Africa’s cloud surge: key trends shaping the future of digital transformation

Garith Peck, Managing Executive: Cloud & Cybersecurity at BCX. As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, cloud technologies provide the flexibility, scalability, and innovation needed to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market. For the C-suite, understanding these key cloud trends and how they impact industries is critical for staying ahead of the curve. Cloud trends in Africa Cloud computing continues to experience significant growth across Africa. According to a McKinsey report , approximately 45% of African business workloads are already on the public cloud. The rise of cloud adoption is fuelled by the demand for scalable, cost-effective IT solutions that support digital transformation across industries. For instance, Safaricom in Kenya leverages cloud platforms to scale its M-Pesa mobile money service, ensuring secure and efficient transactions for millions of users. The banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors are leading the way in cloud adoption. These industries benefit from cloud computing’s ability to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. Many African businesses are increasingly adopting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies to avoid vendor lock-in, strengthen resilience, and optimise costs. Hybrid cloud solutions combine public and private cloud environments, offering greater flexibility and control over where and how data […]

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