BAO Systems and Telecom 26 Announce Strategic Partnership

Telecom26 and BAO Systems announce strategic partnership to support digital public infrastructure

• Telecom26 and BAO Systems announce a partnership to support secure and scalable digital
  public infrastructure.
• The collaboration combines DHIS2-based data platforms with secure global connectivity to
  support reliable data-driven programmes.

Telecom26, a global provider of secure cross-border mobile connectivity, and BAO Systems, a leader in digital data solutions for health and development, have announced a strategic partnership to support the delivery of reliable, scalable digital infrastructure for data-driven programmes worldwide.

The partnership brings together BAO Systems’ expertise in digital public infrastructure, data platforms, and DHIS2-based solutions with Telecom26’s secure global connectivity capabilities. Together, the organisations aim to support governments, development agencies, and non-governmental organisations operating in complex and resource-constrained environments where system reliability and data availability are critical. As digital platforms increasingly underpin essential public services, including health information systems, education management, and climate resilience programmes, dependable connectivity plays a foundational role in enabling these systems to function effectively across borders and geographies.

“Reliable connectivity is an essential component of digital public infrastructure,” said Nicola Berardocco, Chief Executive Officer of Telecom26.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting organisations that rely on secure, resilient digital systems to deliver services at scale.” Steffen Tengesdal, CEO at BAO Systems, noted that strong digital ecosystems depend on both robust software platforms and the underlying connectivity that enables data exchange. “By combining our experience in data systems and integration with Telecom26’s global connectivity, this collaboration will unlock data availability even in the most remote locations, enabling organisations to deliver essential services.”

The partnership establishes a framework for future collaboration aligned with global efforts to advance digital public infrastructure and data-driven decision-making across sectors, including health, sustainable development, and climate resilience.

Telecom26 and BAO Systems Press Release 2026