UTunnel and Flashnet Partner to Secure Remote Access in East Africa

As businesses across Africa accelerate their digital transformation journeys, many face growing challenges around network security, reliable connectivity, and supporting remote work. In East Africa in particular, organizations are seeking robust, scalable solutions to protect their operations and empower their teams—whether working remotely or on-site.

That’s why UTunnel Secure Access is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Flashnet Tanzania, a leading ICT solutions provider based in Dar es Salaam. This collaboration aims to bring enterprise-grade Zero Trust security and secure remote access solutions to businesses across East Africa, and beyond, backed by localized support and technical expertise.

Why Flashnet Tanzania?

Founded in 2011, Flashnet Tanzania is a trusted provider of ICT infrastructure, managed services, and connectivity solutions, serving businesses across sectors like finance, healthcare, education, and government.

With a strong regional presence and a decade of experience in delivering high-performance, secure IT environments, Flashnet is well-positioned to help businesses across East Africa overcome connectivity and cybersecurity challenges.

This partnership allows UTunnel to leverage Flashnet’s in-depth understanding of regional infrastructure and provide customers with:

• Localized deployment support
• Access to reliable connectivity solutions (including high-speed internet, SD-WAN, MPLS)
• Ongoing managed IT services and cybersecurity expertise

Together, we’re making it easier for African businesses to adopt secure, scalable access solutions without the usual complexity.

Unlocking Secure, Flexible Access for Growing Businesses

With the rapid growth of cloud adoption and remote work across Africa—where 42% of employees work remotely at least once a week—traditional perimeter-based network security is no longer enough. At the same time, the African cybersecurity market is projected to reach US$2.29 billion by 2025, signaling the urgent need for modern, adaptable security strategies.

Through our partnership, UTunnel and Flashnet are delivering:

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Powered by UTunnel MeshConnect, ZTNA enables identity-based, granular access control. Only authorized users and devices can access specific resources, significantly reducing the risk of breaches and unauthorized access. Deployment is fast and hardware-free, ideal for securing cloud resources, internal applications, and remote teams.

VPN as a Service (VPNaaS)

For businesses needing to securely connect entire networks or multiple locations, UTunnel Access Gateway provides encrypted tunnels with simple management. Site-to-site VPNs, user authentication, and policy control are all managed through a centralized platform, reducing IT overhead.

Zero Trust Application Access (ZTAA)

With UTunnel OneClick Access, businesses can protect web applications with identity-based access controls, ensuring sensitive business tools remain secure no matter where teams work from.

Why This Partnership Matters

By combining UTunnel’s cloud-delivered secure access solutions with Flashnet’s regional expertise, businesses across East Africa gain:

• Seamless deployment and local support
• Reliable, secure connectivity infrastructure
• Scalable solutions tailored for SMBs and enterprises
• Continuous protection and management from experienced teams

This partnership is about more than technology—it’s about helping businesses across Africa grow securely, stay productive, and confidently embrace digital transformation.

Ready to Secure Your Business?

If you're a business operating in Tanzania or the wider East African region looking to simplify secure access, reduce cybersecurity risks, and empower remote work, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to learn how UTunnel and Flashnet can support your journey.

About UTunnel

UTunnel Secure Access provides simple, secure, and scalable solutions to safeguard business infrastructure. With products like MeshConnect (ZTNA), Access Gateway (VPNaaS), and OneClick Access (ZTAA), UTunnel helps organizations secure remote teams, branch offices, and cloud resources through a unified platform.

About Flashnet Tanzania

Founded in 2011, Flashnet Tanzania delivers high-quality ICT solutions focused on connectivity, managed IT, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Serving SMBs, SMEs, and enterprises, Flashnet empowers businesses with reliable, secure, and efficient technology services tailored to their unique needs.