure that runs apps, AI and digital tools where people actually are

Each ARED gateway works like a small local server: it runs applications, processes data and manages experiences directly on-site — while synchronizing with the cloud when available.

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Offline-first by design

Tax, health, content, queue management and other apps continue to work even when the internet connection is limited or unstable.

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AI & analytics at the edge

Voice assistants, transit optimization, camera analytics and local recommendations run directly on the gateway, not only in the cloud.

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Open app ecosystem

Run ARED-built apps and your customers’ or partners’ applications on the same hardware — with APIs and a secure runtime.

Partner journey

A simple 4-step process from application to recurring edge revenue

Start with a focused pilot, then scale deployments once the model is proven in your market.

Apply & align

Submit the partner form. Together we review your markets (buses, schools, SMEs, public spaces, homes) and define an initial pilot.

Onboard & train

Your team receives technical onboarding, deployment playbooks and access to the partner portal. We help you choose the first use cases.

Deploy & launch services

You install gateways on-site; ARED activates the OS, apps and analytics remotely. You begin monetizing Wi-Fi, apps, local hosting and more.

Scale & optimize

Refine pricing, add new apps and expand to more nodes, verticals and territories — keeping the economics attractive for your business.

Where you can deploy

From buses to arenas to smart homes — one platform, many use cases

ARED is already used in cafés, arenas and government pilots. The same edge building blocks can power new services across your markets.

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Buses & public transport

Offer passenger Wi-Fi, ads, entertainment and basic analytics on each vehicle or station — processed locally on the gateway.

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Hospitality & retail

Combine Wi-Fi management, EBM / point-of-sale, menus and loyalty tools in restaurants, cafés and retail spaces.

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Education hubs

Host offline LMS content and classroom tools on the gateway so schools still function when connectivity is limited or expensive.

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Digital health & NGO centers

Power health records, queue systems and information portals in clinics or community centers, syncing with the cloud when it’s available.

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Smart arenas & public venues

Deploy apps for ordering, maps, ads, analytics and assistants — all running locally for better performance and lower cost.

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Future: smart homes & buildings

Use the same edge fabric as the basis for local automation, health & energy apps inside homes and buildings, even without always-on internet.

Join the ARED Partner Program

Build a sustainable revenue stream with smart digital infrastructure.

Why partners choose ARED

Partner-friendly economics and a platform you don’t have to build

Building and maintaining your own edge OS, security stack, app marketplace and analytics is complex and costly. ARED provides all of that so you can focus on deployments, customer relationships and revenue.

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Stacked recurring revenue

Charge monthly for connectivity services, app bundles, hosting and support. Multiple revenue lines per node increase your average return.

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Attractive unit economics

Hardware and platform pricing are designed so that with realistic usage you can reach healthy margins and predictable payback periods.

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No need to be an edge expert

ARED maintains the OS, updates, security, remote management and app distribution. Your team doesn’t need deep edge or AI infrastructure expertise.

Partner application

Tell us about your business and how you plan to deploy edge nodes

This application helps us understand your capacity, target markets and expectations so we can design a partner path that makes sense on both sides.

We prioritize partners with clear access to SMEs, buses, schools, public venues or housing.
We are looking for long-term collaborators, not one-off hardware resellers.
Your answers are confidential and used only to evaluate fit for the program.

Apply to Become an ARED Edge Deployment Partner

Complete the form below. We’ll review it and contact you with next steps.

Business information

Company name

Website

Country

City / Region

Type of business

Number of employees

Market & deployment

Do you have technical staff?

Nodes in first 6–12 months?

Verticals of interestBuses, schools, SMEs, etc.

Experience & contact

Experience description

Contact name

Work email

Questions partners often ask

Frequently asked questions

If your question is not covered here, you can still submit the form — we’ll address details during the follow-up call.

Do I need deep technical expertise to become a partner?

No. You should have basic technical capacity to install and support hardware in the field, but ARED manages the edge operating system, platform, security and updates. We also provide onboarding and documentation.

Can we host our own or third-party applications on the gateway?

Yes. The platform is designed to run ARED apps as well as your customers’ or partners’ applications. This is how you can build custom digital services for specific verticals without building your own infrastructure.

Do you provide internet connectivity?

ARED is an edge infrastructure platform, not an ISP or satellite provider. We focus on the local processing, apps and services layer. You can combine ARED with any connectivity provider in your market.

How is pricing structured for partners?

Commercial terms are tailored by country and partner profile, but the model always follows the same logic: you buy or finance the hardware and pay a predictable platform fee per active node, then define your own commercial offers to customers. The goal is to keep unit economics attractive for both sides.

Can we get territory protection?

In each country we work with a limited number of strategic partners. Territory protection or exclusivity can be granted based on performance, deployment volume and mutual strategic fit. This will be discussed as part of the partner process.