Faranani DocTec will serve as the Titanium Experience Sponsor for the OpenText Summit Africa. The summit is set for September 3, 2026, at The Canvas at Riversands in Fourways, Johannesburg. This in-person event will run for one day, focusing on secure information management for artificial intelligence.
The conference aims to unite IT and business leaders to explore practical applications of governed data. African markets face distinct challenges, such as fragmented data, regulatory demands, and cybersecurity threats. The summit will show how companies can transform existing information into a reliable foundation for AI adoption.
Faranani DocTec, an OpenText Platinum Partner, plays a key role in this discussion. The event will address the difference between merely holding data and using it effectively.
The Cost of Bad Data Foundations
Sam Selepe, Director of Business Development and Sales at Faranani DocTec, explained the current state of enterprise data in South Africa. “Local companies are modernizing while carrying years of disorganized, duplicated records,” he said. This accumulation creates operational difficulties.
Maintaining large volumes of data is costly. It also increases risk under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Selepe noted that strong governance solves both cost and compliance issues at once.
Poor data management affects more than compliance. AI systems struggle when input data is unreliable. Automation processes fail, and reporting slows as teams reconcile conflicting records. Over time, leaders make decisions based on inaccurate information.
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This problem resembles past challenges in enterprise resource planning. Companies often tried to run advanced software on messy back-end systems, leading to inefficiency. The lesson is clear: cleaning up data must come first, not as an afterthought.
From Risk to Asset
As the Titanium Experience Sponsor, Faranani DocTec will have a prominent presence at the summit. The company will demonstrate OpenText-based solutions for enterprise content management, records management, and cybersecurity governance.
Delegates can attend live product demonstrations. These sessions will show how the software addresses real-world data issues. Attendees may also schedule private meetings with the Faranani DocTec team to discuss their specific needs.
Niël van der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer of Faranani DocTec, highlighted the company’s hands-on approach. “We help organizations move past these challenges, not just talk about them,” he said. The focus remains on implementation and tangible outcomes.
Their partnership with OpenText provides tools to quickly extract value from structured and unstructured data. Van der Merwe explained that this capability builds the governance foundation AI and automation require. The summit offers South African organizations a chance to see this method in action.
The goal is to help companies convert data from a liability into an advantage. Registration is open through the Faranani DocTec portal. The company assists businesses across South Africa in governing, securing, and unlocking value from their enterprise information.
