How Can Institutions Benefit from the Safaricom Cloud?
Small & Medium Enterprises
SMEs are typically impacted heavily by the high cost of automation and computing and the usual inability to access their information.
The Safaricom Cloud will offer: - Cost effective hosted storage services
- Business Software-As-A-Service, e.g., Hosted Enterprise Resource Planning software and hosted SACCO system
- Websites and e-mail services
- Web-based e-commerce/m-commerce applications
Banks, Finance & Insurance Companies
Financial sector institutions are investing heavily in systems and infrastructure that are not only CAPEX-intensive but which can be better leased (OPEX) on per-use basis.
The Safaricom Cloud will offer: - An IP-based hosted PBX (enterprise phone exchange) solution
- Hosted CRM and ERP applications
- Data backups (for both PCs & servers), archiving and disaster recovery services
- Reduced travel expenses – you stage international meetings on hosted video platforms
- Managed Security
Manufacturing, Energy & Utility Sectors
As some of the biggest spenders in ICT, manufacturing and utilities sector companies have heavy computing needs, part of which can be leased on per-use basis.
The Safaricom Cloud will offer:
- An IP-based hosted PBX (enterprise phone exchange) solution
- Hosted CRM, ERP and billing applications
- Legally enforced data backups (for both PCs & servers), archiving and disaster recovery services
Government Ministries, Parastatals & Regional Inter-Government Integration
This sector has vast computing needs and is custodian to massive and sensitive data.
The Safaricom Cloud will offer:
- A Portal through which citizens can access information and securely interact with Government as well as obtain services
- Virtual desktops infrastructure where PCs applications and data can be securely stored and accessed remotely
- An IP-based hosted PBX (enterprise phone exchange) solution
- Citizens “Baraza” (platform) as a feedback/whistle blowing and reporting system for citizens
Hospitality, NGO and Diplomatic Missions
The hospitality industry, NGOs and diplomatic missions require services such as access from remote sites, control and monitoring.
The Safaricom Cloud will offer:
- Reduced travel expenses – you stage international meetings on hosted video platforms
- Regional/national healthcare information exchange services at low cost while improving quality and continuity of care
- Data backups (for both PCs & servers), archiving and disaster recovery services
- Hosted ERPs or other financial systems
Cloud Computing Benefits
