Amazon Web Services in Ivory Coast: the fallout from an initial exploration

Having come to learn about the potential of the Ivorian cloud computing market, representatives of Amazon Web Services led a workshop with economic players and met ministerial departments that have already adopted their solutions. Result of the races, a better understanding of the challenges of the sector for the American supplier and new growth opportunities for its Ivorian partner FuturAfric IA.

(Cio Mag) – As announced by Cio Mag, Amazon Web Services (AWS) carried out a prospecting mission to Ivory Coast from May 15 to 16 to understand the challenges of cloud service providers. Initiated by Isaac Bayoh, CEO of FuturAfric IA, this two-day exploratory visit to Abidjan is a first step in conquering the Ivorian market. Other steps are being carried out, reveals Isaac Bayoh, referring in particular to market studies to understand the needs and expectations of Ivorian economic players in terms of dematerialization.

Evelyne Sidibé, Territory Manager for West & Central Africa, Public Sector – Stanley Anetoh, Senior Solutions Architect – Amitha Lakkakula, Solution Architect and Samuel Njeka, Partner Manager, made up the AWS delegation. For the director of FuturAfric IA, the most notable activities of this prospecting were the meetings with ministries which already consume AWS cloud solutions.

“ These exchanges made it possible to understand their challenges and share experiences. These discussions were very valuable for the development and built confidence in the use of cloud technologies », Supports the Ivorian entrepreneur who is particularly delighted with the impact of this visit in terms of credibility.

This mission ” was a positive and enriching experience, allowing us to explore the opportunities offered by cloud computing technologies », continues Isaac B. He further emphasizes, “ acquiring a new vision » of the market and the establishment of “ valuable contacts » in the field of cloud computing.