Safaricom has\nannounced a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), which will see\nthe Telco become a reseller of AWS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement is\ndesigned to accelerate Safaricom\u2019s internal IT transformation, lower costs and\nprovide it with a blueprint and skilled resources to assist customers with\ntheir journey to the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe chose to\npartner with AWS because it offers customers the broadest and deepest cloud\nplatform, overall commitment to security excellence and a strong culture of\ncustomer obsession. This agreement will allow us to accelerate our efforts to\nenable Digital Transformation in Kenya,\u201d said Michael Joseph, Chief Executive\nOfficer, Safaricom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition,\nSafaricom will be able to offer AWS services to East-African customers,\nallowing businesses of all sizes to quickly get started on AWS cloud and\naccelerate innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safaricom also\nannounced the attainment of Advanced Consulting Partner status in the AWS\nPartner Network (APN), becoming one of the first APN members in East Africa.\nThe APN is the global partner programme for technology and consulting\nbusinesses who leverage AWS to build solutions and services for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The APN helps\ncompanies build, market and sell their AWS offerings by providing valuable\nbusiness, technical and marketing support. This achievement recognises the\nskills, knowledge and experience in AWS cloud services that the Safaricom PLC\nteam has gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safaricom\u2019s\nannouncement to work with AWS has been met with interest by customers, with\nenterprises, start-ups and government agencies expressing a desire to use the\npartnership to build their cloud strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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