Safaricom
Safaricom Ethiopia is a subsidiary of Safaricom Limited, a leading mobile network operator in Kenya. Safaricom Ethiopia was awarded a license to operate a telecommunications network in Ethiopia, becoming the second telecom company in the country.
Business Situation
Safaricom Ethiopia needed to build a telecommunications network in Ethiopia from scratch, which included setting up a data center, deploying a virtualized infrastructure, and developing new applications to support its business operations. The company required a scalable and reliable infrastructure that could support its operations and services, while providing the flexibility to adapt to changing market demands.
Business Solution
To meet these requirements, Safaricom Ethiopia partnered with VMware to deploy a comprehensive virtualization solution that included VMware NSX, vSphere, Tanzu, and VMware Cloud Director. The solution provided the foundation for Safaricom Ethiopia to build its telecom network in Ethiopia, enabling the company to deliver innovative services and applications to its customers.
Results and Benefits
With VMware’s virtualization solution, Safaricom Ethiopia was able to build a modern and efficient telecommunications network in Ethiopia, providing reliable and high-quality services to its customers. The virtualized infrastructure also provided the flexibility to adapt to changing market demands, enabling Safaricom Ethiopia to innovate and introduce new services and applications to its customers quickly. By deploying VMware NSX, vSphere, Tanzu, and VMware Cloud Director, Safaricom Ethiopia was able to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of its IT infrastructure. The solution also provided a high level of security and compliance, ensuring the safety of customer data and protecting the company from cyber threats.
“The VMware virtualization solution was critical to our success in building a modern and efficient telecommunications network in Ethiopia. With VMware’s support, we were able to deploy a scalable and reliable infrastructure that enabled us to deliver innovative services and applications to our customers. We are grateful for the partnership with VMware and look forward to continuing to work together to provide the best services to our customers.”
