Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Zambia, has announced the official launch of Azure Stack for its customers.
This offering will ensure businesses can access local cloud solutions
cost-effectively, meet local data regulatory requirements and efficiently run
latency-sensitive business applications.
“According to the Zambia Inclusive Digital
Economy Status Report 2022, the local digital economy score is 45%, which
indicates that we are still in the start-up phase. This statistic indicates
that as an economy, we still need to make cloud more easily accessible to
ensure we are 100% ready. With the unveiling of the Azure Stack, Liquid Zambia
has reiterated its commitment to working with the public and private sector to
convert Zambia into a digital economy,” said Mark Townsend, CEO of Liquid
Intelligent Technologies Zambia.
Liquid recognises
that every client is unique, and with the availability of Stack in the country,
it is perfectly positioned to cater to businesses of all sizes. Through this
investment, the organisation will empower its existing customers with a highly
secure cloud solution, reduce latency, and enable real-time business continuity
with flexible adoption models.
Local
businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are rapidly seeing
the benefits of migrating to the cloud. However, the associated high cost of
cloud adoption has always been a deterrent. But now, the availability of Azure
Stack in the country, combined with Liquid Zambia’s expertise, has levelled the
playing field for local businesses compared to their international
counterparts.
“Having worked extensively with our customers over the
years, we understand the changing needs of businesses. We are excited to bring
this cloud solution to local businesses, helping them speed up their journey to
the cloud with a flexible, fully managed Azure stack solution where and when
needed,” continued
Townsend.
In the last
few months, the company has announced two new routes, from Zambia to Angola and
Zambia to Malawi, and partnered with the government to connect over 1,000
schools nationwide. This achievement is yet another milestone for Liquid Zambia
as it continues to invest in the country to foster economic and technological
advancements, making it a forerunner in the Fourth Industrial Revolution in
Africa.