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Strategic Partnerships Between International Cloud and Local ICT Providers Increases, BFSI Offers Highest Growth Potential in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria
09-May-2016
Africa
Market Research
9AC2-00-1F-00-00
IT3036-AF-MR_18440
This research service provides an analysis of the cloud services market across Africa. The market trends in the key African markets of South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are analyzed and compared with global trends. This research service includes company profiles of leading cloud providers in the 3 countries and the strategies they employ. This research service highlights the role played by key international cloud providers. Other areas of focus include commercial data centre infrastructure development and ICT development driven by leading telecommunications providers. In addition, strategic insights on growth opportunities for cloud services in the top 5 sectors as well as in the overall cloud services market are provided, concluding with a brief look into the future of the cloud services market.
Executive Summary
Key Market Highlights
Research Scope
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Definitions (continued)
Characteristics of the Cloud
Cloud Service Models
Hot Spots and Emerging Geographies
Cloud Computing Trends—Global versus Africa
Cloud Deployment Model Roadmap in Africa
Cloud Technology Adoption by Service Segment in Africa
Cloud Services Market Development
Growth Opportunities in the Top 5 Sectors
Cloud Readiness Index
Key Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Key Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Cloud Services Market Development in South Africa
Leading South African Cloud Providers—BCX
Leading South African Cloud Providers—T-Systems
Leading South African Cloud Providers—Vodacom Business
Cloud Services Market Development in Kenya
Leading Kenyan Cloud Providers—SST
Leading Kenyan Cloud Providers—Angani
Cloud Services Market Development in Nigeria
Leading Nigerian Cloud Providers—MTN Business
Leading Nigerian Cloud Providers—Dimension Data
Evolution of Commercial Data Centre Infrastructure
Commercial Data Centre Infrastructure Development
The Role of International Cloud Providers
International Cloud Providers versus Local Cloud Providers
International Cloud Providers on the Continent
International Cloud Providers on the Continent (continued)
Why Are African Telecommunications Providers in the Cloud Space?
Telecommunications Providers’ Transformation Journey
Looks Who’s in the Cloud—Telecommunications Providers Are on the Rise
Growth Opportunities in the Cloud Services Market
Growth Opportunities in the Cloud Services Market (continued)
Growth Opportunities in the Cloud Services Market (continued)
Growth Opportunities in the Cloud Services Market (continued)
The Last Word—4 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
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| Author | Deepti Dhinakaran |
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