Bankai Group, an international telecom technology and carrier services provider, and MITSUMI Distribution, one of Africa's largest global IT hardware and software distributors, have announced today the creation of a joint venture initiative known as BankaiMitsumi. This new organization enables telcos in Africa and the Middle East to connect for termination and origination of voice services globally with quality and technical infrastructure. The venture enables BankaiMitsumi to leverage domestic and international gateway licenses and IP exchange hubs to make possible the delivery of high-quality network infrastructure and managed IT services. The two equal partner companies are represented by Mr. Bankim Brahmbhatt, President and CEO of US-based Bankai Group, and Jagat Shah, President and CEO of MITSUMI Distribution.