Nairobi, Kenya October 28- IT firm Ostatech Limited has signed a partnership with global satellite telecommunications provider IEC Telecom Group which is aimed at providing comprehensive connectivity options to businesses in Kenya and East Africa.
Oscar Mwai, Chief Executive Officer, Ostatech Limited said the partnership is aimed at unlocking Africa’s digital transformation through provision of a wide portfolio of satellite Telecommunications solutions that ensure continuity of operations for election infrastructure as well as portability to support military missions.
He said it is additionally aimed at optimizing e-government services and offering reliable backup for the GSM network.
“Our specialized teams offer customization, technical support, and 24/7 consultancy to empower government services across the whole spectrum of operations they handle on a day-to-day basis,” said Mwai.
Alaa Alsadi, Business Development Director – Middle East and Africa, IEC Telecom Group said Satellite connectivity enables educators to teach via videoconferencing and offers children in, otherwise, isolated communities with access to learning materials.
“It allows remote offices or workers even in areas with no GSM coverage with the ability to access employment opportunities as well as the flexibility of continuing operations no matter where they’re located,” he added.
Satellite connectivity, he said, also also allows field missions, mobile telemedicine hubs, real-time consultations, and accurate healthcare records to be available in communities that may be otherwise unreachable. “ shared
Olufunso Somorin, Regional Principal Officer, African Development Bank added that the partnership is key since it creates economic opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurship in Kenya and Africa as a result of investments in innovative infrastructure technologies and satellite communications by these two companies.
“We’re looking forward to more events such as these to keep the momentum for economic growth up with increased collaborations between the government and business community,” he added.
