Zinox Technologies Limited

About Zinox

Founded by serial digital entrepreneur, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh (OON) in 2001 alongside a team of ICT technocrats, the story of Zinox is that of a spiritual mustard seed designed to challenge capitalist structures of the 21st century by promoting a knowledge economy through digital democracy. This is why Zinox in a short period has institutionalized high-end ICT Solutions that has moved the Nigerian IT sector to the next level.

For the past 17 years, Zinox has helped people both within and outside Nigeria achieve their dreams and aspirations as well as deploy their potential to create wealth and richer lives for themselves and their societies by using technology to proffer simple solutions to the day-to-day challenges that they face at home, school, work and even at play cost efficiently.

Zinox is the foremost company to go into the uncharted terrain of Computer production and ICT solutions in West Africa and has etched its name into the world IT history books by notching a lot of firsts. These include but not limited to

The first internationally certified indigenous computer brand in West Africa.
The first computer brand in the world to incorporate the Naira sign (N) on its keyboard.
The first metropolitan WIMAX solution in Nigeria, among a host of others.
The first indigenous internationally certified Computer Manufacturer in Nigeria.
Zinox boasts the first and only computerized digital assembly plant in West Africa with a daily production capacity of over 5,000 units installed in Gbagada Industrial Estate, Lagos.
Zinox is currently the only local OEM partner of Microsoft and Intel Corporation in Nigeria.

In 2010, we delivered the single largest integrated ICT project in Africa in partnership with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC 2010 Data capture). Zinox employs directly and indirectly over 800 Nigerian staff, out of which 62 of them are certified systems engineers.

Apart from computer manufacturing, Zinox Technologies Limited has built international capacities to support her future expansion and structured growth in varied digital solutions area. Zinox is leader in the supply of ICT infrastructure solutions and also provides robust adaptive and cost-effective end-to-end solution to international operators and enterprise market users. With a soaring growth in all performance indices and a 21st Century Management Team ably supported by a highly skilled, passionate and dedicated workforce, Zinox has consistently proven that enhanced IT knowledge and deployment of robust ICT infrastructures are the key drivers of the new economy.

Currently, Zinox boasts a wide range of smart computing devices ranging from laptops, desktops, notebooks, tablets, solar/hybrid iPower Products and has recently expanded into the consumer electronics market and set to roll out its brand of TV sets, air-conditioners, refrigerators, etc, from their new integrated multi-platform digital assembly plant located in Lagos.

The company was recently rated by International Data Corporation (IDC), USA as the No 1 selling laptop brand amongst local and international computer brands in Nigeria

Below is a list of certifications/partnerships that Zinox has achieved over the years:

Microsoft Certified OEM/Partner
Zinox Institute of Technology in partnership with Microsoft
Intel Platinum Status: only OEM in West Africa
Biggest Intel Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa
2019 Daar Award for Innovation and Technology
INFRACO license, making Zinox one of the select few chosen to “Digitize” Nigeria.
Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab Certification (WHQL), the first in sub Saharan Africa
Microsoft’s biggest OEM System Builder Partner in West Africa
First OEM in West Africa to attain the NIS ISO QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTICATION ISO-9001: 2000 which is presently being renewed/upgraded
TUV certification (TUV is a world leader in product testing and certification)
Other partnerships/OEM certifications received include Oracle, Suprema, iDirect, MainOne, Mercer, Cisco, Huawei, MTN, Airtel, D-Link, Freeplay and SES New Skies, among others.

The biometric digital revolution in Nigeria can be attributed to – Zinox Technologies Ltd. – which delivered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Voters’ registration in 2006 when foreign contractors could not deliver after months of promises. This contract which was worth $34m was delivered in record time and was applauded by government, Nigerians and multinational agencies like the EU.

As proof of Zinox’s cutting-edge ICT capabilities, the company again delivered the biggest single ICT digital rollout in Africa with INEC in 2010 when he designed and deployed the Direct Data Capture machines which has helped capture and streamline Nigeria’s voter database, reduce post-election litigations and move the country closer to electronic voting. This contract was worth over $170m and was delivered within two months and acclaimed as the largest single IT rollout in Africa.

Zinox has also helped other African countries revolutionize their electoral processes, most notably Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia, where the company was instrumental in the deployment of the voter capture machines as well as the technologies used in successive elections and Wireless Cloud.

Zinox is also credited with the largest single e-Library and wireless cloud rollout project on the continent, which has seen over 1,500 universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria equipped with high speed internet and other digital infrastructure to complement these rollouts including solar installations to support erratic power supply systems in Nigeria.

Today, Zinox has grown beyond hardware manufacturing into a strong ICT solutions company with certified capacities in areas such as hybrid wireless connectivity, advanced biometrics, network operations/data cent

deployment/connectivity, among others.

Our Mission

We are a highly skilled world class ICT Company dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions through a well-trained and motivated workforce.

Our Vision

Is to be the leading and preferred source of ICT products and solutions in Africa

Zinox is an indigenous IT powerhouse with Global connections, the first internationally certified branded computer OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in West Africa, the first OEM in West Africa to receive the WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification, the first computer hardware manufacturing and ICT integration company in Nigeria to receive the ISO 9001-2000 and the first OEM in Africa to introduce the Naira sign on an international keyboard.

We have been uncompromising in the delivery of high levels of products, solutions and service through our 5-stage Quality Control processes and guaranteed by our warranty policy which is unrivaled in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our products and solutions are energy-friendly and developed for the challenging African environment with years of efficient and effective performance.

At Zinox we create business solutions that utilize new technologies to streamline systems, efficiently align, integrate and maximize productivity. Our unequalled expertise in the provision of solutions like structured cabling, VSAT, wireless broadband and optic fibre infrastructures, advanced biometric, E- library, E-health, E-education and power solutions put us heads and shoulder above others.

We design and develop products with the security of the system and IT infrastructure in mind. Our bias is in checking the security level and closing potential security gaps in existing system and infrastructure. Our partnership with top international Cyber Security companies is a further reassurance of our commitment and competence in providing a secure IT environment

Our Warranty Services is extensive ñ from basic manufacturer programs to highly complex solutions! It delivers absolute peace of mind. You can extend the life of your older technology and avoid unplanned expenses. You are assured a lasting return on your equipment with fixed cost support and reduced downtime.