Technology is constantly evolving, and each update brings better ways of performing tasks. One such innovation is cloud computing technology, which allows individuals and businesses to access certain data or services in a location separate from the end user.
Cloud storage is becoming more and more popular among enterprises that need more storage space and seek efficient off-site data backup solutions. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is one of the most recognized cloud service providers in Uganda.
In 2022, Mr. Ethan Bampaire, team leader of Campaignity Technologies product Klark.io, will be one of the selected beneficiaries of the Huawei Cloud technology solution. The company creates content, social media ads, leads acquisition and builds artificial intelligence technology to convert sales for its B2B SMB clients. “We do all of this on the Klark platform hosted in the cloud,” he told the press recently. With server costs significantly lower, they can look at other things, Bampel said. “We are doing more experiments, such as using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations. We can also increase random access memory (RAM) and disk space for optimal operation,” he said.
The company also suffered outages, but not severe enough to cause customer complaints. However, HUAWEI CLOUD is mainly favored by back-end developers because of its higher speed, larger capacity and more flexible platform. “We delved into some manual processes, such as open artificial intelligence that doesn’t rely on third parties. With Huawei, they’re faster, which boosts our R&D department,” Ethan added.
Earlier this year, Mr. David Kombe of Bluss Tech, a web application building company, was one of the selected companies to be notified of being hired by Huawei Cloud. Blue Streams Solution met for the first time with Huawei Technologies during the National ICT Job Fair 2022 held at Makerere University, through this interaction they were able to be among the companies selected for a good offer from Huawei Cloud. While the small tech company is not ignorant of the technology, it relies on other, more costly cloud providers. Mr Kombe said the technology company moved all its services to Huawei servers, which allowed them to build capacity and thus attract more customers.
opportunity in the cloud
Cloud computing helps businesses stay on the cutting edge of technology without having to invest heavily in purchasing, maintaining and repairing equipment. Cloud computing technology enables users to access storage, files, software and servers through Internet-connected devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets and wearables. Some of the technologies offered include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Users turn to cloud services
SMEs can benefit a lot from cloud technology due to various advantages of cloud technology.
According to Mr. Elijah Mwesigwa, IT and Cloud Solutions Specialist, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., the cloud is crucial because most SMEs have great economic development ideas but few resources available to invest in the business.
“The cost of building and maintaining a physical data center is very high and often depends on a capex model. This is where people buy servers based on estimates, which can be too high or too low. It needs to be dealt with. Therefore, when the cloud handles the operation end, it gives enterprises more power to think about business progress.” He said.
Cloud services allow SMEs to easily scale up or scale down their resources according to business needs. “This flexibility is especially beneficial for businesses with fluctuating or growing needs,” said Ms. Nabukenya Beatrice, Cloud Services Engineer at NITA-U.
- accessibility and mobility; Cloud services can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling employees to work remotely or while traveling. This enhances collaboration and increases productivity.
- automatic updates and maintenance; Cloud service providers handle system updates, security patches, and maintenance tasks.
- Data backup and recovery; For a physical setup, SMEs will need a system administrator to create a recovery database that can also be corrupted. “Cloud providers offer robust data backup and recovery mechanisms to ensure business-critical data is safe and recoverable in the event of disaster or data loss,” added Ms. Nabukenya Beatrice.
skill improved
With recent technological advancements, the transportation industry has the potential to achieve major breakthroughs that can revolutionize the way people transport goods and services. With steady economic and population growth in Uganda, the government has been forced to invest heavily in new infrastructure, especially roads, to accelerate socioeconomic development.
The need for digitization in the Kampala transport sector has become increasingly evident as the demand for efficient transport solutions continues to rise.According to a recently published article new horizonsIn this fast-growing capital city, where large numbers of commuters and passengers rely on buses and commuter taxis for their daily journeys, modern technology must be employed to streamline operations and improve the customer experience.
Digitalization and the shift away from the internal combustion engine are two trends shaping the future of transportation and mobility. Driver’s licenses, motor vehicle registrations and related services have all been digitized.
In developed countries and dynamic emerging markets such as China, digitization in the transportation industry is already at an advanced stage. Digitization is becoming increasingly important to modern modes of transport, enabling coordinated traffic management systems, remote ticketing and booking of metro and long-distance services.
In the context of digitization, technology startups such as Kacyber are playing a vital role in simplifying and improving the efficiency of public transport in Uganda. Kacyber provides digital ticketing solutions for buses and Uganda Railways commuter trains, helping millions manage transactions and store data. The company’s exponential growth in data highlights the need for cloud services and data provisioning to support its expansion and Ensure smooth operations.
Kacyber founder and CEO Innocent Orikiriza recently revealed new horizons A bus in Uganda issues about 90 tickets per day on average, and their tech support system needs to store this data for a period of time due to currency regulation.
As a result, the need for cloud services has become particularly prominent for Kacyber to flourish as data generation and storage needs continue to increase. However, as a technology startup, Kacyber faced financial constraints and could not afford such an extensive storage facility. Fortunately, they also received a proposal from technology company Huawei, which provided a timely and welcome solution. Huawei’s storage services will enable Kacyber to efficiently manage its data, ensuring seamless and scalable business expansion. Digitization not only simplifies operations, but also contributes to cost savings and accountability in the transportation sector.
However, a national cloud infrastructure is necessary to support data storage and encourage widespread digitization across industries and sectors, such as transportation.
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