IRVINE,CA | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – July 7, 2025 – EON Reality a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies for immersive learning, today announced the formalization of its long-standing commitment to South Africa through the establishment of EON South Africa under the leadership of Professor Ihron Rensburg. This strategic partnership creates a permanent, locally-owned South African entity that builds upon EON Reality’s successful 15-year track record serving South African institutions.
The establishment of EON South Africa represents the natural evolution of EON Reality’s deep-rooted presence in the South African market, where the company has maintained continuous operations and built lasting relationships with leading educational institutions including Vaal University of Technology, Central University of Technology, University of the Western Cape, Eduvos, and MERSETA over the past decade and a half.
“After 15 years of successful operations in South Africa, establishing EON South Africa under Professor Rensburg’s leadership is the logical next step in our commitment to this market,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman at EON Reality. “This partnership formalizes what our customers have known for years – EON Reality is deeply invested in South Africa’s success. We’re not just providing technology; we’re building lasting partnerships that transform education and workforce development.”
The new entity directly addresses market demands for enhanced local presence and support capabilities, ensuring EON Reality’s extensive South African customer base receives even more comprehensive service delivery. Professor Ihron Rensburg, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg and current Senior Associate of Higher Education Leadership and management (HELM), a program of Universities South Africa (USaf), brings unparalleled expertise in South African higher education to this established partnership.
“EON Reality’s 15-year journey in South Africa speaks volumes about their genuine commitment to our education sector,” said Professor Rensburg. “Having witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of their technologies across our institutions, I’m proud to formalize this partnership and ensure EON’s continued growth and success in South Africa through dedicated local leadership.”
EON South Africa will consolidate and expand upon the company’s existing local operations, providing enhanced customer support, implementation services, and market development capabilities. The entity leverages EON Reality’s proven track record of successful deployments across South Africa’s education landscape while ensuring faster response times and deeper market integration.
“Our 15 years in South Africa have been marked by consistent growth, satisfied customers, and successful implementations,” added Dan Lejerskar. “EON South Africa under Professor Rensburg’s leadership ensures this success story continues with even greater local engagement and support. This isn’t about establishing presence – it’s about enhancing the substantial presence we’ve built over a decade and a half.”
The partnership agreement establishes EON South Africa as a 100% locally-owned entity, ensuring compliance with local business requirements while maintaining EON Reality’s global standards for technology delivery and customer support. This structure represents a significant investment in the South African market and demonstrates EON Reality’s confidence in the region’s continued growth potential.
Current EON Reality customers across South Africa can expect seamless transition to enhanced service levels, while prospective clients will benefit from the combined strength of EON Reality’s global innovation capabilities and Professor Rensburg’s deep understanding of local market dynamics.
“Anyone questioning EON Reality’s commitment to South Africa need only look at our 15-year track record of continuous operation and satisfied customers,” concluded Dan Lejerskar. “EON South Africa represents the formalization of what has always been true – we’re here to stay, we’re invested in South Africa’s success, and we have the local expertise and global capabilities to deliver transformative results.”
About Professor Ihron Rensburg
Professor Ihron Rensburg is a prominent South African and global academic and higher education leader with extensive experience in institutional mergers, transformation and strategic partnerships. He served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg from 2006 to 2017 and currently serves as Senior Associate of Higher Education Leadership and management (HELM), a program of Universities South Africa (USaf). Professor Rensburg holds a PhD in International and Comparative Education from Stanford University and has been recognized for his contributions to educational transformation in post-apartheid South Africa and globally.
About EON South Africa
EON South Africa is a locally-owned entity established in 2025 under the leadership of Professor Ihron Rensburg, formalizing EON Reality’s 15-year commitment to the South African market. The company serves as EON Reality’s exclusive partner in South Africa, providing comprehensive local support while maintaining global technology standards. EON South Africa builds upon decades of successful customer relationships and proven implementation expertise across the South African education sector.
About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Artificial Intelligence-powered Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education. With over 25 years of experience, EON Reality is committed to making knowledge available, accessible, and affordable globally. Spatial AI University, launched in 2025, is the first educational transformation platform to use spatial AI technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.
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